Eric Maire
Experience
26 years as an entrepreneur and company director, 7 companies co-founded, 60 companies
in Switzerland and internationally.
+20 years as a governance trainer.
20+ years as coach and mentor to executives and board members.
+20 years as a member of over 50 boards of directors.
Languages
French, English
Modes of Intervention
In companies
External
Remote
In Switzerland
Abroad
I was born in Switzerland, with part of my childhood and adolescence spent in Hong Kong and Singapore. I studied mechanical and computer engineering in Switzerland. My interest in cultural discovery has led me to explore over 50 countries around the world, both professionally and privately.
For over 26 years, I have been a professional independent director, with certainly at least 50 positions held. In 2023, I am a member of more than 20 boards of directors in Switzerland, Africa, Europe and the USA. I advocate the professionalization of independent directors for SMEs and SMIs, in order to meet today's growing challenges. My core business is the installation of a "Generative Governance" of responsible values and prosperity within boards of directors for all types of structure.
I've been a coach and a mentor for over 20 years, coaching board members and executives on corporate management techniques, governance and strategy, but I can also be a listening ear to talk, exchange and guide them through their personal feelings about their role and the emotional weight of the challenges and responsibilities involved.
1975 - 1982: Teacher training colleges in Hong Kong and Singapore.
1982 - 1986: Watchmaking mechanic at Tech in La Chaux-de-Fonds.
1986 - 1988: Computer technician.
1989 - 1994: Service engineer at Thermo Electron (80% of time abroad).
1994 - 1998: Head of after-sales division at Thermo Electron.
1998 - 2001: Self-employed in business and IT consulting.
2001 - 2005: Founder of IBS SA - IT solutions and management consulting.
2005 - 2011: Project Director, Economic Development, Canton of Vaud.
2005 - Today: Independent consultant in corporate management and governance.
2018 - Today: Founder of Swissawa Sàrl, the only firm in French-speaking Switzerland providing services exclusively dedicated to the board of directors.
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