Frédéric Joussetis a visionary European entrepreneur and philanthropist primarily based between England and France and whose journey embodies bold ambition, relentless innovation, and a profound commitment to democratizing culture. A graduate of HEC Paris, he co-founded WEBHELP(acquired by Concentrix) with Olivier Duha, transforming it from a modest startup into a billion-dollar business leader in customer experience services with operations in dozens of countries and tens of thousands of employees. After climbing Mount Everest at age 50, Frédéric Jousset experienced a life-changing epiphany, stepping away from operational roles to dedicate himself to bridging the gap between art and underserved audiences. He launched the Art Explora foundation in 2019, launching groundbreaking initiatives like mobile museums, a floating art catamaran, and programs funding thousands of museum visits for schoolchildren worldwide. Through his investment arm ArtNova and holding company Compagnie Financière Jousset, he continues to back innovative ventures in culture, technology, and industry, proving that true success lies not just in building wealth, but in using it to inspire curiosity, foster inclusion, make the beauty of art accessible to all, and help startups. Besides, Frédéric Jousset has received various awards and decorations: Knight of the Legion of Honor, Officer of the National Order of Merit, Commander of the Order of Arts & Letters, and Commander of the Order of the Alaouite Wissam of the Kingdom of Morocco. He is a regular speaker at conferences in corporates as well as in the academic world on the themes including entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and access to culture.
