Global Expert Board
Dr. Patrick Eugster
Chief Executive Officer, Simpego
Dr. Patrick Eugster is a Swiss executive and digital transformation leader with extensive experience in the insurance and financial services sectors. He currently serves as the CEO of Simpego Versicherungen AG, a Zurich-based insurtech company that has become one of Switzerland’s top 10 car insurers within five years. Under his leadership, Simpego has embraced automation, customer-centricity, and digital innovation to streamline insurance services and enhance user experience.
In their own seat
Why Patrick is at PMU.
The mandates, the institutions, and the experience Patrick brings into the classroom and the thesis committee.
Dr. Eugster holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from the University of Zurich. His academic background complements his strategic and operational expertise in corporate management. He is a frequent speaker at industry events, including the HZ Insurance Horizon Day, where he discusses topics such as growth, automation, and the evolving role of AI in insurance.
At Paris Metropolitan University, Dr. Eugster contributes his insights on digital business models, innovation leadership, and the future of insurance, supporting the university’s mission to bridge academic knowledge with real-world impact.
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