Michel Ohayon’s empire is crumbling

Tuesday February 28, in Rennes (Ille-et-Vilaine) a campus has been deserted since September. In Aix-en-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône), no one either, a school has just closed down in the middle of the school year. These institutions specializing in digital and tourism are part of the Campus Academy, a non-contract private higher education network launched in 2019 by Michel Ohayon. According to information from France 3, the teachers would no longer be paid. Of six schools, two have closed and a third is said to be in difficulty.

11,000 employees

Michel Ohayon’s empire has been crumbling for a year, notably with the bankruptcy of Camaïeu. A trade unionist laments: “He piled up a lot of debt without saying anything. He borrowed galore and he found himself unable to repay his debts.” Contacted by France 3 Aquitaine, Michel Ohayon did not wish to comment. 11,000 employees work in the Bordeaux businessman’s group, the CGT is asking for a parliamentary inquiry into its activities.