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Keynote SpeakerOrianne Aymard (Ph.D)

Author, Speaker, and Mountaineer

Orianne Aymard (Ph.D.) is a highly accomplished and multifaceted individual with a diverse career that spans diplomacy, humanitarian work, academia, and adventure. She has made significant contributions in various domains, showcasing her determination, resilience, and passion for making a positive impact on the world. In her professional life, Orianne has... Read More

Biography

Orianne Aymard (Ph.D.) is a highly accomplished and multifaceted individual with a diverse career that spans diplomacy, humanitarian work, academia, and adventure. She has made significant contributions in various domains, showcasing her determination, resilience, and passion for making a positive impact on the world.

In her professional life, Orianne has served as a humanitarian delegate, working primarily with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Her assignments have taken her to some of the world’s most challenging regions, especially in Africa, where she has worked to alleviate the suffering of those affected by armed conflicts. Notably, she also played a crucial role in humanitarian efforts following the devastating earthquake in Haiti.

Furthermore, Orianne’s commitment to international affairs and diplomacy has been instrumental in addressing complex global issues. Her work with the French Ministry for Foreign Affairs focused on areas such as religious tensions, violent extremism, and human rights, where she has made valuable contributions to global discussions on these critical matters.

Orianne holds a Ph.D. (Religious Studies) from the Université of Québec, as well as a MSc (Social Policy) from the London School of Economics (LSE). She was a Visiting Scholar at Columbia University and is the author of “When a Goddess Dies” (Oxford University Press, New York).

She now lives in Chamonix, in the French Alps, and has published in 2022 another book, “Sous l’œil de la Déesse” (“Under the Eye of the Goddess”) with Éditions du Mont-Blanc, which is a story of sheer resilience as she recounts her ascent of Lhotse (8,516m). In 2024, she also published “Au cœur de l’Everest” (“In the Heart of Everest”, English version coming out in 2025) with Éditions Mareuil, which recounts her experience during her ascent of Everest (8,848m), including when she was caught in a serac fall and severely injured. She was also the subject of a documentary film, ‘Everest, the Mother Goddess’ (TV8 Mont-Blanc and Injam Production).

“Orianne is a great keynote speaker. Her story is exceptional and will help you to think out of the box, beyond the traditional business approach. It may help to create high performance teams and to apply a strategy of changes. Her motivation, her resilience, her open minded and her kind attitude made a pleasant moment for all the audience.” David Farissier, EMEA Marketing Manager, GE HealthCare
“A lesson of passion, humility and strength. And most importantly remaining true to yourself in all circumstances. Orianne’s experience is a source of huge inspiration, both personally and professionally. I highly recommend!” Constance Le Bouar-Billot, Strategy and Development Director, EDENRED
“A big THANK YOU to Orianne for the conference she held with the Bosch Marketing teams. An inspiring and exciting exchange on self-improvement and boldness: All is possible!” Véronique WALSPECK, Marketing Director (Western Europe), BOSCH
“We are delighted with our collaboration with Orianne. This is our second collaboration, and the conference is each time adapted to our targets and the context of the event. Thanks again and bravo!” Marie LE CAM, Marketing & Communication Manager, NTT DATA
“Orianne is a captivating speaker, and her story perfectly illustrates the themes of resilience, audacity, and self-transcendence. She was able to keep the participants engaged, and the feedback has been rapturous." Vanessa Nachbaur, Head of Communication at KPMG

Popular Talks by Orianne Aymard (Ph.D)

  • One Story of Resilience & Self-Leadership
    In a gripping and inspiring keynote address, Orianne Aymard shares her remarkable journey of resilience and determination. At the young age of 25, in the remote corners of North India, Orianne’s life took an unexpected turn when she suffered a devastating brain hemorrhage. The medical prognosis was bleak, condemning her...
  • Leadership
  • Resilience
  • Motivation
  • Crisis Management
  • Inspiration
  • Female Leadership