INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS a Flagship Activity of the Canton of Vaud 2 VAUD ECONOMIC PROMOTION / INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
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INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS A flagship activity of the canton of Vaud 2 VAUD ECONOMIC PROMOTION / INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS AN ATTRACTIVE SETTING FOR BUSINESSES AT THE HEART OF EUROPE The canton of Vaud has many distinctive advantages: it is both a highly prosperous region and a center of global innovation while benefiting from a high concentration of academic institutes. Vaud is also located in the heart of Switzerland, a country that enjoys great economic stability and is marked by a strong work ethic. A major center of global innovation, the canton of Vaud Some young companies, following the example of the US benefits from many assets. In addition, the quality of life is startup Magic Leap, specialized in augmented reality, have excellent, which explains why many foreign companies chosen the central location of the canton of Vaud to expand decide to set up their headquarters there. Major companies into Europe, or even into the Asian market. with international reputations are present across all economic sectors: Nissan, Medtronic, Nestlé, Chiquita, Edwards Lifesciences, SC Johnson, Cisco, Honeywell, BOBST, Incyte, Becton Dickinson. Some of these companies were born in the canton, others have established themselves in the region to establish their global, EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa) or European headquarters. “I would recommend the canton of Vaud without hesitation to any company that wishes to set up business in Europe for all the reasons that led Medtronic to do so: its location at the heart of the continent, its reputation for quality and precision, its highly skilled personnel, the proximity of FRANÇOIS MONORY Vice-president of operations advanced scientific research centers and international at the Medtronic Cardiac and organizations (UN, WHO).” Vascular Group AN IDEAL ENVIRONMENT FOR INVESTING Located in the heart of Europe, The canton of Vaud is the largest of the There are some 50,000 companies in Switzerland never ceases to amaze French-speaking cantons, but also the the canton, mainly operating in the with its diversity and prosperity. Its most populated, with more than service sector, but they also lead the political system is based on direct 800,000 inhabitants. An illustration of way in technology sectors with high democracy and consensus, giving rise its openness is that nearly a third of its added value such as precision instru- to productive stability that greatly population hails from abroad. A signif- ments, medical equipment and infor- benefits the economy. The country icant proportion of these people are mation technology. regularly ranks among the most highly qualified and were attracted by competitive in the world. the working conditions and excellence of the region’s institutions. VAUD ECONOMIC PROMOTION / INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 3 WORKING IN SYNERGY Various business centers have been created in the canton of Vaud in recent years to provide infrastructure that meets the needs of companies and to host new businesses in dynamic environments. EYSINS ROLLE Terre Bonne Park A-One Business Center Terre Bonne Park is designed to host multinationals, par- Established in 2008, this business center situated between ticularly in the administrative and high-tech fields, such as the vineyards and the lake is home to renowned multina- Sword and Becton Dickinson. tionals such as Chiquita, Honeywell, ADM ou SC Johnson. 23 749 9 1 companies parking spaces buildings forming a coherent Minergie eco-label covering whole the whole site 48,000 m2 1,600 of surface area employees 39,500 m2 1 of surface area restaurant and children’s center LAUSANNE TOLOCHENAZ World Trade Center Lake Geneva Center As well as being a hosting solution within the Vaud capital, This center benefits from its proximity to many other com- the WTC operates as an area for exchange, providing panies established in the nearby industrial and commercial access to a global network. area. Salesforce and Accuray are hosted there. 