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Executive MBA in Management of Technology-based Enterprise

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Class Profile – 2015

21 highly Innovative & Entrepreneurial Participants

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~ Targeting Entrepreneurship & Innovation ~

Executive MBA in Management of Technology – MoT

Objectives As most Executive MBAs, the "Executive MBA in Management of Technology-based

Enterprise - MoT" provides a strong understanding of business. But in addition, it

also has the following objectives:

To develop and stimulate entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship competencies;

To ensure success in innovation by fostering a multidisciplinary approach to the

conception, industrialization and commercialization of products or services;

To provide insights into the constraints and interactions within the technological,

business, international and social environments.

Program The program is made up of three distinctive but complementary parts:

1. Training at the University of Lausanne with its Faculty of Business and Economics

(UNIL-HEC) and at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale of Lausanne (EPFL), from

September 2014 to May 2015 (on Friday and Saturday).

2. Study Trip in China with enterprise visits and seminars in top ranked Universities

in Beijing and Shanghai, mid-June to end of June 2015. There is a possibility of

extension to India, in Bangalore and Mumbai.

3. Project work within a company or starting a new venture in any location

worldwide mid-August to mid-November 2015.

The training in Lausanne is made up of 20+ modules taking place on Friday and

Saturday (except for the one week introduction module, or for the life sciences

optional modules). It focuses on the interaction of 4 major themes. On one hand:

General Management

Entrepreneurship and/or Intrapreneurship

Modules on these themes develop participant’s competences in entrepreneurship

(creating new enterprises) and in intrapreneurship (creating new activities within

existing firms). Academic teaching and participants' diversified background &

experience produce the necessary mix to develop a new mindset. On the other

hand, two other themes, as options:

Innovation in High-Tech

Innovation in Life Sciences

They allow the participants to choose the theme and modules they are most

interested in. Both innovation themes can also be taken.

The teaching is based on a concrete, pragmatic approach with extensive use of case

studies fostering class participation and group work. Throughout the program, an

entrepreneurial project leads all participants to experiment, prepare and develop, in

teams, business plans for the creation, launch and growth of new ventures.

The study trip and training period in China (and in India, if 10+ participants apply

for it), with top universities, like the University of Peking (and the Indian Institute of

Management in Bangalore), provides a perspective for doing business in the fastest

growing areas in the world.

The practical part of the program consists of an innovative project work that shall

be of strategic importance for the hosting enterprise, organization or new venture.






Features

• Entrepreneurial approach with the development of real business plans by multidisciplinary teams

• Study trip with seminars in highly regarded universities in China (+India) and with enterprise visits

• 3 month project, possibly performed in pairs, within a company/new venture

• High level and intensive program, but possibility to maintain 60-80% of professional activities

while training takes place in Lausanne, usually on Friday and Saturday

• Management modules with networking opportunities as they are shared with the EMBA “in

Management & corporate Finance” and “in Healthcare Management” of HEC

Flexible offering

• Two options: “Innovation & High-Tech” or “Innovation & Life Sciences”

• As a lighter alternative to the EMBA in MoT, a “Master of Advanced Study” (MAS) in MoT can

be obtained by following the MoT curriculum, without the two Management blocs

• Modules in the Innovation & Life Sciences bloc are open to participants not enrolled to the

EMBA in MoT. When 5 modules are successfully completed by those participants, a Certificate of

Advanced Study (CAS) in “Management of Biotech, Medtech & Pharma Ventures” can be obtained.

• When China and India modules are successfully completed, a Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) in

“Doing Business in Asia” can be obtained, when enough credits remains for the MoT EMBA.


2015 Class Profile Executive MBA in MoT

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Fadi Al Mutaahed

Nationality :

Swiss

33

EDUCATION

2003-2006 Bachelor in Telecommunication Engineering, School of Engineering, Geneva, Switzerland

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2008- Network Operations Engineer, Eurovision EBU European Broadcasting Union, Geneva, Switzerland

2006-2008 Ressources Manager (Planning), Eurovision EBU European Broadcasting Union, Geneva, Switzerland

FLUENT LANGUAGES

French, English, Arabic, Persan

Julien Bétrisey

Nationality:

Swiss

35

EDUCATION

2006-2008 Master of Law, University of Fribourg, Switzerland

2002-2006 Bachelor of Law, University of Fribourg, Switzerland


2013- Head of Partnership, Regulation and Optimization, Romande Energie, Switzerland

