Jacques Panchard

Jacques Panchard is an experienced professional currently serving as a Program Manager at Inkubatour and InnoPME, where the focus is on innovation programs for the Swiss tourism industry and SMEs in the Canton of Vaud, respectively. With a strong background at Strategyzer as an innovation coach and expert in business strategy, Jacques has facilitated over 10 masterclasses and coached more than 50 companies in business model innovation. Additionally, Jacques is a lecturer at HEIG-VD, responsible for courses related to value proposition and business plans in the media sector. Previous roles include senior consultant and senior manager at Itecor, emphasizing IT service management and business modeling for various industries. With a PhD in Information and Communication Systems from EPFL and extensive experience in project management and research across multiple sectors, Jacques combines strategic insight with a robust technical background.