I am fueled by passion for entrepreneurship, the joy of celebrating those who shape impactful businesses and a commitment to building trust with entrepreneurs to help them succeed

Frédéric Tissot

Director, Head of EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ | EY Switzerland

Rooted in Switzerland with a global mindset, Frédéric is passionate about entrepreneurship and innovation. He leverages EY's resources to help entrepreneurial firms succeed.

Frédéric has led the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ program for Switzerland as Program Director since the beginning of 2024. He has always been deeply passionate about entrepreneurship and innovation. With over 20 years at EY in various key roles focused on business development, Frédéric has operated out of Geneva, Berne, London, Zurich and now Lausanne. This breadth of experience has enhanced his talent for nurturing trusting business relationships with entrepreneurs and his ability to guide them effectively through the next phase of their growth journey.

He holds a master’s in international relations from the Geneva Graduate Institute and an Executive MBA in International Management from the University of Geneva, which have equipped him with a global perspective and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by entrepreneurial firms.

Rooted in Switzerland with a global mindset, Frédéric leverages EY’s extensive resources to support, connect and provide the greatest visibility to national entrepreneurial and family-led businesses. Through the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year program, he advocates for these businesses, helping them connect, grow and succeed.

Frédéric is fueled by a passion for entrepreneurship, the joy of celebrating those who shape impactful businesses, and a commitment to building trust with entrepreneurs to help them succeed. His role allows him to witness firsthand the incredible innovation and resilience of Swiss entrepreneurs, and it is his mission to ensure they receive the recognition and support they deserve.

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