François Houllier
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, IFREMER · France
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.
French biologist and research administrator who has served as President and CEO of IFREMER since September 2018. Graduate of École Polytechnique and AgroParisTech with a doctorate in forest biometrics; previously served as CEO of INRA (2012-2016) and President of Université Sorbonne Paris Cité (2017-2018).
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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François Houllier: FAQ
- Who is François Houllier?
- François Houllier is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IFREMER, based in France.
- 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.