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Jean-Michel Richard
Experienced financial advisor and board member with a strong background in the technology industry
Jean-Michel Richard is currently serving as the Advisor (Europe) at Berkeley SkyDeck, a position he has held since April 2022. In this role, he advises startups as part of the newly established SkyDeck Europe program based in Milan, providing pro bono support to emerging companies.1
Professional Background
Jean-Michel Richard has over 30 years of experience in the technology sector, with a strong background in finance and entrepreneurship. His notable positions include:
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Chairman Of The Supervisory Board at LPKF Laser & Electronics AG since December 2020, where he oversees a leading supplier of laser-based solutions for the technology industry.
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Finance Value-Add Adviser at Vitruvian Partners since January 2020, advising CFOs of various portfolio companies.
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Board Member and Chair of the Audit Committee at Sciensus since February 2020.
Prior to these roles, Richard held significant positions in major corporations, including Chief Financial Officer at Dialog Semiconductor from 2006 to 2016, and various financial roles at Motorola and ON Semiconductor.1
Education
He holds an MBA in Economics from Université de Genève (1985-1988) and completed a Global Leadership Certificate Program at the Thunderbird School of Global Management in 2003.1
Language Proficiency
Richard is proficient in multiple languages, including French and English, with limited proficiency in German.1
