About Gervais Martel
Born 1954. Gervais Martel is a French businessperson.
Gervais Martel (born 20 November 1954 in Oignies) is a French businessman who served as the president of French football club Lens from 1988 to 2012 and 2013 to 2017. Under his leadership, Lens won their first ever Division 1 title in the 1997–98 season, and won their first ever Coupe de la Ligue title the following year.
Martel is also a vice-president of the French Football Federation and serves on the federation's Federal Council.
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Who is Gervais Martel?
French businessman
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Gervais Martel was born on 20 November 1954 in Oignies.
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Gervais Martel is a businessperson.
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Gervais Martel is French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gervais Martel. https://biography.guide/gervais-martel/
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