Katia Sanerot is the General Manager of Louie Media, France’s most awarded and leading independent podcast studio, acclaimed for its narrative storytelling and socially engaged content. She joined the studio’s founders in 2020 to help scale its editorial ambition and business strategy. Under her leadership, Louie Media has established itself as a market leader, forging ambitious collaborations with major media players and brands.

In 2024, Katia was elected President of the PIA, the French union of professional podcast producers, where she advocates for the development and recognition of the podcast industry. She also serves as Vice President of Le Geste, co-leading its Digital Audio Committee, and chairs the ACPM’s Podcast Publishers Committee, working to strengthen audience certification for publishers. Previously, Katia held senior roles as Publisher at Madame Figaro and Le Figaro, bridging traditional and digital media with innovative leadership.