Director for Mobilization, Movement and Partnerships, ICRC
Before joining the ICRC in 2022, Mr Olivier Ray was the Senior Adviser for Global Affairs to French President, leading on multilateral issues (UN, G7 & G20), global health and environment, humanitarian, development and human rights. He has worked for the French Ministries of Foreign Affairs (policy planning and foresight division) and Health & Social affairs (diplomatic advisor to the Minister). He held various positions at the French Development Agency, including head of the crisis prevention and post conflict recovery unit, director for Lebanon and Syria and Regional director for the Middle East.
Mr Ray holds an MA in International Relations from Columbia University, an MA in Public affairs from Sciences-Po, and a BSc in International Relations from the LSE. He is the co-author of many articles on international development.