Thierry Rayna is a Professor of Innovation Management at École Polytechnique and fellow of CNRS i3-CRG (Management Research Centre, Innovation Interdisciplinary Institute). He holds a PhD in Economics and a Dr. Habil. / D. Sc. (HDR, « Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches ») in Management.
Previously, he was a Reader (Prof.) in Economics and Deputy Director of the Centre for International Business and Sustainability (CIBS) in London and held academic positions at Imperial College London, London School of Economics, University College London and University of Cambridge.
Thierry is a Digital Economy specialist. His research investigates the business and economic issues caused by digitisation. He has published extensively in the areas of cultural innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship. My research activities have led me to serve as an advisor for policy makers (e.g. U.S. Federal Trade Commission, Ministère de la Culture et de la Communication) and leading companies of the media, telecommunication, manufacturing and cultural industries.