SOLAR IMPULSE
Philippe Rathle

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS, FINANCES & ADMINISTRATION

Philippe Rathle

I’m responsible for the financial side of things: accounts, budget, treasury, creditors, taxes as well as administration: salaries, insurance, contracts, permits. I also manage the Solar Impulse Foundation and act as consultant on request for the President and the CEO.

 

“Happiness is having good health and a poor memory!"

CV

  • Age 54, married to an Italian and the father of two adolescents
  • Born in Cairo, immigrated to Switzerland at age 10 and naturalized at age 23
  • Descendant of a family of Greek traders along the silk route
  • 5 years as thermodynamics engineer at BBC and EOS
  • 15 years of top management at EOS, Stellram, Somo and Swisspipe
  • Nearly 10 years of independent management of start-ups and projects
  • Hobbies: genealogy, rowing, tennis, skiing and my dog
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