2010-2013 Head of Regulation and Contract, Romande Energie, Switzerland

2008-2010 Consultant, HC SA, Groupe Romande Energie, Switzerland

2007-2008 Lawyer, State of Fribourg, Switzerland

FLUENT LANGUAGES

French, German, English

Sebastien Dufaut

Nationality:

French

41

EDUCATION

1994-1995 Postgraduate Degree in Media & Telecommunications, Paris Dauphine University, France

1990-1994 Master in Management Sciences, Paris Dauphine University, France


2011- Head of Marketing, TL Transports Publics de la Région Lausannoise, Switzerland

2010-2011 Marketing Manager, Bombardier Recreational Products – International HQ, Lausanne, Switzerland

2007-2009 Managing Consultant, The Creative Factory – Branding & communications Agency, Geneva, Switzerland

2002-2007 Marketing Manager, T-Systems – Deutsche Telekom Group, Geneva-Switzerland (and Bonn, Francfort-Germany)

2000-2002 Senior Consultant, Valoris – Consulting Company, Paris-France

FLUENT LANGUAGES

French, English, German


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Sébastien Dufey

Nationality:

Swiss

34

EDUCATION

2012 Project Management Professional, Romandie Formation, Switzerland

2000-2006 Master of Science in Microengineering , EPFL, Switzerland


2013- Senior Project Manager, Heraeus Materials SA, Yverdon, Switzerland

2012-2013 Senior Product Engineer, Heraeus Medical Components, MN, St Paul, USA

2009-2012 Project Leader, Heraeus Materials SA, Yverdon, Switzerland

2007-2008 Engineer in R&D, EPFL, Ecublens, Switzerland

FLUENT LANGUAGES

French, English

Sam Farah

Nationality:

Canadian

44

EDUCATION

1999-2000 Master of Engineering in Internetworking, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada

1988-1992 Bachelor in Business Administration, Notre Dame University, Louizé, Lebanon


2009- Project Leader & Senior Software Engineer, Protocols & Services, Cisco Systems, EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland

2006-2009 Lead Software Engineer, System and Integration Test, Cisco Systems, San Jose, CA, USA

2001-2006 Network Software Engineer, R&D, Cisco Systems, Ottawa, Canada

2000-2001 Data Network Engineer, Sprint Canada, Toronto, Canada

1992-1998 IT Project Consultant, Sentry Limited, Canada & EMEA

FLUENT LANGUAGES English, French

Andreas Friedrich

Nationality:

German

44

EDUCATION

1994-1999 PhD in Microengineering, EPFL, Switzerland

1988-1993 Master of Science in Microengineering, EPFL, Switzerland


2010- Technical Director, Allegro MicroSystems Europe Ltd, Chavanod, France

2003-2010 European Sensor Applications Manager, Allegro MicroSystems Europe Ltd

2000-2003 Innovation Manager, Sensitec GmbH, Lahnau, Germany

1999-1999 Sensor Business Unit Manager, Lust Antriebstechnik GmbH

FLUENT LANGUAGES

German, French, English


7

Lukas Pascal Gysling

Nationality:

Swiss / Canadian

45

EDUCATION

1992-1998 Master of Arts in Mass Communication and Media Research, University of Zurich, Switzerland


2011-2014 Team Leader Product Management, Quickline AG, Biel, Switzerland

2008-2011 Head of Multimedia Playout Center, Swiss TXT Schweizerische Teletext AG, Biel, Switzerland

2007-2008 Deputy Director Corporate Communication, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland

2004-2007 Project Manager, Vadian.net, St. Gallen, Switzerland

2000-2003 Managing Director, Streamix, Zurich, Switzerland

FLUENT LANGUAGES

German, English, French

Gregory Huber

Nationality:

Swiss

41

EDUCATION

1992-1995 Bachelor in Chemistry, School of Engineering and Architecture of Fribourg, Switzerland


2012- Director Technical Services, Alexion Pharma International, Lausanne, Switzerland

2011-2012 USP Area Project Manager, UCB Farchim SA, Bulle, Switzerland

2009-2011 CMO Manager, UCB Farchim SA, Bulle, Switzerland

2006-2009 USP Production Manager, Merck Serono, Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland

2004-2006 Project Leader, Merck Serono, Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland

