ABOUT Etienne Charlier
Etienne is a strategic leader who helps organizations leverage the tools of artificial intelligence to drive business transformation and operational efficiency. He provides strategic guidance to organizations seeking to harness AI for transformative business growth and operational excellence.
Through his platform, DIY AI, Etienne delivers bespoke training and advisory services, equipping enterprises with the knowledge and tools needed to integrate AI seamlessly into their business models. His work combines technical innovation with actionable insights, ensuring AI initiatives deliver measurable value across sectors.
Etienne’s advisory roles span cross-border business development, product management and development as well as M&A, showcasing his ability to drive innovation and growth. With a proven track record of bridging markets between China and Europe, he empowers organizations to navigate international expansion and adapt to the rapidly evolving global technology landscape.
Through his platform, DIY AI, Etienne delivers bespoke training and advisory services, equipping enterprises with the knowledge and tools needed to integrate AI seamlessly into their business models. His work combines technical innovation with actionable insights, ensuring AI initiatives deliver measurable value across sectors.
Etienne’s advisory roles span cross-border business development, product management and development as well as M&A, showcasing his ability to drive innovation and growth. With a proven track record of bridging markets between China and Europe, he empowers organizations to navigate international expansion and adapt to the rapidly evolving global technology landscape.
PAST EXPERIENCE
DIY AI, Founding Member
Riverbanks Investments, Partner
Alcatel, Vice President and General Manager
Riverbanks Investments, Partner
Alcatel, Vice President and General Manager
EDUCATION
MIT Sloan School of Management, MBA
Universite Catholique de Louvain, Master, Electrical Engineering; BA, Philosophy
Universite Catholique de Louvain, Master, Electrical Engineering; BA, Philosophy
ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS
French Tech, Member of Data science group’s steering committee
Benelux Chamber of Commerce in China, Former Member of the Board of Directors
Benelux Chamber of Commerce in China, Former Member of the Board of Directors