David Hourtolou
About David Hourtolou
David Hourtolou is the Vice President and Regional Sales Manager at FM Global, with over 19 years of experience in the Paris Operation. He has a background in civil engineering and risk management, having previously worked at INERIS and TOTAL.
Current Role at FM Global
David Hourtolou serves as Vice President, Regional Sales Manager at FM Global in Paris Operation. He has been with the company since October 2004. His role involves overseeing regional sales operations, leveraging his experience to enhance business growth and client relationships. He brings nearly two decades of expertise in risk management to this position.
Experience at INERIS
Before joining FM Global, David Hourtolou worked at INERIS as the Responsable du programme de recherche européen ARAMIS. He held this position from 1998 to 2004 in Verneuil-En-Halatte. His responsibilities included managing European research programs focusing on risk management and ensuring effective project execution over his six-year tenure.
Role at TOTAL
David Hourtolou began his professional career at TOTAL as an Adjoint Géophysicien, working from 1996 to 1998 in Aberdeen, Royaume-Uni. His role involved assisting in geophysical operations, contributing to the exploration and production activities of the company. This position allowed him to gain valuable early experience in the oil and gas sector.
Education and Qualifications
David Hourtolou holds an Ingénieur Civil des Mines degree from Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Nancy, where he studied Génie civil, mine et gestion des risques industriels from 1993 to 1996. Prior to that, he completed Classes Préparatoires Grandes Ecoles at Lycée Louis Barthou in Pau from 1991 to 1993. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in civil engineering and industrial risk management.
Expertise in Risk Management
David Hourtolou has a profound interest in the intersection of logical methodologies and human judgment within risk management. He views risk management as a discipline that marries art and science, focusing on the globalized economy's context. His passion for sharing knowledge and insights about risk management is evident through his professional pursuits and dedication to the field.