Monarch Switzerland

Deeper understanding.
Responsible leadership.
Meaningful progress.

Connect your experience with new knowledge. Explore research, graduate education and practical professional learning within one international community.

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Antoniushaus Learning Centre — venue for Monarch Doctoral Workshops

One Monarch · Three connected areas

From theoretical inquiry to practical capability.

One institution. Three connected areas. Find the pathway that reflects your experience, interests and ambitions.

Monarch Switzerland

Higher Education Institution

Monarch Switzerland brings together research, graduate education and professional development within one institutional community. Its three connected areas offer distinct pathways—from theoretical inquiry, through applied research, to practical learning.

01 · Theoretical inquiry

Monarch Global
Research Institute

Examine the ideas shaping business and society through theoretical inquiry, critical thinking and responsible scholarship.

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02 · Applied research

Monarch
Business School

Bring rigorous inquiry to professional challenges through graduate and executive management education.

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03 · Practical learning

Monarch
Management Institute

Build practical knowledge, strengthen professional judgement and continue your development through accessible learning.

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The Monarch difference

Why professionals choose Monarch.

You have spent years developing expertise in your field—leading people, solving complex problems and understanding how organisations work. At Monarch, that experience provides a foundation for deeper inquiry. For doctoral participants, it becomes a starting point for examining assumptions, investigating meaningful questions and developing an original scholarly contribution. Whether your next step is doctoral research, applied study or professional development, Monarch helps you build on what you know and extend the contribution you can make.

Your experience matters.

Connect learning and research with the questions, responsibilities and opportunities of your professional world.

Progress with purpose.

Explore flexible pathways for continuing development, advanced study and scholarly contribution.

Lead with judgement.

Develop thoughtful, evidence-informed decisions through reflection, inquiry and responsible practice.

Your next chapter

Bring your experience.
Develop your next contribution.

Your professional background can be the foundation for deeper inquiry, applied research or practical learning. Find a pathway that reflects your ambitions and the kind of contribution you want to make.

Options within doctoral study

Further doctoral pathways.

Dual doctoral pathways

Explore opportunities to extend your research into a complementary doctoral qualification.

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Monarch Management Institute

Practical learning.
Professional growth.

Build capability for a changing professional world. Explore the MMI’s practical approach to management learning and continuing development.

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Monarch Management Institute—practical learning for professional growth
Ideas & developments

News from the Monarch community.

Research, perspectives and milestones from across Monarch.

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People of Monarch

Experience gives inquiry its depth.

Meet some of the people whose professional experience and research interests reflect the breadth of the Monarch community.

Karthikeyan Chidambaram

Karthikeyan Chidambaram

Exec. Director – Roche USA · Colorado State, USA

He has 25 years high-end expertise in conduct and interpretation of data analysis in the pharmaceutical / biotechnology industry with strategic analytics in commercial and development settings.

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Janine Zitianellis

Janine Zitianellis

Consultant – USA · University of Austin, USA

Ms. Janine Zitianellis is a PhD Candidate in Data Science. Janine holds a master’s degree in data analytics and operations management from Arden University

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Kim Green

Kim Green

Director-Qatar Academy · Bath University, UK

She is the Director of the Qatar Academy Sidra with 25 years leadership and teaching experience in the USA, Qatar, Laos and New Zealand.

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Werner Vermeulen

Werner Vermeulen

Analyst – Quant Connect SA · MSc WorldQuant, SA

He is an experienced senior level Financial Engineer within the international asset management industry, with a demonstrated history of research, collaboration to ensure effective outcomes.

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Cate Valentine

Cate Valentine

Leadership development & coaching · University of South Africa

Cathryn Valentine is a Professional PhD in Leadership candidate and a leadership development expert and coach with over 20 years’ experience. She serves as Lead Faculty at the Center for Creative Leadership in Brussels, UAE and Africa.

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Dr. Jeremie Zoungrana

Dr. Jeremie Zoungrana

Director- Gates Foundation · University of Ouagadougou

Dr. Zoungrana is a health sociologist and program management specialist with two decades of leadership managing family planning; reproductive health; maternal, newborn and child health programs.

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Dr. Emile Kemayou

Dr. Emile Kemayou

Officer-African Dev. Bank · Yaounde University

Dr. Kemayou is the Chief Fragility Officer at the African Development Bank supporting sustainable economic development and social progress while contributing to poverty reduction.

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Marlene Gonzalez

Marlene Gonzalez

Consultant · IESA Business School

She leads client-related initiatives emphasizing executive coaching and accelerating leadership development solutions with experience at McDonald’s Corp.

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Find the perspective that speaks to you.

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Begin a conversation

What would you like to take further?

Tell us about your experience, interests and ambitions. We can help you explore a suitable next step at Monarch.

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