nicolas robatel

Nicolas is a Swiss citizen. He is passionate about the energy transition and digital business models. He has a background in electrical engineering, an extensive experience in IT management, IT service delivery and project management with a focus on delivering added values to customers. He currently works for a Swiss utility as an IT business partner and manages several strategic projects. He obtained his PMP in March 2021.


Nicolas has 30+ years of initiating and delivering sustained results in enterprise software, processes, and profitability. He enjoys the close collaboration with business stakeholders, leading cross-functional teams, coaching individuals, and managing organizational changes both as a leader and expert consultant. Experience in corporates and start-ups. He believes in the power of dedicated people, diversity, and collaboration to innovate and overcome challenges.

Nicolas has 20+ years of working experience in Asia (Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and India) with a base in Japan.
Industries knowledge:
- power grid management, smart grids, VPP, microgrids, flexibility, IoT and energy market
- machining-tools industry (manufacturing and sales)

He is curious, flexible, highly adaptive, and a problem solver. He is fluent in French, English, German and Japanese

In his spare time Nicolas practices kendo, badminton, ocean activities (diving, beach cleaning...) and hiking.

You can learn more about Nicolas by visiting his LinkedIn profile.