Olivier Oullier
About Olivier Oullier
Olivier Oullier is a Professor of Behavioral and Brain Sciences on teaching leave, currently serving as a Young Global Leader at the World Economic Forum since 2011. He has extensive experience in neuroscience, public policy, and neurotechnology, having held various leadership roles in organizations focused on health and behavioral sciences.
Work at Aix-Marseille University
Olivier Oullier serves as a Professor of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at Aix-Marseille University. He has held this position since 2011 while currently on teaching leave. His role involves engaging in academic research and contributing to the educational framework within the field of behavioral and brain sciences.
Current Role at the World Economic Forum
Since 2011, Olivier Oullier has been involved with the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader. His contributions span various initiatives, including founding the Assistive Tech & AI for Inclusion Impact Initiative in 2023. He has also held multiple positions, including Executive Committee Member and Global Head of Strategy for Health & Healthcare Industries.
Education and Expertise
Olivier Oullier earned a Ph.D. in Human Movement Science from the University of the Mediterranean between 1998 and 2001. He also holds a DSc in Psychology from Université de Provence. Currently, he is pursuing executive education in Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School and a post-doctorate in Neuroscience - Functional Neuroimaging at Florida Atlantic University.
Professional Background
Olivier Oullier has held various advisory and leadership roles across multiple organizations. He served as a member of the Board of Advisors at Global Gene Corp and Holmusk from 2017 to 2021. His experience also includes being the President of EMOTIV, where he led significant product releases, and contributing to the scientific board of Hintsa Performance.
Achievements in Health and Technology
During his tenure at EMOTIV, Olivier Oullier led the release of the first brain-sensing earbuds, MN8, and launched a global remote brain data collection platform. He also played a key role in devising the world's largest public-private partnership on Value-Based Healthcare at the World Economic Forum, involving over 60 global health and tech companies.