Novostia Born in June 1958 in Pamiers, France, Alain Barbal is a Swiss resident since 1986. He is now an accomplished and happy CEO, Project manager, and Board member with extensive expertise in innovation and high-tech industries. He studied Mechanical Engineering at the University Paul Sabatier in Toulouse, then earned a Master’s in Innovation Management from ESST, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, followed by a Master’s in Strategic Management from EM-Lyon.
His career spans both private and public sectors, where he honed his management skills in production and innovation. He contributed to quality and productivity improvements, as well as the development of breakthrough products, particularly in Medical Devices, Microelectronics & Photovoltaics, and Precision Mechanics. In the public sector, he cultivated long-term thinking, perseverance, diplomacy, analytical skills in complex situations with conflicting objectives, and open-mindedness, qualities essential for fostering economic development and international cooperation.
His experience encompasses both operational and strategic roles in production, R&D, quality assurance, plant management, and public/private international cooperation across multinationals, large companies, SMEs, and startups.
His professional journey has taken him to multiple countries, including France, Switzerland, the UK, Italy, Germany, Japan, China, Argentina, Brazil, and Russia, enriching his understanding of global markets and enhancing cross-cultural collaboration.
His leadership values are inspired by Victor Hugo’s quote: “Faites les gens heureux, vous les rendrez meilleurs.” Throughout his career, he did observed that when employees feel valued and happy, they not only grow but they better to the success of their projects and teams.
Leveraging his professional experience, he now supports individuals, businesses, and organizations – both public and private – in projects focused on building a more inclusive, equitable and sustainable society.
