Olivier Hiers

Olivier Hiers has an extensive work experience in various leadership roles and industries. Olivier currently serves as the VP of Digital Strategy at URUS Group since April 2023. Prior to this, they worked at ABS Global as the Global Marketing and Strategic Director, Acting CMO from May 2018 to September 2022, and as a Sr Marketing Specialist - Business Development from June 2015 to May 2018. Olivier also served as a Board Member - Marketing Chair at Madison International Trade Association from December 2018 to January 2022. Before that, they held the position of Chief Operating Officer - COO at Quarra Stone Company, LLC from November 2014 to June 2015. Olivier has also served as a member of the Board of Director at World Dairy Expo from February 2013 to February 2015. Their earlier roles include being the VP of Marketing at BouMatic from April 2012 to November 2014, Marketing Director, Europe - Management Committee Chair at BouMatic from October 2009 to April 2012, and Product Management Team Leader at ScanSource from September 2007 to October 2009. Olivier has also worked as a Product Manager - Business Development at Simonis Group from January 2003 to September 2007, Technical Sales Specialist at Ecologic from July 2001 to April 2003, and Water and Hydraulic engineer at Cusichaca Trust from June 1999 to September 2000.

Olivier Hiers pursued their education with diligence and achieved notable qualifications. In 2003, they attended AWEX in Brussels, Belgium, where they completed a Government Sponsored MBA program. During this period, they focused on Business Development and export.

Prior to that, from 1997 to 2001, Olivier studied at Cranfield University. There, they earned a BENG degree in Civil - Environment Engineer Land/Water. This program equipped him with the necessary knowledge and skills in this field.

In addition to their formal education, Olivier Hiers undertook professional development through acquiring certifications. In March 2021, they obtained Agile Marketing Foundations certification from LinkedIn. Their dedication to expanding their skill set was further evident when they also completed The Data Science of Marketing certification from LinkedIn during the same time period.

Overall, Olivier Hiers has successfully pursued a diverse range of educational opportunities, allowing him to develop expertise in various domains.