He started his tenure with defeat against Dunfermline Athletic, and he ended it with a 1-1 draw with the same team on a grey day in mid-February 2002.
Today is the 19th anniversary of that encounter, and we've taken a look at the 14 players the Frenchman picked in his final match in charge of the Capital club.
5. Ian Murray
Boyhood Hibs fan made his debut in January 2000, eventually leaving in 2005 to join Rangers. After a season at Norwich he returned to Easter Road, playing 130 times. Had trials with Tampa Bay Rowdies, Dunfermline, and Brechin before entering management with Dumbarton. Had brief spell as St Mirren boss before stint in Norway, and is currently Airdrie manager Photo: SNS Group
6. Ulises de la Cruz
Ecuadorian internationalist left Hibs after one season and played for Aston Villa, Reading, and Birmingham before returning to his homeland with LDU Quito. Retired in 2012 and has been a Member of Ecuador's National Assembly for the Carchi Province for the social democratic PAIS Alliance Movement Photo: SNS Group
7. Alen Orman
Austrian defender played more than 80 times for Hibs in a four-year spell after stints at Admira Wacker and Royal Antwerp. Moved onto FC Thun, Dynamo Dresden, and SCR Altach and is still playing and coaching at the age of 42 after bouncing around Austrian lower-league football. Currently in his second spell with SC Großkrut. Photo: SNS Group
8. Frederic Arpinon
Classy French midfielder spent two years with Hibs before winding down his career with hometown side Nimes. Moved into management with ES Pays d'Uzès and Istres before joining AS Beziers as Sporting Director. Currently Head of Youth Scouting at another former club, Metz Photo: SNS Group