Sophie Kopaczynski, former CEO of The Copyrights Group, joins Le Petit Prince (LPP Groupe) as Chief Executive Officer, as part of an alliance between the Antoine de Saint Exupéry Estate and Inspiring Sport Capital (ISC), a French investment firm specializing in sports and entertainment. This appointment marks a new milestone in the international growth of Le Petit Prince, ahead of its 80th anniversary.
Working alongside Olivier d’Agay, President, and Thomas Rivière, Brand Director, Sophie Kopaczynski will lead the transformation of Le Petit Prince from a heritage property into a structured global franchise, uniting content, experiences, and innovation. Her goal is to build on the strong foundation already in place and position Le Petit Prince as a sustainable, creative, and responsible cultural reference for generations to come.
With over 20 years of experience in the cultural and media industries, Sophie Kopaczynski has held senior roles at Canal+ Group, Studiocanal, and Vivendi, where she led The Copyrights Group and helped turn Paddington into a global franchise.
Through her consulting firm SK Consulting (2023–2025), she has advised companies and institutions on communication, marketing, licensing, and transformation strategies.
Sophie Kopaczynski:
« Le Petit Prince embodies a humanist ideal based on the link between human beings, responsibility towards the planet, and the power of imagination, inviting everyone to look at the world with curiosity and kindness. lt is therefore a great honor to join LPP Groupe alongside Antoine de Saint Exupéry’s family to amplify the tremendous work accomplished around the IP and ta make it shine together even more throughout the world, to inspire future generations. »
Olivier d’Agay:
« Our world needs more than ever the messages of Le Petit Prince, his emotional magic, his poetry. For 30 years, our family has worked tirelessly to bring together the community of Antoine de Saint Exupéry fans and to keep alive the humanist flame lit by his unique work and his legendary life. Thanks to the contribution of new partners, we will be able to spread the IExuperian messages even higher and further and share them with the new generations. »
About Inspiring Sport Capital
Based in Paris, Inspiring Sport Capital (ISC) is an investment company dedicated to the sports and entertainment industries. Founded by Laurent Damiani and Lucien Boyer, ISC invests in high-growth companies alongside private investors and family offices, including the Lemarchand (Nature & Découvertes), Henriot (Cabestan), and Defforey-Crepet (Aquasourça) families.
Lucien Boyer previously collaborated with Sophie Kopaczynski on the global development of Paddington while serving as President of The Copyrights Group and CMO of Vivendi.
