Olivier Glauser

President of the Board of Directors | Fondation en faveur de l’Art Chorégraphique

Olivier Glauser brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having previously worked as a Venture Capital investor and entrepreneur in media, internet, and consumer brands. He currently serves as the Chairman of Cellap Laboratoire SA, a Swiss expert in phyto-cellular skincare. He was also the co-founder of China’s leading sports management and media company, where he played a key role in various significant agreements, including the 12-year partnership between the International Olympic Committee and Alibaba Group, and between Ant Group and UEFA. Previously, he managed the venture capital fund of the Walt Disney Company, investing in leading digital media companies in China.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Glauser led the international Venture Capital group of QUALCOMM Incorporated, where he invested in some of the leading mobile technologies and applications. He started his career as an engineer in California and authored several patents in wireless communication. He has also been actively involved in Sino-Swiss relations, having served on the board of the Swiss Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Glauser holds a Master of Science Degree from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) and an MBA from Harvard Business School.