Jean-Marc Ollagnier
Jean-Marc Ollagnier | |
|---|---|
| Born | Lyon, France |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Known for | CEO of Accenture Europe; member of Accenture Global Management Committee |
Jean-Marc Ollagnier is a prominent French executive specializing in the energy sector. He currently holds the position of chief executive officer for Accenture across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), and is a member of Accenture's Global Management Committee.
Early life and education
Ollagnier was born in Lyon and completed his studies at Télécom Paris in 1985, focusing on computer science.
Career at Accenture
Beginning his career with Accenture—then known as Arthur Andersen—in 1984 as an intern during his engineering program, Ollagnier initially concentrated on delivering technology solutions tailored for banking and insurance sectors. He achieved partnership status in 1997 and subsequently assumed the role of CEO for France and the Benelux region following Accenture’s separation from Arthur Andersen. He contributed to Accenture’s public offering in 2001 and led the financial services division for France and Benelux starting in 2003.
From 2006 onwards, Ollagnier directed his attention to the "Resources" industry, encompassing energy, chemicals, utilities, and mining. Initially overseeing Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, he advanced to global Managing Director for this sector in 2011 and joined the company’s Management Committee.
His expertise in the energy domain and collaboration with international leaders such as Ban Ki-moon have established him as a proponent of corporate engagement in addressing global warming. He has delivered numerous publications on sustainability and strategies for energy transition at global conferences. Ollagnier encourages European enterprises to embrace the energy transition as a strategic advantage, highlighting electricity’s pivotal role within a diversified energy mix.
CEO of Accenture Europe
After a 36-year tenure with the firm, Ollagnier was named CEO of Accenture Europe in 2020. Under his leadership, the European business generates $15 billion annually—accounting for more than one-third of Accenture’s worldwide revenue—and employs approximately 100,000 professionals. Europe stands as Accenture’s second-largest market following North America. Notably, he is among the rare executives who have progressed from intern to CEO within the same organization.
He has committed to sustaining investment throughout Europe, where Accenture has executed an assertive acquisition approach by purchasing nearly 50 companies since 2015. Advocating for a revitalization of European industry, he aims to broaden consulting offerings to major corporations with an emphasis on business-to-business markets, particularly focusing on Industry 4.0 innovations and artificial intelligence.
In 2023, Ollagnier’s remit expanded to include oversight of all industries and services across Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
Other activities
Jean-Marc Ollagnier co-leads the Global Energy Board alongside Lord John Browne, bringing together top executives from the worldwide energy sector.
He contributes his expertise on energy matters at international platforms such as the United Nations Global Compact, World Business Council for Sustainable Development, World Economic Forum, and Rencontres Economiques d'Aix-en-Provence. He was also scheduled to participate as a speaker at COP26 in 2021.
Personal life
Ollagnier is a father to four children and enjoys cycling as a personal passion.