Stéphane Courbit is a French businessman, the self-made billionaire Founder and CEO of Banijay Group (media production) and Lov Group (diversified investments). His career is rooted in media, entertainment, and strategic corporate M&A.

Courbit's philosophical approach centers on scale, brand acquisition, and long-term commitment to content creation and luxury hospitality. He pioneered the reality TV production model in France and later diversified aggressively into gambling, energy, and hotels.

• Banijay Group (Chairman & Major Shareholder): The core private asset, a global leader in television content production and distribution (known for Survivor, Big Brother, and MasterChef formats).
• Lov Group (Founder & Executive): His private holding company with interests in luxury hotels, gambling (Betclic), and energy.
• Media Pioneer: His success is built on scale acquisition and dominating the global market for TV production and format licensing.
• Investment Strategy: His philosophy is rooted in long-term investment in IP and content libraries and leveraging aggressive M&A to consolidate fragmented sectors.

Stéphane Courbit's strategic genius was his commitment to controlling media IP. He founded Banijay Group in 2008, successfully building it into the world's largest independent content producer through a continuous series of major acquisitions (including Endemol Shine Group in 2020). His structural contribution is immense: pioneering the scale consolidation of the fragmented global TV production market.

He expanded aggressively into luxury hospitality (acquiring prestigious hotels) and online gambling (Betclic) through his Lov Group holding company. His wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, stable profitability of the global media, entertainment, and luxury hospitality sectors.

Stéphane Courbit's social impact stems from Banijay Group's role in providing essential entertainment and cultural content globally, supporting thousands of creative and production jobs. His Lov Group investments in luxury hospitality contribute to the tourism sector. His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives.

His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives.

Stéphane Courbit maintains the professional, composed style of a corporate executive. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects serious authority and stability, typical of a leader in the global media sector.

Residing in Paris, France, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion euro fortune. His life is dedicated to investment strategy, media consolidation, and strategic acquisition.