The Board of Administrators
The Board of Administrators is essential to ensuring effective and strategic decision-making within the EuropIA Institute. It provides the necessary structure and expertise for management, while ensuring rigorous monitoring of activities.
He is the former Chairman of Apple Worldwide and Texas Instruments EMEA & APAC. He is also the Chairman of the SMART Deal Expert Committee and an expert in innovation, technology and artificial intelligence.
A former banker who was a director of external entities within the international network of the Banque d'Indochine.
Director of International Relations at the Sophia Antipolis Foundation, responsible for strategic alliances.
Former CEO Texas Instruments
Serial entrepreneur, Chairman Emeritus of EBAN and Sophia Business Angels
Former Senator for the Alpes Maritimes, Honorary University Professor, Doctorate in Psychology, Habilitation to direct research in Social Psychology
Provence Côte d'Azur Regional Delegate, Chairman of the PACA-est incubator
Officer of the Legion of Honour and Mayor of Bouyon. Vice-chairman of CASA. Deputy Chairman of the Sophia Mixed Syndicate. Chairman of the Sophia Foundation.
President, Université Côte d'Azur
Chartered Accountant and Statutory Auditor, Managing Partner and co-founder of DSO
The Office
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He is the former Chairman of Apple Worldwide and Texas Instruments EMEA & APAC. He is also the Chairman of the SMART Deal Expert Committee and an expert in innovation, technology and artificial intelligence.
A former banker who was a director of external entities within the international network of the Banque d'Indochine.
Director of International Relations at the Sophia Antipolis Foundation, responsible for strategic alliances.
Former CEO Texas Instruments
Councillor responsible for digital affairs and a member of the Smart Deal Experts Committee at the Alpes-Maritimes Departmental Council. In charge of digital transition and innovation projects for the commune of Mandelieu-La Napoule.
I am a former speech therapist who specialised in neurodegenerative diseases. Set up 11 speech therapy practices in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (PACA) region. Made a contribution to the computerised version of the Trésor de la Langue Française (CRTLF-CNRS).
Managing Director Fondation Université Côte d'Azur
An expert in new information and communication technologies (NICT) and training. Entrepreneur and trainer specialising in marketing, sales techniques and project management.
He is the co-founder of the EuropIA Institute and former chairman of the think tank G-NOVA. He is also a smart deal expert and a university lecturer at the Université Côte d'Azur.
Our Ambassadors
Committed, passionate, and closely connected to the field, they serve as essential links between our organisation and the public. Through their dedication, they actively help to raise awareness of our mission, engage new supporters, and strengthen our impact wherever they are present.
Michel Zgarka is a French producer and director, born on 11 December 1950 in Paris. With over 35 years of experience in the entertainment industry, he has produced, directed, and distributed numerous works, including the YouTube phenomenon "GUMMYBAR", which has garnered over 6 billion views. As President and CEO of HITLAB Inc., he is recognised for his visionary leadership and creative excellence.
Andrea Bandirali is a seasoned expert in innovation and international business development. With over 25 years of experience across Central Europe (Germany, Poland, Italy), he has led major projects, managed teams of up to 150, and overseen investments exceeding €40 million. Fluent in several languages, he operates within key institutional and business networks. He currently serves as Ambassador of Institut EuropIA for Poland and Central Europe.
Frédéric Ovadia is a consultant, publisher at Les éditions Ovadia, and Regional Development Director at Optimease, a company specialising in AI. For 40 years, he has advised and supported the growth of over 200 businesses, becoming an expert in several fields: vocational training, graphic arts, communication, marketing, and others. Since 2020, he has been involved in the development of the EuropIA Institute.
Dr. Elie Metri, founder of QSS AI & Robotics, is a pioneer in AI and robotics in the Middle East, notably leading the creation of the first Saudi-made humanoid robots. He holds a PhD in Business Administration and a Master’s in Engineering, combining deep technical expertise with strategic leadership. As an ambassador of the World AI Cannes Festival, he is committed to positioning Saudi Arabia as a global leader in emerging technologies.
A Japanese artist and internationally renowned author, she has been a pioneer in emotional dialogue with artificial intelligence since 2022, exploring a co-creation based on the values of beauty, peace, and dignity. As an ambassador of EUROPIA, she works toward universal harmony by connecting cultures, influential figures, and spaces of international dialogue.