François Houllier is the CEO of IFREMER. Houllier is based in France. Houllier was born in 1959 in Paris and educated at École polytechnique and Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage of François Houllier has focused on Ifremer's expanding role in ocean science and conservation initiatives, including leadership in an international deep-ocean exploration coalition and contributions to global climate and ocean governance discussions. The headlines reflect Ifremer's work on marine research priorities, reef conservation, oceanographic fleet modernization, and partnerships with international institutions to address ocean challenges and inform policy decisions.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- February 24, 1959 · Paris
- Citizenship
- France
- Education
- École polytechnique, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, University of Paris-Sud
- Awards
- Knight of the Legion of Honour, Knight of the National Order of Merit
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In the News
10 stories- Ifremer·
Ifremer at the Heart of Mission Neptune: An International Coalition to Explore the Deep Ocean and Inform High Seas Governance
- Ifremer·
COP30: Ten Years After the Paris Agreement, Ifremer Turns Science Into Action
- Ifremer·
Expanding temperate reef knowledge for better conservation
- Ifremer·
20 recommendations for the renewal of the French Oceanographic Fleet
- Ifremer·
From research to action: Global scientific community releases 10 recommendations to guide UN Ocean Conference
- Ifremer·
Catalysing marine science and technology
- Ifremer·
Understanding and predicting the ocean’s evolution between now and 2100
- Ifremer·
The Blue Ocean investment fund
- Ifremer·
Answering society’s questions
- whoi.edu·
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and IFREMER renew their partnership
François Houllier: FAQ
- What company does François Houllier lead?
- François Houllier is CEO of IFREMER.
- Where was François Houllier educated?
- François Houllier studied at École polytechnique, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, University of Paris-Sud.