Willy Michel Explained

Willy Michel
Birth Name:Wilhelm Michel
Birth Date:1947 4, df=yes
Birth Place:Burgdorf, Switzerland
Nationality:Swiss
Occupation:Businessman, art collector
Known For:Founding and leading Ypsomed
Children:3, including Simon

Wilhelm "Willy" Michel (born 29 April 1947) is a Swiss business magnate, billionaire and art collector.[1] He is the founder of Ypsomed Selfcare Solutions, a pharmaceutical company that develops self-injection and diagnostic systems. Michel remains the controlling shareholder with a combined 71% of shares.[2] He is the father of Simon Michel, who serves on the National Council (Switzerland). As of 2023, his net worth is estimated at $3.8 billion by Forbes.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Works from the Willy Michel Collection. Paintings / Museum Franz Gertsch . 2023-12-15 . www.museum-franzgertsch.ch . en-US . 2022-12-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221222122645/https://www.museum-franzgertsch.ch/en/exhibitions/freshly-painted/ . live .
  2. Web site: 2022-05-17 . Changes in the Board of Directors at Ypsomed . 2023-12-15 . www.ypsomed.com . en . 2023-03-28 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230328135759/https://www.ypsomed.com/en/media/details/changes-in-the-board-of-directors-at-ypsomed.html . live .
  3. Web site: Willy Michel . 2023-12-15 . Forbes . en . 2023-11-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231116014322/https://www.forbes.com/profile/willy-michel/ . live .