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Olivier Charnoz

Deputy team leader of the Knowledge Hub Digital

European Commission

Private Sector & Development author

Olivier Charnoz currently serves as Deputy team leader of the Knowledge Hub Digital at the European Commission, where he advises on EU digital initiatives across the Global South. His work spans digital infrastructure, innovation and startups, artificial intelligence, private sector engagement, investor mobilisation, and more. He has previously worked with various donors, including German, Australian, and French cooperation agencies. He spent 12 years at the French Development Agency Group and holds a Ph.D. from the London School of Economics.

European Commission

The European Commission is the EU’s main executive body. It proposes legislation, upholds EU treaties and ensures Member States apply EU law and policies. The Commission manages the EU's budget and negotiates international agreements on behalf of the EU.