Richard Odier

Richard Odier serves as a Lecturer in Finance and Entrepreneurship at business schools, leveraging over two decades of hands-on experience as a serial entrepreneur and corporate executive. His industry background includes founding, managing, and successfully exiting multiple enterprises across technology, retail, and luxury goods sectors.

His academic qualifications:

• MSG, Dauphine, 1991
• DESS in Law and Finance, Dauphine

Mr. Odier's research focuses on the intersection of theoretical finance and real-world business execution, with emphasis on Mergers & Acquisitions, entrepreneurial strategy, and venture capital dynamics. His teaching integrates hard-won lessons from leading corporate transactions including an LBO of a €150M retail network and management of high-stakes business turnarounds. Industry case studies form the core of his pedagogical approach, bridging classroom theory with boardroom reality.

His professional trajectory demonstrates consistent execution across diverse business domains:

• 8-year consultancy career specializing in M&A
• CEO of IT maintenance firm (1998-2000)
• Chairman of Stanford distribution (2000-2007; 180 outlets)
• General Manager of Sud Express (2007-2013)
• Venture capital investments and NGO leadership (2014-present)