About us
With 12 educational institutions in Switzerland, the Vantage Education Group is the leading private provider of education and training, offering accredited degrees in the fields of business administration, human resources, marketing, tourism, ICT and healthcare.
Our mission is to unleash the inherent potential of our students and elevate their employability through practical, skill-focused education.
The diversity of our educational institutions and their study programs enables us to educate more than 12,000 working students at 20 locations every year. Central to our pedagogical philosophy is the ‘Learning by Doing’ model, which prioritizes hands-on experience and practical application, ensuring our graduates are not only knowledgeable. This also adept at navigating real-world challenges. All our teachers are industry professionals who bring real-world expertise and insights into the classroom. This ensures our students to receive the most relevant and up-to-date instruction, preparing them for the demands of the modern workforce.
Our strong employability outcomes translate into outstanding return on investment for our students, who consistently progress in their careers upon graduation.
Board of Directors
Jonathan Wynne
Chairman of the Board
Jonathan Wynne is passionate about education and has been active in the sector since 2008. He has amassed experience across several verticals, including Child Care, K12 schools and Higher Education, and has worked around the globe – from Switzerland and Europe to North and South America, the Middle East, South East Asia and China. Jonathan Wynne holds a Master’s degree in Engineering, awarded by the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL).
Nicolas Faivre
Board of Directors
Nicolas Faivre, a former investment banker at Credit Suisse, co-founded Helvetica Capital in Zurich, which is recognised for its strong ties to regional entrepreneurs. Having left Helvetica Capital, he continues to leverage his solid network of business contacts across multiple sectors, in both the Swiss French and Swiss German regions. Nicolas Faivre holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration, awarded by HEC Lausanne.
Christopher Hein
Group CEO and Delegate of the Board of Directors
As Group CEO, Christopher Hein is responsible for the overall management, positioning and ongoing development of the family of schools of Vantage Education. He has over 20 years of professional experience in the media, consulting and education industry. He has lived in New York, Frankfurt, Munich, Sydney, Dubai, London and Hong Kong while working in more than 40 countries with clients personally himself. Christopher holds a business degree from the University of Applied Science in Mainz (B.A.) and a Master’s degree from the University of Sydney.
