Jacques BLANC is a Partner at BDO SA since April 2001, responsible for strategy and development for BDO Suisse romande, with a focus on consulting for public administrations and municipalities. Areas of expertise include strategic planning, organizational development, business plans, innovation, and financial planning for municipalities. Additionally, Jacques BLANC holds a Private Pilot License (PPL) from Lausanne Aeroclub since October 1989. Academic qualifications include a Doctorate in Physics from Freie Universität Berlin (1990-1994), a Master's degree in Physics from EPFL (1982-1987), and an MBA in Economics from HEC Lausanne (1997-1998).