Dr. Olivier Naray

Biography

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Dr. Olivier Naray brings over 17 years of international experience. He advises companies, organizations, and individuals in safeguarding and advancing their interests with external stakeholders at the intersection of private business, the public sector, media, research, and civil society. Drawing on his extensive network within Geneva’s diplomatic community and Swiss politics, Olivier has supported clients across diverse sectors, including digitalization, ICT, commodities, public health, and international trade.

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Since 2017, Olivier has served as President of the Public Affairs Committee for Groupement Romand de l’Informatique, the largest ICT professional's interest group in Western Switzerland. In this role, he has represented their interests within the national umbrella association for ICT.From 2010 to 2017, Olivier managed large-scale projects at the International Trade Centre (United Nations / World Trade Organization) under the Netherlands Trust Fund. His work focused on supporting SMEs from emerging markets in Africa and Asia, particularly in ICT, BPO, offshoring, and agribusiness.

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Dr Naray is a reviewer for two scientific business journal's editorial boards (International Trade Journal; International Journal of Diplomacy and Economy). He has published in peer-reviewed journals and books (Emerald Insight; The International Trade Journal; The Hague Journal of Diplomacy). He holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from the University of Neuchâtel (Switzerland), an M.A. in International Affairs from the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna (Austria), and an M.Sc. in Political Sciences from the University of Geneva (Switzerland).

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Teaching

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Dr. Naray is an expert in international business, trade policy, and economic diplomacy. At AUS, he teaches courses in these areas, bringing his extensive real-world experience into the classroom. His research focuses on commercial diplomacy, export promotion, and the role of embassies in facilitating international trade.

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Industry Experience

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Dr. Naray is the founder of O.Naray Strategic Consulting, where he advises clients on strategic external relations. He was previously a Manager at Hendricks & Schwartz. He has extensive experience working as a consultant for international organizations and government agencies, focusing on commercial diplomacy and international trade.

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Education

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• Ph.D. in Business Administration and Management | Swiss UMEF University
• M.A. in Political Science | University of Geneva