An expert in the French and international education sectors, Jonathan Derai is in charge of institutional relations, and runs innovation and development at Odyssey.

Jonathan Derai worked for the French government for nearly ten years as an advisor, and then as chief of staff at several ministries (Agriculture, Industry, Consumption, and National Education). In 2012, he created a consulting firm specialising in educational strategies (Forward Education), and then co-founded the Odyssey group.

A former student of IEP Paris, and holder of a Masters in Public Law from the University of Cergy, Jonathan is a Chevalier des Palmes Académiques, and Chevalier du Mérite Agricole.