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Olivier Ibañez

Director of Communications and Development at the Carmignac Foundation

A former high-level athlete, this Sciences Po graduate changed direction by joining the Jean-Luc Lagardère Foundation, where he developed significant experience in partnerships. As a sponsorship advisor for the Centre des monuments nationaux (CMN), he initiated the "JR au Panthéon" project, as well as the first crowdfunding campaigns in the heritage sector. He then joined the Ministry of Culture on Rue de Valois as Head of Sponsorship and Partnerships, where he helped develop the Pass Culture, promote national programmes (Fête de la Musique, Heritage Days) and organise events combining sport and culture. He then joined the Mobilier National as Director of Communications and Development. In this rapidly changing organisation, he is pursuing an ambitious strategy to promote excellence in the arts and design. In 2021, he joined the Carmignac Foundation. As a project leader, he is involved in the development, design and implementation of strategic and creative initiatives.