Creative industries leader with 15+ years of experience spanning entrepreneurship, program delivery and artistic practice within Rwanda's arts and culture sector. Founder and Managing Director of 64+Waves, a Kigali-based creative production company delivering documentary, photography, post-production and content strategy work for the British Council Rwanda, the EU Delegation, UNDP, and the international NGO sector. Holds a track record as a Short-Term Expert on EU-supported national programs (RISA, RTB) working alongside government stakeholders on creative-sector initiatives including Hanga Hubs and Market Skills4Tourism.

Olivier Habiyaremye

Creative industries leader with 15+ years of experience spanning entrepreneurship, program delivery and artistic practice within Rwanda's arts and culture sector. Founder and Managing Director of 64+Waves, a Kigali-based creative production company delivering documentary, photography, post-production and content strategy work for the British Council Rwanda, the EU Delegation, UNDP, and the international NGO sector. Holds a track record as a Short-Term Expert on EU-supported national programs (RISA, RTB) working alongside government stakeholders on creative-sector initiatives including Hanga Hubs and Market Skills4Tourism.

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Creative industries leader with 15+ years of experience spanning entrepreneurship, program delivery and
artistic practice within Rwanda’s arts and culture sector. Founder and Managing Director of 64+Waves, a
Kigali-based creative production company delivering documentary, photography, post-production and
content strategy work for the British Council Rwanda, the EU Delegation, UNDP, and the international NGO
sector. Holds a track record as a Short-Term Expert on EU-supported national programs (RISA, RTB)
working alongside government stakeholders on creative-sector initiatives including Hanga Hubs and
Market Skills4Tourism.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Short term Video Producer (Consultant) at Luvent Consulting GmbH
May 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Engaged as Short-Term Expert on EU-supported national programs (RISA and RTB), producing 7 professional videos for the Hanga Hubs Skills4Tourism project in collaboration with government and multidisciplinary programs teams. • Oversaw production from concept development through to post-production and delivery, meeting government and EU stakeholder requirements within tight deadlines.
Content Strategist & Video Producer at BS Europe
June 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021
• Developed content strategy and produced 10 videos highlighting the EU's impact in Rwanda, including documentation of the COVID-19 response and resilience narrative. • Conducted interviews with EU delegates and programme beneficiaries to build authentic, evidencebased narratives; delivered under stressful, time-critical conditions.
Creative Director at 64waves
April 2, 2015 - Present
Lead the country's most senior representative-level creative production practice, directing over 100 multimedia projects, documentaries, campaigns and live shows for institutional clients including the British Council Rwanda, the EU Delegation to Rwanda, The Wellspring Foundation for Education, UNDP, World Vision Rwanda, GIZ, Heifer International, the University of Global Health Equity and African Leadership University. • Manage day-to-day portfolio delivery to international quality and contract-management standards; hold a team of 5 staff and a network of freelance specialists and delivery partners to account, improving operational efficiency by 25%. • Own end-to-end financial management of the company, including budgeting, client contracting, supplier/procurement management and compliance. • Build and sustain institutional and sector relationships with government-adjacent, multilateral and notfor- profit partners, opening doors for new collaborations and a 40% increase in client engagement. • Shape brand and market positioning for clients seeking credible, high-quality representation of their work in Rwanda, and advise on digital content strategy to extend reach and impact. • Actively embed equity, diversity and inclusion principles in team culture, casting and storytelling approach across productions.

Education

bachelor Degree in Applied Science at University of Rwanda: Science and technology
January 9, 2006 - December 30, 2010

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services