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Olivier HarfoucheOH

Olivier Harfouche

Project Director Strategy, Structuring & Operation

€900/day
Paris, FR
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Olivier

I’m a Project Director, specialized in strategy, structuring, and execution of high-impact projects in France and internationally.

My background spans major corporations (Paris 2024, Coca-Cola, Nike) and impact-driven entrepreneurship (Etendart, Céfran, Sosso), with a proven ability to align stakeholders, define a clear vision, and deliver measurable results.

What I do:

✅ Project & Operations Management – Leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives involving both public and private sectors, across multiple teams.

✅ Business Structuring & Development – Building teams, operating models, financial frameworks, and driving growth.

✅ Financial Analysis & P&L Ownership – Strategic reporting, business planning, RFPs, and performance tracking.

✅ Negotiation & Partnerships – Working with corporates, local authorities, sponsors, and private sector partners.

✅ Entrepreneurial Execution – Driving agile, hands-on implementation with a strong focus on outcomes.
  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

Can work on-site
Paris (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Paris 2024 - Comité d'organisation des Jeux Olympiques et Paralympiques de 2024
    Head of Fan Zones Program - largest celebration program in Olympic and Paralympic history
    May 2022 - Today (4 years and 1 month)
    Paris, France

    • Defined the national strategy for Fan Zones, in coordination with the executive team, the IOC, national broadcasters (France TV, Discovery), and government authorities.
    • Drafted the official 70-page program specification, co-written with all Paris 2024 departments.
    • Mobilized and supported 200 local authorities, with biweekly coaching, expert-led workshops, and dedicated support for 20 flagship projects (Paris, Marseille, Seine-Saint-Denis…).
    • Led a core team of 3 people, expanded to 10 during the Games.
    • Delivered the largest celebration program in Olympic history: 200 open sites, 8M+ visitors, with a budget ten times lower than Euro 2016.
    • Achieved 92% satisfaction rate among participating local authorities.
  • Etendart
    Co-founder and Project Director
    December 2018 - August 2021 (2 years and 8 months)
    Paris Metropolitan Area, France

    • Designed and led a sport-based social inclusion program deployed in France and internationally (Brazil, USA, Serbia…).
    • Renovated and decorated 20+ sports infrastructures in underserved neighborhoods, in partnership with Lacoste, Nike, Caisse d'Épargne, LIDL, and others.
    • Created and developed an educational academy (academic support, sports, and culture) that supported 800+ youths across 5 territories.
    • Structured a 10-person project team and built a multi-country operational partner network.
    • Produced inspirational content to showcase projects, engage stakeholders, and attract new partnerships.
  • CEFRAN,
    Co-founder & Director of Strategy & Business Development
    January 2020 - Today (6 years and 5 months)
    Paris, France

    • Launched a premium menswear brand, 100% made in France, promoting traditional French craftsmanship.
    • Defined the commercial strategy, managed the P&L, and oversaw distribution and international growth.
    • Implemented a post-crisis quality control process with the factory after its liquidation and successful recovery.
    • Developed a network of specialized retail boutiques and international resellers (including in Asia).

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Education

  • Master of Management
    ESCP EUROPE
    2013
    Master in Management
  • Preparatory classes
    NOTRE DAME DU GRANDCHAMP
    2009
    Preparatory classes

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