The Team

	Professor Paul Dembinski CO-DIRECTOR OF THE PRIZE AND DIRECTOR OF THE OBSERVATOIRE DE LA FINANCE Prof. Paul H. Dembinski is the initiator and Director of the Foundation of the Observatoire de la Finance. In parallel, he is partner and co-founder (with Alain Schoenenberger) of Eco’Diagnostic, an independent economic research institute working for both government and private clients in Switzerland and elsewhere. Paul H. Dembinski is also Professor at the University of Fribourg.
	Dr. Virgile Perret PROJECT MANAGER Dr. Virgile Perret holds a Ph.D in Political Science from the University of Lausanne, for which he was awarded the Prize of the Faculty in 2013. He’s specialized in the study of digital currencies and technological innovation from an interdisciplinary perspective. He collaborated with the European Commission, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the State of Vaud. He contributes to the organization of the Prize since 2018.
	Nati Garcia ADMINISTRATOR OF THE PRIZE Nati studied in Geneva where she graduated in History and European Studies. Her professional career has centred around communications and event management for both public sector organisations and private sector firms. These have included the Observatoire de la Finance, Logistica de Actos SL and the School for Arabic Studies. She currently works in Accenture. She has coordinated the administration of the Prize since 2012.
	Hannah Soissons ADMINISTRATOR OF THE PRIZE Hannah Soissons obtained a Master’s degree in Economics and Finance, with a specialization in Statistical and Economics Studies, in France. She works at the Observatoire de la Finance on differents projects, including managing the administration of the Prize since 2011.