Simon Michel
Simon Michel | |
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| Born | January 19, 1977 Switzerland |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, politician |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Known for | CEO of Ypsomed Holding, member of the National Council (Switzerland) |
Simon Michel (; born 19 January 1977) is a Swiss entrepreneur and politician who has represented The Liberals in the National Council (Switzerland) since 2023. Prior to this, he was a member of the Cantonal Council of Solothurn from 2017 until 2024. Since 2014, Michel has been serving as the CEO of Ypsomed Holding, a medical technology firm founded by his father, Willy Michel, whose net worth is estimated at $3.3 billion.
Early life and education
Born on 19 January 1977, Michel is the son of Willy Michel, the founder of Ypsomed Holding, a company specializing in medical devices established in 1984. His father's wealth is valued at approximately $3.3 billion according to Forbes. Simon Michel earned a Master of Science degree in media and communications management from the University of St. Gallen.
Professional career
Michel launched his professional journey in 2000 as a project manager at Disetronic Medical Systems, Inc., the U.S. branch of his father’s diagnostics enterprise, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He subsequently worked as a business analyst for Arthur D. Little.
Between 2003 and 2006, he was employed at Orange Communications SA, a prominent Swiss telecommunications company. Beginning in 2006, Michel assumed multiple leadership positions within Ypsomed AG, ultimately becoming CEO in 2014.
Additionally, he holds board memberships at several privately held companies such as MV Capital AG, Ahueni AG, sitem-insel AG, Forster Rohner AG (textiles), LEM Surgical AG, DCB Research AG, Ypsomed Holding AG (medical diagnostics), and Ypsotec AG.
Political career
Michel entered politics as a lateral candidate when elected to the Cantonal Council of Solothurn for The Liberals in March 2017, a position he maintained until February 2024. Since 4 December 2023, he has been serving on the National Council (Switzerland).
In 2024, Michel assumed the role of Chairman at Progresuisse, an organization advocating for enhanced Switzerland-E.U. relations, which he co-established in 2021.
Personal life
Simon Michel married Monika Vollmer in 2008. The couple has two children and resides in Solothurn, Switzerland.