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Martin Vetterli (President), Gisou van der Goot (Vice Presidency for Responsible Transformation – VPT), Jan Hesthaven (Vice Presidency for Academic Affairs – VPA), Ursula Oesterle (Vice Presidency for Innovation – VPI), Françoise Bommensatt (Vice Presidency for Finances – VPF) et Matthias Gäumann (Vice Presidency for Operations – VPO) © Catherine Leutenegger
Introduction
EPFL’s vice presidencies coordinate the School’s activities. Each one is led by a vice president who is part of the School’s management team. Some also have associate vice presidents responsible for a specific area.
Vice presidents have decision-making authority over the activities they are responsible for. They are appointed by the ETH Board upon the recommendation of the EPFL president.
Vice Presidencies
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The VPA ensures EPFL delivers excellence in research and education. It works through five associate Vice Presidencies.
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The VPI the interface with industrial milieus, in particular through the EPFL Innovation Park, a place of interaction and proximity between companies and the campus.
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The VPF is responsible for developing and implementing EPFL’s financial strategy. It oversees financial planning, controlling, accounting and treasury operations.