EXPERTS IN BUSINESS EDUCATION

Advisory Board

 

 

 

The SSBM Geneva Advisory Board advises on strategic objectives and works to strengthen SSBM Geneva’s connections with the corporate world.

Dr. Kathrin Kind-Trueller

Chief Data Scientist and AI Director for Cognizant


Multi-award-winning executive and technical author with 25 years of experience in AI applied to business and engineering, having worked for top OEMs worldwide. She is the Chief Data Scientist for Cognizant, Technical Editor at CRC press and Springer Nature, as well as Guest lecturer at top technical universities.

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Ivica Katavic, PhD

Professor and Academic Expert

 

Academic expert with 20 years of experience in teaching and managing higher education institutions. He has published over 35 scientific and professional papers, as well as the book: Katavić, I. (2015). Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Competitive Advantage.

 

Hulya Kurt, ASC

Certified career coach and capacity builder

Hulya Kurt built a long-standing career at Reuters, leading global teams and transformation projects. Now a certified career coach and capacity builder, she works with international organizations and professionals. She authored “Break Free from Your Hamster Wheel”  and “The Resilient Professional.” As the International President of the Organization of Women International Trade, she supports women entrepreneurs and motivates emerging professionals.

Michel Kappler

CEO of Decathlon (Croatia, Slovenia & Serbia)

Michel is the CEO of Decathlon who is responsible for Croatia, Slovenia and Serbia. Decathlon is a French sporting goods retailer, with over 1,500 stores in 49 countries, it is the largest sporting goods retailer in the world.

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Tatjana Skoko

Country Manager of Microsoft (Croatia)

Tatjana is a passionate leader and award-winning executive with 20 years of experience in the ICT sector, over 10 years in Management, with a strong passion, focus and experience in driving digital transformation projects.

Ivan Paic

Vice President at Schneider Electric

VP with 16 years of experience, including successfully delivering high-profile projects, developing business expansion strategies, and establishing strong relationships with customers in top countries worldwide.

Francois Swanepoel

Director at Deloitte

Francois is an experienced M&A Transaction Services professional with a history of working in the financial services industry in Central Europe and South Africa.

Tomislav Miletic

Managing Director Peugeot | Citroën (Emil Frey Group)

Experienced Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive industry.

 

Ludovic Coquillet

Managing Partner at Alexander Hughes Executive Search

Ludovic is an experienced headhunter  with expertise in logistics, HR and profit centers’ management.

Jonathan Cooper, CFA

CEO at Bright Entertainment

CEO, active angel investor, former investment banking, VC, and PE professional with over 20 years of experience in Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and the US.

 

Iva Rogovic Lekic

Vice President at Marsh McLennan, CEO Marsh Croatia

Currently the Vice President at March McLennan Croatia, Master’s degree in Air Transport Engineering.
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Dr. Dario Silic

CEO at Bina Istra, Bouygues Group

Chief Executive Officer of concessionaire Bina-Istra d.d. within French concession group Bouygues construction.
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dr. Ken Ip

Chairman of Asia MarTech Society

Ken is the Chairman of the Asia MarTech Society and Strategic Advisor at Neverland, a Web3.0 focused Venture Capital firm. He is an award-winning brand specialist.

Morris Zand

CEO at Zand

Highly experienced in international marketing, PR and advertising. Skilled in strategy development, media and presentation training, market research, fundraising and sponsorship. 

dr. Alex Ekow Asampong

Senior Lecturer, Consultant

 

Member of the Institute Council Board, Institute of International Business Studies, University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, The Netherlands. He is also a Senior Lecturer and Consultant.

 

The Board consists of high-level executives that are selected for their exceptional stature and their commitment to Swiss School of Business and Management Geneva. The contribution they make is crucial to our continued success and future development. 

The Advisory Board supports SSBM Geneva in achieving transformational and innovative education and provides a valuable link between students, educators, and industry practitioners.

Our role is to advise SSBM Geneva on issues of strategic importance and provide support and guidance for the achievement of SSBM Geneva’s mission statement.

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Importance of the Advisory Board

The Advisory Board is a body that provides non-binding strategic advice to SSBM Geneva. At SSBM Geneva, we believe that in order to remain “Experts in Business Education”, keeping tight connections with industry requirements and answering to industry needs by providing top educational programs is of strategic importance.

The roles and responsibilities of the Advisory Board are:

  • developing an understanding of how business, market and industry trends can impact SSBM Geneva’s mission statement
  • provide “wise counsel” on issues raised by SSBM Geneva’s management
  • provide unbiased insights and ideas from a third point-of-view (not involved in the operation of the business)
  • encourage and support the exploration of new business ideas
  • encourage the development of a governance framework that enables sustainable growth of SSBM Geneva
  • impose challenges to directors and management that could improve the educational offering of SSBM Geneva

Want to be part of the Advisory Board?

SSBM Geneva welcomes top executives that have strong strategic capabilities and can provide their expertise and vision to SSBM Geneva’s management team.