FLUENT LANGUAGES

French, English

Fabrice Largey

Nationality:

Swiss

33

EDUCATION

2005-2007 Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication, School of Engineering and Architecture of Fribourg, Switzerland

2002-2005 Bachelor in Business Computer Science,HES-SO Valais, Sierre, Switzerland


2011- Telecoms System Engineer, Cla-Val Europe Sàrl, Romanel-sur-Lausanne, Switzerland

2009-2011 Network Administrator, Swisscom Switzerland Ltd, Bern, Switzerland

2008-2008 Product Manager, Swisscom Broadcast Ltd, Bern, Switzerland

FLUENT LANGUAGES



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Inês Aurora Pereira da Silva Lopes *

Nationality:

Portuguese

34

* MAS

EDUCATION

2005-2008 Master in Marketing, Instituto Superior de Ciências do Trabalho Business School, Portugal

1998-2004 Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universidade de Lisboa, Faculdade de Farmácia, Portugal


2012- Senior International Product Manager, Roche Diagnostics, Rotkreuz, Switzerland

2010-2012 EMEA Marketing Manager, Baxter Healthcare, Zurich, Switzerland

2010-2010 EMEA Product Manager,Baxter Healthcare, Zurich, Switzerland

2007-2010 Product Manager Anesthesia, Critical Care, Oncology, Baxter Médico Farmcêutica, Lisbon, Portugal

2006-2007 Product Manager & Sales Manager, NPH, Alfragide, Portugal

FLUENT LANGUAGES

Portuguese, English, Spanish

Gabrielle Lytras

Nationality:

Swiss

42

EDUCATION

1997-1997 Postgrade in Environmental Auditor, EPFL, Switzerland

1990-1996 Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, EPFL, Switzerland


2008- Owner, Gât-Oh! Edible Images, Founex, Switzerland

2004-2006 Supervisor Global Logistics (HQ), Philip Morris International, Lausanne, Switzerland

2003-2004 Supervisor Promotion Repacking - with handicaped, Philip Morris Products SA, Neuchâtel, Switzerland

2001-2003 Procuction Shift Supervisor, Philip Morris Products SA, Neuchâtel, Switzerland

2000-2001 European Trainee in Operations, Philip Morris International, Europe: Neuchâtel, Lausanne, Bergen-op-Zoom (NL), Berlin

FLUENT LANGUAGES

French, English, German, Italian

Roger Meier

Nationality:

Swiss

40

EDUCATION

1994-1999 Master of Science in Microengineering, EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland


2012-2014 Director of Sales, Shockfish SA, Lausanne, Switzerland

2008-2012 CEO, Shockfish SA, Lausanne, Switzerland

2000-2007 Co-Founder and System Architect, Shockfish SA, Ecublens, Switzerland

1999-2000 Developer, Shcockfish Communications LLC, Ecublens, Switzerland

FLUENT LANGUAGES

German, French, English


9

Ashok Munusamy Lakshmanan

Nationality:

Indian

34

EDUCATION

2009-2014 PhD in Biology, University of Neuchatel, Switzerland

2003-2005 Master of Science in Agricultural Sciences, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, India

1998-2002 Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India


2012- Freelancing Consultant, Switzerland

2009-2014 PhD Student, University of Neuchatel, Switzerland

2005-2006 Sales and Marketing Executive, ICICI Group, India

FLUENT LANGUAGES

Tamil, English

Frédéric Rebetez

Nationality:

Swiss

36

EDUCATION

2000-2004 Bachelor in Electronical Engineering, HES ARC Saint-Imier, Switzerland


2012- QA, Manager, Johnson & Johnson, Le Locle, Switzerland

2010-2012 QE/QC Manager, Johnson & Johnson, Le Locle, Switzerland

2007-2010 QE/QC Supervisor, Johnson & Johnson, le Locle, Switzerland

2004-2007 QE Engineer, Johnson & Johnson, Le Locle, Switzerland

FLUENT LANGUAGES

French, English

Marco Salvagni

Nationality:

Italian

36

EDUCATION

1993-1999 Bachelor in Chemical Engineering, Ecole d’Ingénieurs de Genève, Switzerland


2009- Head of Bioprocess Development, Senior Manager, Vifor Pharma, Geneva, Switzerland

