interview

Philippe Du Pasquier, President and Managing Director, Business School Lausanne, unveils the leading institution’s plans for holistic in-person and remote courses this year   Founded over 30 years ago in 1987 by Dr. John Hobbs, Business School Lausanne (BSL) is one of Switzerland’s leading business schools. It is recognized as the third-best in Switzerland in the prestigious...

 Jörg Gasser, CEO, Swiss Bankers Association, explains how banks are supporting businesses and why the sector is focused on digitization and sustainable finance   Switzerland has forged an impeccable reputation in the financial industry, with one of the most competitive financial centers in the world. The financial sector is Switzerland’s third-largest industry, accounting for nearly 10...

Prof. Matthias Egger, President, National Research Council of the Swiss National Science Foundation, a vital institution for the funding of independent research   The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) is a major cornerstone in Switzerland’s research and development (R&D) strategy, responsible for funding research and promoting young scientists in the country. Last year alone, the foundation funded...

Dominik Escher, President, Swiss Biotech Association, explains how the pandemic has cemented Switzerland’s reputation as the world’s most innovative country   In 2018, Switzerland was ranked as the most innovative country in the world in terms of patents per capita and it consistently tops the charts in terms of innovation across several indices. As president of the...

Michel Rochat, CEO, Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL), explains how the group is expanding its reach and preparing the global hospitality sector for a different future   The Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) is rated number one in the world in hospitality industry by QS World University Rankings and CEO World Rankings. Could you introduce your institution...