Nico Durand

Nico Durand is a lecturer in Digital Analytics and Measurement at Georgetown University's School of Continuing Studies, a position he has held since January 2017. He is originally from Geneva, Switzerland, and has a diverse professional background that includes roles as an IT engineer, project manager, and entrepreneur. His previous experience includes serving as a Senior Digital Analytics Consultant at the World Bank, where he led the Digital Analytics learning program and focused on improving digital communication strategies through data analysis.

Durand holds an MBA from Georgetown University, where he developed strong analytical and quantitative skills. His teaching focuses on equipping students with the tools to effectively utilize digital analytics, including Google Analytics 4 and data visualization techniques. He has been recognized for his teaching excellence, receiving the Outstanding Faculty Tropaia Award from Georgetown University in May 2023.

In addition to his academic work, Durand has entrepreneurial experience, having developed a food-finding app and led technology initiatives in non-profit organizations aimed at improving community health outcomes. He is multilingual, speaking French, English, German, and Spanish, and has traveled extensively across over 60 countries.1