Gauthier Ismail

Gauthier Ismail possesses extensive experience in leadership roles within the seafood and entrepreneurial sectors. Since 2005, Gauthier has served as Président du conseil d’administration and Président du directoire at R&O Seafood Gastronomy, the leading operator in the French seafood market. Additionally, Gauthier leads OSO, a production hub in Madagascar focused on sustainable seafood practices, while also being the founder of Origins, an initiative promoting investment in East Africa. Previous roles include serving as a member of the Comité de Surveillance at Speedy France and as Group Financial Controller at Groupe SOCOTA. Gauthier began a career in consulting with PwC in crisis management. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Finance from emlyon business school and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne, complemented by a pilot license from American Flyers.