A man of passion, Olivier Segura only came across the world of jewelry after a few years devoted to advertising and communication.

On completing his initial training, scientific studies in biology and geology with a diploma in gemology, he moved to Bangkok where he created his gem trading company. Thanks to this, he discovered the fascinating world of jewelry and craftsmanship.

Returning to Paris to take over the management of the LFG (French Gemological Laboratory), a position he held for ten years, he joined L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts’ Scientific Council.

In 2018, Olivier Segura took the plunge and joined the institution as Scientific Director. He has been responsible for new courses, such as “Pearl: History, Science and Legends”, exhibitions, such as “Garden of Emeralds” which will be unveiled at the opening of the new Dubai campus, and several books, the latest to date, “Precious Gemstones”, written jointly with François Farges, Professor at the National Museum of Natural History in Paris.

As the Managing Director of L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific since August 2023, School of Jewelry Arts, Olivier Segura will continue the mission to transmit the jewelry culture to a large, varied audience via the three pillars: Savoir-Faire, the Art History of Jewelry, and the World of Gemstones.