Business School Professor of Practice
Nationality: Swiss, French
Professional Career & Mini Bio
Associate Professor Renaud Falgas teaches Supply Chain and Operations at the Bachelor’s level at Business School Lausanne. Prof. Falgas earned his Bachelor and a Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences and Engineering combined with a minor in Management of Technology & Entrepreneurship from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL). His academic qualifications include an Executive MBA in Global Business Management from IMD Business School. He had the opportunity to lead strategic projects in Swiss Foundation (focusing on AI and digital technology to improve children and young people health) and in Swiss start-ups (Top 100) in different locations such as San Francisco, Shenzhen, and Nairobi.
Beyond the academic context, Prof. Falgas’ professional career includes leading strategic projects and programs at Nestlé and Nespresso in Supply Chain, Sustainability, and Digital Transformation. Currently Supply-Chain and E-commerce global internal consultant at the leading watchmaking company focusing on the direct-to-consumer channel to meet consumer expectations in collaboration with the markets and the brands.
Favorite Research Topics
- Digital Supply Chain and Operations
- Ventures Capital
- Impact Investments
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation