Key skills and expertise
With 23+ years of international experience, Olivier specialises in the digital economy, private sector mobilisation, tech diplomacy, blended finance, and innovation ecosystems. He designs and leads EU multi-country assignments that connect innovation ecosystems (incubators, accelerators, DIHs, venture networks, MSME finance), digital infrastructures (fibre/5G, data centres, cloud, DPI), and emerging technologies (AI, semiconductors, 6G standards, quantum computing, CBDC/programmable finance). He mobilises the private sector through blended finance and PPPs, and contributes to EU tech diplomacy on AI governance, the data economy, digital sovereignty and the Global Gateway. Experienced in PPP structuring, blended-finance instruments (EFSD+, guarantees, infrastructure funds) and investment-climate reform. Strong background in standardisation, facilitation and negotiation. Track record includes 11 Team Leader missions and 25+ EU-funded assignments delivered under the Knowledge Hub Digital (KHD) as Deputy Team Leader.

Project experience and donor exposure
Extensive work with the European Commission (DG INTPA, DG NEAR, DG CNECT, MENA), AFD/Proparco, GIZ, BMU, Expertise France, DFAT, UNDP, UN agencies and DFIs. As Deputy Team Leader of the €18.6M Knowledge Hub Digital, Olivier has led 25+ assignments across 30+ countries, including the EU–LAC Digital Alliance, AEDIB 2.0, the Digital Leap Fund (DLF), and ecosystem-building programmes (Afric’innov, EtriLabs, SEN). Roles cover strategy design, evaluations, technical assistance and capacity building, producing policy toolkits, investment pipelines and bankable projects aligned with EU priorities.

Sectors and geographic focus
Cross-cutting expertise in innovation ecosystems & entrepreneurship, digital infrastructure & DPI, PPPs and blended finance, private-sector mobilisation & market entry, and tech diplomacy. Applications include e-government, smart cities, skills/VET, and data/AI governance. Geographic coverage includes Africa, Latin America & the Caribbean, Asia, and the EU Neighbourhood. Working languages: French (native), English (C2), Spanish (C1). Country experience includes Senegal, Nigeria, Uganda, Ghana, DRC; Mexico, Central America, Andean region, Chile; China, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, India; Tunisia and Morocco.

Languages and education
French (native), English (C2), Spanish (C1). PhD in International Development (LSE). Executive Education: AI Strategies (Kellogg, 2025), Sustainable Finance (Cambridge, 2024). Postgraduate Diplomas: Digital Business (MIT/Columbia), Innovation & Design Thinking (MIT/Columbia/Dartmouth). MBA (Paris Dauphine), MA Economics & Sociology (University of Chicago), École Normale Supérieure graduate.