Olivier Longué
MADRID
Summary
Visionary leader with a proven track record as CEO of Action against Hunger, driving innovative strategies that secured €230 million in funding and impacted 12 million lives. Expertise in digital transformation and high-level advocacy, combined with exceptional talent development skills, fosters organizational agility and operational excellence in challenging environments. Demonstrated adaptive, resilient, and stress management skills.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
Action against Hunger
01.1995 - 02.2025
- Founded the organization in 1995. It employs 2,400 professionals working on more than 400 programmes, with an annual budget of €230 million in 2024, reaching 12 million vulnerable people in over 50 countries.
- Set the direction of the organisation and developed strategies and tactics to achieve the mission. Promoted a highly innovative model based on technical expertise for programs in agriculture, nutrition, water, sanitation, and humanitarian protection. Developed plans to ensure growth and development in highly risk-exposed contexts.
- Managed national and international relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, donors, sponsors, partners, and community leaders.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, evaluated, coached and managed staff to ensure successful achievement of objectives.
- Secured funding from public and private sources through grant writing and other fundraising activities.
- Directed and developed sales and marketing strategy to achieve private fundraising goals. Analysed market trends to identify new growth opportunities. Coached, developed, and motivated the team to achieve revenue targets.
- Led the disruptive process of digital transformation since 2008 for the organisation to reinvent itself, combining field presence with efficiency, analytical capacity, business and AI to create a unique knowledge against hunger.
- Published books, articles, and reviews on international humanitarian affairs.
Board Member
Asociación Española de Fundaciones (National Board of Spanish Foundations)
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Elected at the Board of the Spanish Foundations Association as expert on Transparency and Accountability.
- Developped and enforced organizational bylaws, rules and policies.
- Contributed to the development of a long-term vision and strategic plan, positioning the organization for future success.
Board Member
Coordinadora de ONG de Desarrollo (National Board of international Development NGOs)
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Elected at the Board of the Spanish Development NGO platform.
- Oversaw strategic planning and implementation to ensure organizational goals were met.
- Advocated for the organization's interests in public forums and with external entities to strengthen its influence and effectiveness. Promote mission, vision, values, services, and brand image.
- Identified areas of improvement in business operations and provided solutions to maximize efficiency.
- Facilitated communication between board members during decision-making processes.
Regional Director
Action contre la Faim
Kigali
04.1994 - 12.1994
- Build a regional strategy for operations in Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Congo, Uganda, and Kenya. Managed regional staff, including hiring, training, performance reviews and disciplinary actions.
- Created policies and procedures related to safety, security, personnel management and other topics.
- Communicated regularly with stakeholders regarding changes in business strategy or operations plans.
- Identified potential risks associated with regional operations activities and developed mitigation plans.Supervised financial and budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
Regional Director
Action contre la Faim
Sarajevo
03.1993 - 03.1994
- Build a regional strategy for operations in Bosnia, Croatia and Serbia. Managed regional staff, including hiring, training, performance reviews and disciplinary actions.
- Created policies and procedures related to safety, security, personnel management and other topics.
- Identified potential risks associated with regional operations activities and developed mitigation plans.Supervised financial and budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
Country Director
Action contre la Faim
Khartoum
06.1991 - 02.1993
- Build a regional strategy for operations in Northern and Southern Sudan. Managed national and international staff, including training, performance reviews and disciplinary actions.
- Created policies and procedures related to safety, security, personnel management and other topics.
- Communicated regularly with stakeholders regarding changes in business strategy or operations plans.
- Identified potential risks associated with regional operations activities and developed mitigation plans.Supervised financial and budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
Communication Officer
United Nations
New York
01.1987 - 12.1988
- Assisted in the planning of events such as conferences, seminars and workshops.
- Maintained professionality and efficiency while working closely with leadership.
- Prepared press releases, media statements, fact sheets, briefing notes and other communication materials.
Cooperation Mission Deputy Head
French Ministry of Cooperation
Bissau
09.1987 - 11.1988
- Assisted the Country Head of Mission in implementing economic development and cultural cooperation programs within the country.
- Supervised and implemented the transitional program to support the country's transformation to a market economy.
Education
Prepa ENA - Political Science And Government
Science PO
Paris10-1986
Master of Science - International Relations
Paris I - La Sorbonne
10-1985
Master of Science - Political Science And Government
Institut D’Études Politiques
Toulouse 10-1982
Skills
- Conflict analysis
- Security management
- Resilience management
- High-level advocacy
- Transparency and Accountability
- Organizational agility
- Sustainable business models
- Operational excellence
- Executive presence
- Innovation management
- Digital transformation
- Crisis management
- Strategic visioning
- Effective decision making
- Talent development
- Corporate governance
- Marketing expertise
- Self motivation
- Strategize plans
- Business development
- Management team leadership
- Relationship and team building
- Reliability
- Talent acquisition
- Financial leadership
- Business strategy
- Operations management
- Employee coaching
- Multitasking Abilities
- Policies and procedures
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Turnaround management
- Visionary leadership
- Decision-making
- Excellent communication
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Planning and coordination
- Organizational skills
- Program oversight
- Articulate communication
- Transformative leadership
- Strategic business planning
- Negotiation tactics
- Budgeting and cost control
- Business consulting
- Portfolio management
- Active listening
- Regulatory compliance
- Contract negotiation
- Develop business structures
- Market research
- Stakeholder engagement
- Marketing and advertising
- Profit and loss management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Business planning
- Problem-solving
- People and culture
- Leadership and people development
- Interpersonal communication
- Relationship building
- Goal setting
- Financial management
- Written communication
- Capital fundraising
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Inspirational leadership
- Global perspective
Affiliations
- Spanish Development NGO platform, Board Member, 01/01/10, 01/01/16
- Spanish Foundations Association, Board Member, 01/01/17, Present
Publications
Numerous articles and books, Analysis and policies related to hunger, violence, and their impact on vulnerable groups.
Languages
French
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
C2
Italian
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Board Member
Asociación Española de Fundaciones (National Board of Spanish Foundations)
01.2017 - 12.2020
Board Member
Coordinadora de ONG de Desarrollo (National Board of international Development NGOs)
01.2010 - 01.2016
CEO
Action against Hunger
01.1995 - 02.2025
Regional Director
Action contre la Faim
04.1994 - 12.1994
Regional Director
Action contre la Faim
03.1993 - 03.1994
Country Director
Action contre la Faim
06.1991 - 02.1993
Cooperation Mission Deputy Head
French Ministry of Cooperation
09.1987 - 11.1988
Communication Officer
United Nations
01.1987 - 12.1988
Prepa ENA - Political Science And Government
Science PO
Master of Science - International Relations
Paris I - La Sorbonne
Master of Science - Political Science And Government
Institut D’Études Politiques
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