Olivier CHAVRIER

Olivier Chavrier has nearly 40 years of experience in the electronics and digital industries, with particular expertise in semiconductors, electronic systems, IoT and sensors, hardware security, smart cards, biometrics and cybersecurity.

From 2009 to 2026, he held successive positions as Deputy Director and Director of Aktantis (formerly Pole de compétitivité SCS), where he supported the development of regional innovation ecosystems in semiconductors, IoT, cybersecurity and AI. His responsibilities included the coordination of collaborative R&D projects, support to innovative companies and access to French and European public innovation funding.

Previously, Olivier was Corporate Ventures Director at Gemalto (2007–2008), leading internal innovation, technology incubation and investments in emerging companies.

From 1997 to 2006, he held several senior management positions at Gemplus in the Identity & Security business, developing secure identification solutions, smart-card technologies and government identity documents, including electronic passports. He notably managed a worldwide business unit generating €130 million in annual revenues.

He began his career at France Télécom Mobiles, NEC Electronics and Hewlett-Packard, gaining experience in electronic systems, semiconductors and electronic components.

Olivier holds an Engineering degree in Electronics from CPE Lyon and an MBA from EM Lyon.