I am a business generalist leader with global experience in strategy, operations, and education. I design resilient organizations, navigate uncertainty, and translate ideas into execution. I educate future leaders, guide startups, and support renewable fundraising, with an adaptability-driven approach, systems thinking, and a values-based commitment to human capital flourishing, purpose-led growth, and long-term strategic relevance in an AI-centric world. My work spans pharma supply chains, hospitality and tourism, renewable energy, and academia. I connect policy, capital, and practice, craft investor narratives, and lead cross-cultural teams. I am passionate about conscious travel and sustainable futures, and I combine field operations with strategic storytelling to deliver impact, client value, and enduring relevance across sectors.

Roger Ogilvy Vacher

I am a business generalist leader with global experience in strategy, operations, and education. I design resilient organizations, navigate uncertainty, and translate ideas into execution. I educate future leaders, guide startups, and support renewable fundraising, with an adaptability-driven approach, systems thinking, and a values-based commitment to human capital flourishing, purpose-led growth, and long-term strategic relevance in an AI-centric world. My work spans pharma supply chains, hospitality and tourism, renewable energy, and academia. I connect policy, capital, and practice, craft investor narratives, and lead cross-cultural teams. I am passionate about conscious travel and sustainable futures, and I combine field operations with strategic storytelling to deliver impact, client value, and enduring relevance across sectors.

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I am a business generalist leader with global experience in strategy, operations, and education. I design resilient organizations, navigate uncertainty, and translate ideas into execution. I educate future leaders, guide startups, and support renewable fundraising, with an adaptability-driven approach, systems thinking, and a values-based commitment to human capital flourishing, purpose-led growth, and long-term strategic relevance in an AI-centric world.

My work spans pharma supply chains, hospitality and tourism, renewable energy, and academia. I connect policy, capital, and practice, craft investor narratives, and lead cross-cultural teams. I am passionate about conscious travel and sustainable futures, and I combine field operations with strategic storytelling to deliver impact, client value, and enduring relevance across sectors.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
German
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Italian
Intermediate
Esperanto
Beginner

Work Experience

Director of Operations and MBA Lecturer at BVIS.CH
October 1, 2024 - Present
Ops Director for student camps & tours. MBA Lecturer in Supply Chain, Strategic Mgt, Entrepreneurship, Tourism Policy & Planning ('24 - '25).
Founder, Consultant, Copywriter, Board Member at HV Ventures
January 1, 1998 - Present
Startup founder, consulting, copywriting, and board governance; ad hoc engagements.
External Manufacturing Supply Chain Management at MSD International GmbH
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2021
External manufacturing supply chain management across eight EU & US sites including EXM integrations and spin-offs.
External Manufacturing Supply Chain Management at Organon International GmbH, CH
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
External manufacturing supply chain management across CH & global sites; transitioned 2021-2022.
Travel Director at The Travel Corporation & Other
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 2014
Led 150+ educational & cultural tours across the EU & Costa Rica, delivering high-quality experiences and leadership excellence.
Corporate Finance & Management Consulting at Deloitte, UK
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001
Corporate finance and management consulting work.
Trainee Accountant at PwC (then Coopers & Lybrand), UK
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1998
Trainee accountant in the UK.
Co-founder at EsusEnergy
January 1, 2010 - Present
Co-founded a renewable bio-energy venture; responsible for investor outreach and project screening in Croatia; ongoing.
Investor & Startup Management (Croatia) at Independent Ventures & Startups
January 1, 2025 - Present
Investor search and pitch operations for solar projects in Croatia; EU art & culture tour ventures; ongoing.

Education

Executive MBA in Strategy at Strathclyde University CH
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
MSc International Hospitality Management at Strathclyde University UK
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999
BSc Politics at Bristol University UK & Occidental College USA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997

Qualifications

SAQ Certification: Start-up Coach & Agile Business
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
Prince2 Project Management Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
Google Certifications in Project Management
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
Google Digital Marketing Leadership (Squared Online) Inspiration Award
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
Applied AI in Business
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
Sustainability Management
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
xMBA
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Life Sciences, Energy & Utilities, Professional Services, Education, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Other