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Strategic Philanthropy as an integral part of the family enterprise

Family philanthropy webinar

When

25 September 2025

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2pm CEST (45 mins)

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Online

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Public

Join us for an engaging 45-minute conversation and Q&A!

IMD’s Peter Vogel in conversation with Thierry Mauvernay.

In this webinar, Thierry Mauvernay, president of Après-demain, Debiopharm & Fondation Philanthropique Next, will share his approach to philanthropy and how he leverages philanthropy as a strategic and integral part of their family enterprise system. Thierry will share insights into the philosophy and principles that guide their philanthropic initiatives, emphasizing the importance of aligning these efforts with the broader goals of their family business.

This webinar will provide valuable takeaways for anyone interested in incorporating philanthropy into their business strategy, offering practical advice on how to create and sustain impactful philanthropic initiatives. Join us to learn from Thierry Mauvernay’s extensive experience and discover how to make philanthropy a cornerstone of your family enterprise.

Tune in to discover:

Key Insights:
Gain valuable insights from the Mauvernay family’s experience in running highly strategic philanthropic foundations. Learn how they have
successfully integrated philanthropy into their business model.

Best Practices:
Discover best practices for effective leadership in truly impactful philanthropic initiatives. Understand the strategies that have led to their success and how you can apply them to your own efforts.

Strategic Integration:
Learn how to leverage philanthropy as a strategic component of your family enterprise system. See how aligning philanthropic efforts with business goals can create a powerful synergy.

Peter Vogel

Professor of Family Business and Entrepreneurship and Director of the IMD Global Family Business Center

Peter Vogel is the Professor of Family Business and Entrepreneurship. An expert on family enterprises, he leads IMD’s work in this field as Director of the IMD Global Family Business Center and Debiopharm Chair in Family Philanthropy. He was named by Poets&Quants as one of the world’s best business school professors under the age of 40 in 202…

Thierry Mauvernay

President Après-demain, Debiopharm and Fondation Philanthropique Next

With the aspiration of bringing curative drug therapies and visionary healthcare solutions to patients worldwide, Mr. Mauvernay is President of Après-demain SA, the parent company of Debiopharm, a Swiss, privately owned, biopharmaceutical company founded by his father over 40 years ago. Debiopharm, with 15 ongoing drug research programs, has developed two blockbuster therapies for cancer patients, oxaliplatin and triptorelin, along with a potential 3rd Head & Neck Cancer drug currently in phase III development with an international partner. Après-demain SA invests in a variety of industries including companies impacting sustainable energy, education, food, services to individuals with real estate, via 30+ direct investments in companies as well as LP investments in more than 100 funds globally. In addition, Mr. Mauvernay is also Chairman of the investment committee of Debiopharm Innovation Fund, backed by his experience as an entrepreneur in the international cosmetics industry before joining his family’s drug development business and asset diversification activities. His educational background includes a Master of Science in Economics and Marketing along with an MBA from the ‘Institut d’Administration des Entreprises’.

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About the family philanthropy webinar series:

Following the successful publication of the Family Philanthropy Navigator book and the enriching events and conversations that ensued, the Debiopharm Chair for Family Philanthropy at IMD is pleased to announce a new series of webinars, which are designed to address the most pressing challenges faced by philanthropic families across the globe and to share their impressive impact stories.

Throughout this series, we will explore a range of topics that are pivotal to the success and sustainability of family philanthropy. From managing generational transitions to fostering effective co-leadership and collaboration, each webinar will feature expert speakers and thought leaders who bring a wealth of experience and knowledge.

We invite you to join us in these engaging and interactive sessions, where you will have the opportunity to gain new perspectives, share your experiences, and connect with other philanthropic families. Together, we can navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities that lie ahead in the realm of family philanthropy.

We look forward to your participation and to continuing the conversation that began with the Family Philanthropy Navigator book.

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