Philipp Ries

Philipp Ries is an experienced leader in innovation and investment with a diverse portfolio spanning various industries. Currently serving as a Member of the Innovation Council at Innosuisse, Philipp evaluates funding applications for science-based innovation projects, promoting collaboration across academia and industry. As Founder and Non-Executive Chairman of Nuavo, Philipp focuses on scaling Swiss SMEs. A long-standing role at Google encompasses overseeing EMEA Search and AI Partnerships, while also contributing as an Investment Committee Member at Verve Ventures. Philipp holds positions as Chairman of the board at Hapimag and previously at Liiva, and possesses a history of angel investments in ventures like MyCujoo and Pregnolia AG. Educational credentials include a Master's in Computer Science and Economics from the University of Zurich and participation in executive programs at Stanford University and IMD.