Gauthier Vasseur

Executive Director - Berkeley Fisher Center CEO and Founder - Data Wise Academy Co-President - Alliance for Inclusive AI
Summary
Gauthier Vasseur is a seasoned trainer, professor, thought leader, and international speaker with a diverse background in various industries.
With over 10 years of experience working with leading universities, professional associations, and Fortune 500 companies, Gauthier excels in empowering teams and students in mastering data and analytics for digital transformation.
His executive track record includes significant roles in well-established enterprises like Google, Oracle, and Hyperion, as well as in emerging companies such as Semarchy, Trufa, and TriNet, where he focused on finance, operations, and marketing to drive growth and transparency.
As a technology evangelist, Gauthier is driven by a passion for innovation and its practical application for customer success, both internal and external.
Beyond his professional ventures, Gauthier is an avid surfer, astronomer, and photographer, constantly seeking to expand his knowledge and push boundaries.
Gauthier's areas of expertise span across education, data and digital transformation, marketing operations, and finance, showcasing a versatile skill set and a strong foundation in management and leadership.
His key personal characteristics include creativity, curiosity, tenacity, strategic thinking, excellent business acumen, collaboration skills, a preference for fast-paced environments, and an executive presence.
Gauthier's educational background encompasses a Master's degree in International Corporate Finance from EDHEC Business School, a Master's degree in Management Control, Accounting, and Financial Management from Nantes University, and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Lycee Carnot.
Throughout his career, Gauthier held various impactful positions such as Executive Director at the Fisher Center for Business Analytics at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, President and Co-founder at inclusiveai, Head Professor in Data and Analytics at Data Wise Academy, and Lead Instructor in Data and Digital Transformation at the Association for Financial Professionals, among others.
His professional journey includes roles like former Vice President of Marketing at Trufa Inc., COO of International Marketing and Sales Operations at Semarchy, VP of Product Management and Marketing at TriNet, Director of Global Performance Management at Google, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Oracle, Director of Product Marketing at Hyperion Solutions, and Finance Controller of Brand & Supply Chain at Remy Cointreau, showcasing his extensive experience across different industries and functions.
Gauthier's contributions also extend to academia, with roles such as Data and Analytics Instructor at Stanford Continuing Studies, Visiting Professor at Kedge Business School, and President of the French Treasurer IT Commission at AFTE, demonstrating his commitment to education and knowledge sharing.
His rich professional background includes experiences as Founder and Principal of gauthiervasseur.com, Advisory Board member at Savitude, Keynote Speaker at Corporate & Event Speaker, and Senior Auditor at Ernst & Young, showcasing a well-rounded career path with significant achievements and contributions to multiple organizations and fields.