1 150 Design Located just 100 m studio equipped with the seats in the conference is contemporary and with from the A1 highway, latest generation video rooms, which can be rented state-of-the-art equipment connecting Geneva, Lausanne conferencing system on request and other major Swiss cities 15,000 m2 18,000 m2 45 mins of green space in which the 8,000 m2 of modular premises, from Geneva Airport building complex is of office space, convertible depending on the integrated, which makes for a according to the user’s needs development of each particularly pleasant working company environment 4 VAUD ECONOMIC PROMOTION / INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS Conventions and events The canton of Vaud is home to three large convention centers, enabling companies to organize events, sympo- siums and conferences. They can accommodate up to 10,000 people. These centers have been designed for ease of access and have the necessary infrastructure nearby (hotels, restau- rants etc.). Many hotels in the region also provide meeting spaces and conference rooms for more modest capacities. LAUSANNE Beaulieu Convention Center congres-lausanne.ch LAUSANNE, EPFL CAMPUS 1st Swiss Tech Convention Center stcc.ch place for the IMD in the international open MONTREUX programs and a top three ranking in the worldwide executive education rankings, Montreux Music & Convention conducted by the Financial Times, for six Center years in a row. 2m2c.ch Photo: Swisstech Convention Center EPFL | Sources: IMD, Financial Times Financial IMD, EPFL | Sources: Center Convention Swisstech Photo: VAUD ECONOMIC PROMOTION / INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 5 ICONIC INSTITUTIONS As soon as they arrive in the canton of Vaud, senior executives of large companies benefit from continuous training opportunities to maintain their skills, progress and develop new aspects of their firm. Two remarkable institutes are particularly aimed at this type of demanding target audience. International Institute for Management Tax Policy Center hosted by the UNIL Development (IMD) The Tax Policy Center at the University of Lausanne (UNIL) The International Institute for Management Development is hosted jointly by the faculties of Law, Criminal Justice (IMD) in Lausanne is a leading business school specializing and Public Administration, and Business and Economics. It in developing leaders, transforming organizations and cre- aims to bring together the various research and teaching ating an immediate and positive impact for the long term. activities in this area. The IMD faculty balances teaching, research and work with influential international companies to keep up to speed The Center actively collaborates with the OECD (Organi- with the latest ideas and trends in management. sation for Economic Co-operation and Development) and the IBFD (International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation). It 8,000 120 also coordinates a research network on fiscal federalism executives every year from international firms every 98 countries come to learn year call upon the IMD for and manages two executive education programs. Its mem- at the IMD. personalized programs. bers have authored numerous publications and organized various conferences. 17 10 associate members from the publications are released various faculties collaborate each year from the Tax Policy within the center. Center. Photo: Swisstech Convention Center EPFL | Sources: IMD, Financial Times Financial IMD, EPFL | Sources: Center Convention Swisstech Photo: “The Lausanne region benefits from a very favorable ecosystem, with major innovation dynamics in technological fields. We are committed to staying here.” CHRISTINE MACQUEEN Director of Corporate Affairs at SICPA In addition to these institutes geared specifically towards (CHUV) and the School of Engineering and Management senior executives, the canton of Vaud also benefits from the (HEIG-VD). These also help to attract companies working in presence of several academic and research institutions of the medical, technological and industrial fields, drawing on international renown: the École Polytechnique Fédérale de a high level of expertise and advanced knowledge. Lausanne (EPFL), the University Hospital of Lausanne 6 VAUD ECONOMIC PROMOTION / INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES A considerable number of international companies, many of them from the USA, have chosen the canton of Vaud for their headquarters. Presented here is a selection of these companies, as well as Swiss companies that have experienced strong international development yet decided to establish their headquarters in their region of origin. Accuray Biosensors Accuray is a US radiation oncology company which is a The international Biosensors group, which started out in leader in radiotherapy thanks to its development of inno- Singapore, develops devices for cardiovascular and endo- vative devices. The company has set up its European head- vascular care as well as intensive care and cardiac imaging. quarters in Morges. Its European headquarters are located in Morges. accuray.com biosensors.com ADC Therapeutics BOBST This Vaud startup, specializing in antibody drug conjugates Founded in Lausanne in 1890, this company specializing in (ADC) for cancer patients, expanded its operations in the the manufacture of packaging materials is present in more USA (production) and the United Kingdom (R&D), but has than 50 countries and employs nearly 5,000 people world- kept its general headquarters at the Biopôle site in Épalinges. wide. adctherapeutics.com bobst.com ADM British American Tobacco Archer Daniels Midland, founded in 1923,