CEO of Anais Ventures (4th gen family member, family office and investment arm)
Julien obtained his Master's degree in Economic Sciences from HEC Lausanne in 2001 and an MBA from INSEAD in 2008.
Julien began his career at Rolex in New York as a Management Trainee, where he was exposed to different departments of the company. After his MBA, he joined Autium Private Limited in Singapore as a partner and Director of Operations, where he spent three years developing the company.
Julien also worked for over fifteen years at Firmenich SA in various positions within the Perfumery and Ingredient divisions. Among his mandates were the management of key client accounts, the management of the Ingredient product portfolio, and ultimately the leadership of the Ingredient division.
In 2022, Julien co-founded the investment company Anaïs Ventures SA, based in Geneva, of which he became the CEO. As part of its mandate, the company oversees a diverse portfolio of direct participations in industrial, leisure and tech companies.
Julien is 47 years old, of Swiss nationality, married and a father of four children. Outside office hours, Julien set up the Ylliam 17 team to compete on the TF35 catamaran foiling circuit.
Visit the WICFE Family Business Podcast Series for Julien's interview on Episode 9: Building a New Legacy: The Transition From Family Business to Family Office.
