Olivier Knapp
About Olivier Knapp
Olivier Knapp serves as the Managing Partner and Country Head for Belgium at Spencer Stuart, where he specializes in recruiting senior-level executives. He has a diverse educational background and extensive experience in consulting and finance across various European cities.
Current Role at Spencer Stuart
Olivier Knapp serves as the Managing Partner and Country Head for Belgium at Spencer Stuart. He has held this position since 2014, contributing to the firm's operations in the Brussels Area. In this role, he specializes in recruiting senior-level executives for clients across Europe, focusing on high-level positions such as CEOs, Operating Partners, CFOs, and Chief Transformation Officers. His extensive experience in executive assessment allows him to effectively identify and evaluate top talent for various industries.
Previous Experience at The Boston Consulting Group
Prior to his current role, Olivier Knapp worked as a Consultant at The Boston Consulting Group from 2011 to 2014. During his three years with the firm, he operated in multiple cities including London, Paris, Copenhagen, Brussels, and Amsterdam. His experience at BCG provided him with a strong foundation in strategic consulting and executive assessment.
Professional Background in Finance
Olivier Knapp has a background in finance, having worked as an FX Sales-Trader at UBS Investment Bank from 2005 to 2007. His tenure at UBS included positions in both London and Zurich. Following this, he served as a Senior Consultant at Monitor Deloitte from 2007 to 2011, where he worked in various international locations such as London, Paris, Dublin, and New York.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Olivier Knapp's educational background includes a diverse range of studies. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in European Studies from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) from 2001 to 2005. He then pursued a Diplome International in Political Science and Economics at Sciences Po for one year in 2003-2004. He completed his MBA at London Business School from 2010 to 2012 and also studied Business Administration at HKUST Business School as part of an exchange program in 2012. Additionally, he obtained the European Baccalaureat from Schola Europae Brussels.
Specialization in Executive Recruitment
Olivier Knapp specializes in the recruitment of senior-level executives, focusing on high-impact roles across various industries in Europe. He is a member of Spencer Stuart's Private Equity, Financial Officer, and Services practices, which allows him to leverage his extensive experience in assessing executives to meet client needs effectively.