Olivier Boulay
About Olivier Boulay
Olivier Boulay serves as the Director of Mercedes Benz Advanced Design Projects and Portfolio at Daimler AG, a position he has held since 2014. His extensive career includes leadership roles at various automotive companies, including Mitsubishi Motors and PSA Peugeot Citroën, and he has a background in design education from the Royal College of Art.
Current Role at Daimler
Olivier Boulay serves as the Director of Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design Projects and Portfolio at Daimler AG. He has held this position since 2014, contributing to the strategic direction and innovation within the advanced design sector of Mercedes-Benz.
Previous Experience at Daimler AG
Before his current role, Boulay held several positions at Daimler AG. He was the Vice President of the Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design Center in China from 2009 to 2014. He also served as the General Manager of the Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design Center in Japan from 1992 to 1998 and as a Design Manager from 1987 to 1989.
Experience at Mitsubishi Motors
Olivier Boulay worked at Mitsubishi Motors as a Senior Executive Officer and Corporate General Manager of the Product Design Office from 2001 to 2004. His tenure in Tokyo, Japan, focused on overseeing product design initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Boulay earned a Master of Arts degree from the Royal College of Art, where he studied from 1981 to 1982. His educational background supports his extensive career in automotive design, providing a foundation for his roles in various design centers.
Early Career in Design
Olivier Boulay began his career in automotive design at PSA Peugeot Citroën, where he worked as a designer for three months in 1982. He also served as the Exterior Design Team Leader at i.de.a. institute s.r.l from 1982 to 1983, gaining early experience in the field.