معرفی
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)
