Marc Prieur

About Marc Prieur

Marc Prieur held a distinctive place in the history of French digital media and in the evolution of Groupe LDLC. He founded HardWare.fr in May 1997, while still a high school student, and very early on demonstrated an unusual ability to identify emerging online behaviors and build a trusted audience around PC hardware and technology news. HardWare.fr quickly became a benchmark for enthusiasts and professionals alike, thanks to its highly technical, independent, and demanding editorial approach. In June 2000, Marc Prieur sold HardWare.fr to Groupe LDLC to secure the project’s long-term continuity and growth. He then joined LDLC’s Management Board, where he contributed for many years to the group’s strategy, technical credibility, and product culture. His path is unusual: he moved from being a specialist media founder to becoming an executive within one of France’s leading IT and high-tech retail groups. At LDLC, Marc Prieur was closely associated with deep expertise in digital ecosystems, PC hardware, and tech-savvy communities. His field knowledge, shaped by years of running a specialist media outlet, was a key asset in supporting the group’s growth, its positioning in highly competitive markets, and its ability to communicate with informed and demanding customers. He also embodied a standard of technical and editorial rigor that became part of LDLC’s identity and trust equation. Groupe LDLC announced his death in February 2026, paying tribute to a pioneer of the French digital sector. His professional legacy rests on three core elements: early digital entrepreneurship, recognized technical expertise, and a lasting contribution to the governance of a listed company that became a reference point in French high-tech retail.