First Floor Incubator Building
Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Dr Eng. Philippe Bouvier
PhD, MSc, Meng, INSEAD MBA — Urban Digital Transformation Specialist
Experience:
20+ Years
Professional Biography
Executive Profile
Dr. Eng. Philippe Bouvier is a globally recognized authority on urban digital transformation, critical infrastructure protection, and strategic foresight. With over 25 years of experience across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, he has shaped the strategies of governments, universities, and corporations at the intersection of urban governance and innovation.
As President of the French National Institute of Research in Urban Management (INREGU) and Founder of Urban Value Creation Consulting, Dr. Bouvier leads multidisciplinary advisory engagements focused on urban planning, smart city infrastructure, and systemic city governance. His leadership integrates executive education, research, and consulting, empowering decision-makers to navigate complexity and design future-ready cities.
He is also a Professor of Practice and Executive Programs Director at leading institutions including INSEAD, ISB, HBMSU, and RIT, delivering courses on urban digital transformation, smart cities, strategy, entrepreneurship, and strategic foresight. His global advisory work includes major urban security and transformation projects across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, India, France, and Mexico.
Dr. Bouvier holds a PhD in Urban Studies and an Executive MBA from INSEAD. He is a published author, frequent keynote speaker, and expert recognized by the European Commission.
Core Expertise
- Urban Digital Transformation & Smart Cities
- Strategic Foresight & Scenario Planning
- Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP)
- Urban Governance & City System Design
- Command Center Concept Design (CONOPS)
- Security Risk & Vulnerability Assessment
- Public–Private Sector Advisory
- Executive Education & Innovation Coaching
Landmark Projects
- National Crisis Management CONOPS — Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (MOI, MODA, GACA, RCJY), multiple assignments including airport and industrial city security
- Jubail Industrial Security Program — KSA: Global citywide CIP design and command center setup
- Mecca & Madinah Hajj Management Systems — KSA: Crowd control command concepts and perimeter security
- Smart City Command Center — Kuwait Smart Industrial City: Integrated design and budget framework
- Nusajaya City Development — Malaysia: Urban systems integration and CONOPS for a fully digital urban core
Selected Achievements
- Strategic Advisory:
1. Designed national crisis management centers, smart city command centers, and urban transformation strategies in KSA, Kuwait, and Mexico.
2. Advisor for urban systems integration in projects including Makkah Hajj Management, Jubail Industrial City, and GACA’s airport security plan. - Academic Leadership:
1. Developed and directed executive education programs in strategy, foresight, and leadership at RIT Dubai and Queen’s University Belfast.
2. Taught urban innovation and foresight at INSEAD, ISB India, AUB, and HBMSU. - Research & Publications:
1. Published 20+ articles and white papers including in INSEAD Knowledge, Vision Magazine, and UN-Habitat publications.
2. Notable articles: How to Model Our Future Cities?, Cities Can Capture More Value, Disrupting the Real Estate Value Chain. - Global Engagement:
1.Delivered keynote speeches and moderated panels at UN-Habitat, MEED, I&ESC India, and TEDx.
2. Organized major conferences in India focused on smart cities and entrepreneurship. - Executive Coaching & Innovation:
1. Delivered foresight and innovation coaching to executive audiences in Europe, India, and the GCC.
2.Supported incubator programs and startup accelerators as mentor and jury member.
Speaking & Thought Leadership
- Keynote Speaker – UN-Habitat, Innovation Arabia, Smart Mauritius, MEED Smart Cities, TEDx RIT Dubai
- Moderator – UAE Innovation Week, ISB India, IIT Delhi, NMIMS Mumbai
- Visiting Professor ot Guest Lecturer – INSEAD, Indian School of Business, RIT Dubai, AUB, HBMSU, Queen’s University Belfast
- Academic Director – Executive Programs in Strategic Foresight, City Science, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
Credentials
- PhD — Urban Studies, Paris University (With Honors)
- Executive MBA — INSEAD
- MSc — Signal Processing & Acoustics, University Lyon 1
- MEng — Electronics & Computer Science, CPE University Lyon 1
- BEng (Hons) — Combined Engineering, Coventry University
- ENISA (EU Agency) Expert – Critical Infrastructure & Cybersecurity (Past)
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