2005-2009 Head of Industrial Transposition, OM Pharma, Geneva, Switzerland

2001-2005 Process Engineer, OM Pharma, Geneva, Switzerland

2000-2000 Scientific assistant, E.I.G, Geneva, Switzerland

2000-2000 Chemical Engineer, EMPA, Zurich, Switzerland

FLUENT LANGUAGES

French, Italian, English


10

Patrick Terreaux

Nationality

Swiss / Portuguese

MoT EMBA over 2 years

31

EDUCATION

2006-2007 Master of Science in Computer Science, University of Fribourg (+ master thesis at EPFL), Switzerland

2002-2005 HES Engineer in Computer Science, University of Applied Sciences of Fribourg, Switzerland (+ bachelor thesis at the University of Calgary, CA USA)


2011- Team Leader, Liebherr Machines Bulle SA, Bulle, Switzerland

2010- Project Manager, Liebherr Machines Bulle SA, Bulle, Switzerland

2009-2010 Consultant, Trivadis AG, Bern, Switzerland

2007-2009 Software Engineer, Noser Engineering AG, Bern, Switzerland

FLUENT LANGUAGES


Tyler Thacher

Nationality:

American

33

EDUCATION

2004-2009 PhD in Bioengineering, EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland

1998-2003 Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering,University of California Santa Barbara, USA


2014- Clinical and Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Aleva Neurotherapeutics SA, Lausanne, Switzerland

2012-2013 Head of Clinical Development, Aimago, Lausanne, Switzerland

2011-2012 Product Manager, Aimago, Lausanne, Switzerland

2010-2011 Sales Representative, Aimago, Lausanne, Switzerland

FLUENT LANGUAGES

English, French (intermediate)

Brice Trommer

Nationality:

French

32

EDUCATION

2004-2007 Master in Mechanical Engineering, Ecole Polytechnique Universitaire de Savoie, France


2013- Business Development Manager, Lamineries Matthey SA, La Neuveville (BE), Switzerland

2009-2013 Sales Engineer & Product Manager, Matisa SA, Crissier (VD), Switzerland

2007-2009 Application Engineer, Portescap, A Danaher Motion company, La Chaux-de-Fonds (NE), Switzerland

FLUENT LANGUAGES

French, German, Swiss German, English


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Xavier Urbaneja Biosca

Nationality:

Spanish

37

EDUCATION

2002-2006 PhD in Chemistry, University of Barcelona, Spain

2000-2001 Master of Science in Experimental Chemistry, University of Barcelona, Spain

1995-2000 Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, University of Barcelona, Spain


2012- R&D Chemist Manager, SICPA SA, Prilly, Switzerland

2008-2012 R&D Project Manager, Arisgen SA, Plan-les-Ouates (Geneva), Switzerland

2006-2008 Research Assistant, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland

FLUENT LANGUAGES

Catalan, Spanish, English, French

Bogdan Vasile

Nationality:

Romanian

35

EDUCATION

2001-2006 Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, Dunarea de Jos, Galati, Romania


2012- Project Manager IT, Mylan, Zurich, Switzerland

2009-2012 Project Manager/Business Analyst, Honeywell, Prague, Czech Republic

2007-2009 Consultant IT, Accenture, Bratislava, Slovakia

2007-2007 Business Analyst IT, ArcelorMittal, Galati, Romania

FLUENT LANGUAGES

Romanian, English

Dina Zubkova

Nationality:

Russian

39

EDUCATION

1992-1997 Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Peoples' Friendship University, Moscow, Russia


2010-2013 CEO, Rusmoda, Moscow, Russia

2005-2010 Category Director, 36.6 Pharmacy Chain, Moscow, Russia

2002-2005 Account Manager, Indesit Company (Merloni Int. Trading b.v.), Moscow, Russia

2001-2001 Sales Director, Russian Trade Agency, Moscow, Russia

1996-2000 District Sales Manager, Frito Lay (PepsiCo), Moscow, Russia

FLUENT LANGUAGES

Russian, French, English


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Top Executives View

We are looking for to finding the next generation of entrepreneurs who will recognize major market

opportunities enabled by technology. We hope that many of them will have the competencies provided by

programs such as the MoT. That will make our job much easier !"

Neil Rimer, General Partner, Index Ventures

"Innovation and entrepreneurship are key components in today's increasingly competitive world. Integrating

these elements in a pragmatic and dynamic approach, the MoT program has captured the essence of what

business is all about."

