Olivier Lippens

Olivier Lippens was a rising professional in the venture capital and consulting sectors, demonstrated by his role as an Investment Manager at Fortino Capital and his prior experience as a consultant in the Private Equity group at Bain & Company. He also contributed to the tech ecosystem by co-founding an AI startup through Entrepreneur First. manda+1

Academically accomplished, Olivier held multiple engineering degrees from prestigious institutions. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Materials Engineering, and two Master of Engineering Science degrees (Civil Engineering: Logistics and Traffic, and Water Resource Engineering - IUPWARE program) from KU Leuven, graduating Cum Laude and Magna Cum Laude, respectively. He also pursued studies at The University of Queensland and MINES ParisTech. slag-valorisation-symposium

Beyond his corporate and academic pursuits, Olivier demonstrated a commitment to social impact through his work with the United Nations and the Red Cross, including field experience in Burundi and Mozambique. He also served as the former President of Academics for Development (AFD) Leuven and worked with I2Impact. manda+2

Olivier was characterized by an adventurous and energetic spirit, evident in his passion for sports, including his participation in Ironman 70.3 triathlons and trail running events. He also loved to travel, experiencing diverse cultures and broadening his horizons. fortinocapital+2