Founder of S8nations, a global initiative and non-profit organization, inspired by my latest book ‘Too Small to Fail’. It is dedicated to making an impact – promoting success stories of small nations around the world, and facilitating learning and collaboration.
Founder of Naissance Capital Ltd, a Swiss investment firm that finds or creates outstanding investment opportunities in non-traditional investments including private equity; hedge funds; and special situations.
Formerly Managing Director of Templeton Investments, Director at Rothschilds, and Senior Manager of Price Waterhouse Coopers.
Author of ‘Swiss Made – the Untold Story of Switzerland’s success’ (Profile Books) and ‘Too Small to Fail – How some Small Nations are Reshaping the World’ (Harper Collins). Available in 10 languages, ‘Swiss Made’ has become the most authoritative work on ‘Swissness’. Many of the leading Swiss companies, foundations, and high net worth individuals have supported the Swiss Made initiative, designed to raise awareness of Swiss achievements at home and abroad.
Occasional writer for leading publications such as the Economist, Financial Times, Foreign Affairs, Wall Street Journal and the New York Times – in addition to important Swiss publications.
Fellow at Harvard’s Center for International Development.
Guest lecturer at Beijing, Columbia, Cambridge, ETH, Harvard, Kyoto, Princeton, and Stanford University.
Graduate of IMD Lausanne and Harvard Kennedy School.
