Francois Odouard
About Francois Odouard
Francois Odouard serves as the General Manager for U.S. operations at BluWave-ai, where he focuses on optimizing renewable energy and storage resources. He has extensive experience in analytics, data, and financial services, having held senior roles at Morgan Stanley, Citi, and Ameriprise Financial Services.
Work at BluWave-ai
Francois Odouard has served as the General Manager U.S. at BluWave-ai since 2019. In this role, he focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence to optimize renewable energy and storage resources for power distribution grids. His responsibilities include overseeing operations and ensuring the effective implementation of strategies that enhance efficiency in the energy sector. His leadership aims to drive innovation and improve the integration of AI technologies within the company's offerings.
Education and Expertise
Francois Odouard studied at the Department of Sociology at the London School of Economics (LSE) and holds a Master of Science in Economics. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his analytical skills and understanding of economic principles. He specializes in continuously improving and optimizing processes, costs, and resources, which supports his operational focus in various roles throughout his career.
Background
Francois Odouard has a diverse professional background, having worked in various leadership roles across multiple financial institutions. He began his career at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. as General Manager of Retail Brokerage from 1998 to 2004. He then served as Director at Citi for the Citigold division from 2004 to 2006. Following that, he worked at IBM as a Consultant in the Financial Services Industry from 2010 to 2014, before joining Morgan Stanley as Executive Director of Analytics and Data from 2014 to 2019.
Achievements
Francois Odouard has a proven track record in leading businesses through transformational plans. He is skilled in assembling cross-functional teams for execution, which has been a significant aspect of his roles in various organizations. His experience in analytics and data management at Morgan Stanley and his operational expertise have contributed to his ability to drive efficiency and innovation in the companies he has worked for.