Alain Nicod is the managing partner of an early stage venture fund called VI Partners. Alain started his career at Arthur Andersen and at McKinsey during the 80's. He then became an entrepreneur and has participated in the creation and development of companies in the sectors of med tech (www.compex.ch (sold to Rehabilicare)), telecommunications (www.smart-telecom.ch, www.mnc.ch (sold to Alcatel)), internet based services (www.sourcingparts.com (sold to MFG.com), www.leshop.ch (sold to Migros), www.securicard.ch (sold to a credit card issuer) and hospitality services (www.fleurdepains.ch, www.chateauform.com). Alain is a Board member of two private banks in Switzerland (www.espiritosanto.ch and www.heritage.ch). Alain holds a BA from the University of Lausanne and an MBA from INSEAD in France. He is fluent in French, English, German and Spanish. |