Olivier Legrain
TLDR
Olivier Legrain is CEO of IBA (Ion Beam Applications), the Louvain-la-Neuve-based world leader in proton therapy for cancer treatment, listed on Euronext Brussels.
Overview
Olivier has served as CEO of IBA since 2012. He graduated from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel in 1992 and built his career in the medical device and proton therapy sector. Before becoming CEO, he was Chief Strategy Officer at IBA Molecular Holding from 2003 to 2010, and prior to that served as CEO of Scanditronix Medical (2001 to 2003).
Under his leadership, IBA has strengthened its position as the global reference point for proton therapy systems and dosimetry solutions. The company serves cancer treatment centers worldwide and has expanded into carbon therapy and other advanced radiation modalities. IBA founder Yves Jongen remains connected to the company he created in 1986.
Career Highlights
- CEO of IBA since 2012, maintaining the company's position as global proton therapy market leader
- Former CEO of Scanditronix Medical (2001 to 2003), former CSO of IBA Molecular Holding (2003 to 2010)
- Oversaw IBA's launch of the Proton Therapy Academy in partnership with leading global cancer centers
Connections
Leads IBA alongside the legacy of founder Yves Jongen. IBA is a flagship Walloon deep-tech company anchored in the Louvain-la-Neuve research corridor.
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