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Advisory Board

A board of specialists at your side, without the cost of an extended management team

The Advisory Board gives Swiss SMEs access to a panel of experts to step back, decide with clarity and reach a new stage: growth, a pivot or a personal project.

Who it is for

For leaders who carry the big decisions alone

Absorbed by operations, many business owners lack perspective and trusted counterparts to challenge their choices. The Advisory Board brings them an outside, structured and committed view.

  • SME established in Switzerland
  • Annual revenue of at least CHF 500,000
  • A leader ready to reach a new stage

The offer

CHF 2,000

per month


12-month commitment

  • 1 diagnostic session per year to assess needs and adjust the strategy
  • 4 Advisory Board sessions per year for strategic follow-up
  • Sessions by video conference
  • A panel of specialists tailored to your company

Limited to 7 companies — only one per industry.

Six areas of expertise

Strategic planning

Vision and strategy

Market understanding

Analysis and competitiveness

HR & mindset

Managing people and their performance

Financial planning

Financial performance and cash flow

Operational efficiency

Processes and operational performance

Technology evolution

Technology upgrade

The panel

Experts committed to your success

The programme is led by Patrick Grobéty and Eric Fankhauser, joined by a third expert chosen according to your company’s specific needs. More than 120 entrepreneurs have already been supported.

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The team

Partners and experts at your side

Each activity is carried by a team. You benefit from complementary skills and a network built over years.

Eric Fankhauser

All three activities

Eric Fankhauser

FFI partner · Strategic consulting · Advisory Board

Swiss entrepreneur based in Tbilisi. More than 25 years of experience, including over ten running his own company.

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Patrick Grobéty

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Leads the support of Swiss SMEs alongside Eric at The Advisory Board.

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Is your company ready for an Advisory Board?

Book a conversation to discuss it and check whether a seat is available in your industry.