Daniel Borel, Co-founder and Member of the Board, Logitech

"The MoT program continues to provide exceptional graduates who combine technology, strategy and market

oriented skills - a must in today's business world. We already have many MoT alumni in our team, and hope

to continue the trend."

Kelly Richdale, VP International sales, L-1 Identity Solutions

“As market pressures intensify and commercial practices come under scrutiny, the MoT program is attracting

new attention as the nexus of best leadership practices and scientific rigor. With a greater breadth of

knowledge and depth of leadership skills, business people will be better able to manoeuvre through industry

headwinds. This is what MoT is all about.”

Jacques Amey, Senior Client Partner, Korn/Ferry International

"With its focus on Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship, the MoT provides the kind of education required for

winning in a highly competitive world."

Ernesto Bertarelli, Former CEO of Serono, Winner of America's Cup

"MoT provides a unique blend of management, technology and entrepreneurship for the future leaders of high

technology enterprises."

William George, Former Chairman & CEO, Medtronic Inc.

"By providing participants with the understanding, tools and skills necessary in the entrepreneurial

environment, the MoT substantially improves their chances of success in the commercialization of new

technology."

Beth Krasna, Independent Board Member (Conseil des EPF, BCV, COOP)

"MoT is a critical help for managing activites associated with bringing high technology products to the

marketplace; moreover it is a great networking opportunity!"

Jean-Pierre Buttet, Chairman & CEO of Smartdata

"Innovation, effective management and team approach are the remarkable strengths of this superb program."

Armand Lombard, President of Genilem


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Participants View

The MoT has allowed me to discover the joy of entrepreneurship!!! Now, I can't stop anymore... I have fun,

I have the will and, thanks to the MoT, I have the tools."

Jean-Pierre Rosat, Recipient of the Swiss Technology Award, Red Herring Top 100 European Venture

"The MoT awakens and empowers the entrepreneur or intrapreneur that sleeps within you."

Sylvie Lurot, Product Manager Europe & Central Asia, Medtronic

"Believe in your business idea and MoT shows you the way to a solid and actionable business plan. In this

program you get the right tools and meet the right people to grow quickly the entrepreneur that sits in you!"

Brice Tsakam-Sotché, Founder of XLBiosim, Laureate of the René Liechti Foundation Award

"MoT is more than information and knowledge: it's a whole attitude! The future will show if I am able to live

up to the spirit of an entrepreneur/intrapreneur. I certainly like the idea and the challenge!"

Robert Herzog, Project Engineer, CERN

"The MoT does not only provide appropriate tools to tackle business and technological problems, but it is also

a mind-blowing experience that transforms one's perspective to be able to cope with the tough challenges of

entrepreneurship."

Christine Deuschel, VP Portfolio & Project Management, Debiopharm

"The MoT inspires the dream of creating a start up based on a crazy idea, but prepares you for a lasting and

successful love affair rather than a short, rose-coloured romance."

Gary Heath, VP Marketing & Product Management, Messer Eutectic Castolin

"A thousand mile trip always starts with a step… A very interesting program with a great variety and practical

knowledge to bring you one step further on the narrow path of success."

Danick Bionda, Laureate of Wall Street Journal and Co-founder of 4DigitalBooks

"The MoT program brought me to an unexpected world, I did not imagine what a biotech venture look like!

Now I have a clear view on how to lead a biotech company and how to create value."

Jean-Jacques Mwangelu, Founder of Nauxis, Laureate "Prix du Jeune Entrepreneur"

"Thanks to the MoT program, I was able to launch two start-up, HTceramix SA developing Solid Oxide Fuel

Cells and VHF-Technologies SA (Flexell) commercializing flexible solar cells."

Alexandre Closset, Founder and serial entrepreneur

"Without the MoT program and its incentive to the development of realistic and concrete Business plan for

new ventures, our winning business idea would have been either sold to a big coorporation or worse kept

hidden in our drawers".

El-Hadi Barkat, Marc-André Gonin and Nam Nguyen, Overall winners of the McKinsey Venture 2002

competition

"This program is not only a solid education in managing technologies, it provides a unique and realistic

personal experience in launching a business".

Philippe Juvet, Product development process engineer at Alstom

"The MoT is an adventure in itself. You know where you start, but you never know where those opportunities

may boost you."

Thierry Kenel, Co-founder of Novartec


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