Anne Gousset

Anne Gousset is currently the Directrice Générale (CEO) of Paris&Co, a position she has held since November 2023.12 Prior to this role, she served as the Directrice Générale Adjointe (Deputy Director General) from May 2019 to November 2023.1

With over 20 years of experience in the innovation and startup ecosystem, Anne Gousset has been instrumental in launching public and private incubation programs.1 Her expertise lies in developing new business models in close cooperation with large companies to improve collaboration between startups and public and private organizations.

Career Highlights

• Current Role: CEO of Paris&Co (since November 2023)
• Previous Positions at Paris&Co:
  • Deputy Director General (May 2019 - November 2023)
  • Director of Incubation (January 2011 - May 2019)

Achievements

• Helped develop incubation programs that have supported over 1,300 startup companies, including successful ones like Voodoo, Shift Technology, and Shippeo.1
• Managed a team of 100 people operating innovation programs with an annual turnover exceeding 12 million euros.1
• Established partnerships with over 100 corporate partners, including Carrefour, AG2R La Mondiale, and FDJ.1

Education

• University of Leicester: Economy, Finance (1997)
• Université Toulouse 1 Capitole: DESS, Ingénierie financière (1992 - 1998)

Anne Gousset is known for her expertise in incubator and accelerator models, startup ecosystems, open innovation, and public-private partnerships.1 She is also a member of the Paris&Co Board of Directors and frequently serves as a jury member in Parisian startup ecosystem events.1