Guillaume Gagnier has been the CFO and HR Director at LIGENTEC SA, a leading provider of photonic integrated circuits in Lausanne, Switzerland, since 2022. A graduate of HEC Paris, he brings a wealth of knowledge in finance, entrepreneurship, and innovation from his previous roles at GEOSATIS and ValleyRoad Capital SA. Guillaume focuses on talent acquisition and organizational development and actively represents LIGENTEC at industry events, promoting the company's advancements and supporting its mission to shape the future of photonics.

Co-founder and architecture nerd of Akhetonics. With over 2 decades spend in computer science and physics, I’ve worked on everything from the fundamental design of processors, programming operating systems and compilers, to hacking neural networks. Even though I am a nerd at heart, I’ve spend 12 years in the military as an infantry officer in the army airborne.

As a Corporate Recruiter at SMART Photonics, I contribute to the growth and success of the company by attracting and hiring qualified candidates for the photonics industry. With the help of my team, I manage the full-cycle recruitment process, from sourcing and screening to interviewing and negotiating offers.