Etienne Aboulker

Background & Expertise

After graduating of HEC Paris and École Centrale Paris (Applied Mathematics), he begins his career in equity derivatives trading and risk management for major financial institutions.

In 2013, he founded IVIDATA with the ambition to cover the entire Big Data value chain — from strategy to technical implementation, including data science, data privacy, and more.

Under his leadership, IVIDATA has achieved remarkable growth, averaging +82% annual growth since inception, and serving over 100 major clients such as Danone, Sanofi, La Poste, and Société Générale.

In 2019, the company completed an LBO, while maintaining strong involvement from its founders.

IVIDATA has also been recognized for its strong internal culture and talent development, earning multiple Great Place to Work awards and successfully recruiting over 450 experts in data and innovation.

Vision & Impact

Etienne positions himself as a bridge builder between strategic vision and execution, aligning business objectives with innovative financial solutions.

Key Traits & Values

Multidisciplinary skills: from financial markets to data science and digital strategy, Etienne navigates seamlessly between technical domains and business challenges.

Entrepreneurial leadership: a repeat founder, he has built and scaled sustainable companies in highly demanding sectors.

Client-centric excellence: working with top-tier global clients requires — and drives — his uncompromising commitment to quality.