Willy Michel
Net worth: 4 511 M $ as of 2026-06-29
Net worth: 4 511 M $ as of 2026-06-29
Wilhelm Michel is a Swiss entrepreneur and businessperson who founded 5 companies, among them: Ypsomed Holding AG, Disetronic Holding AG and Diabetes Center Berne Foundation and who has been at the head of 11 different companies. Presently, Dr. Michel occupies the position of Non-Executive Chairman of Ypsomed Holding AG (which he founded in 2003), Chairman-Supervisory Board of Fertility Biotech AG (which he founded in 2016), Chairman-Trustees Board at Diabetes Center Berne Foundation (which he founded in 2017), Chairman-Supervisory Board at Adval Tech Holding (Germany) GmbH and Chairman-Supervisory Board at Techpharma Management AG. Dr. Michel is also on the board of BV Holding AG (former Chairman) and Faes Bau AG. In his past career Dr. Michel held the position of Chairman at Adval Tech Holding AG, Chief Executive Officer & General Manager for Novo Nordisk Pharma AG, Owner at Museum Franz Gertsch, Chairman & General Manager for Disetronic Holding AG (he founded the company in 1984), Chairman & Chief Executive Officer for Disetronic Medical Systems AG, Chairman of Finox AG (he founded the company in 2007) and Owner at Finox Beteiligungen AG.
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
YPSOMED HOLDING AG 70.45% | 2026-03-05 | 9,615,953 ( 70.45% ) | 4 349 M $ | 2026-06-29 |
SKAN Group AG
SKAN Group AG Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Operates as a holding company which invests in the biopharmaceutical industry 10.51% | 2025-12-30 | 2,364,097 ( 10.51% ) | 162 M $ | 2026-06-29 |
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ADVAL TECH HOLDING AG | Director/Board Member | 2021-05-19 |
BV Holding AG
BV Holding AG Investment ManagersFinance Acts as Private Equity Fund | Director/Board Member | 2008-02-29 |
Faes Bau AG | Director/Board Member | 2010-11-25 |
Techpharma Management AG
Techpharma Management AG Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Chairman | - |
Diabetes Center Berne Foundation | Founder | 2017-05-31 |
Adval Tech Holding (Germany) GmbH
Adval Tech Holding (Germany) GmbH Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Chairman | - |
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| YPSOMED HOLDING AG | Founder | 2022-06-28 |
Finox Biotech AG
Finox Biotech AG Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Specializes in developing fertility drugs | Founder | 2016-06-30 |
Finox Beteiligungen AG
Finox Beteiligungen AG Financial ConglomeratesFinance Private group led by Willy Michel, Chairman and CEO of Disetronic Holding AG | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2013-09-15 |
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| Private companies | 16 |
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Disetronic Holding AG
Disetronic Holding AG Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures medical products for treatment of diabetes | Health Technology |
Adval Tech Holding AG
Adval Tech Holding AG Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Manufactures molds and plastic components for automotive industry | Producer Manufacturing |
Techpharma Management AG
Techpharma Management AG Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
Finox Beteiligungen AG
Finox Beteiligungen AG Financial ConglomeratesFinance Private group led by Willy Michel, Chairman and CEO of Disetronic Holding AG | Finance |
Ypsomed Holding AG
Ypsomed Holding AG Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures injections and diagnostic devices | Health Technology |
Ziemer Group AG
Ziemer Group AG Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops, manufactures, and markets diagnostic and surgical ophthalmic products | Health Technology |
BV Holding AG
BV Holding AG Investment ManagersFinance Acts as Private Equity Fund | Finance |
Disetronic Medical Systems AG | |
Novo Nordisk Pharma AG
Novo Nordisk Pharma AG Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures and markets insulin and diabetes products | Health Technology |
Faes Bau AG | |
Museum Franz Gertsch | |
Finox Biotech AG
Finox Biotech AG Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Specializes in developing fertility drugs | Health Services |
Fertility Biotech AG
Fertility Biotech AG BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops follicle-stimulating hormones and fertility products | Health Technology |
Diabetes Center Berne Foundation | |
Adval Tech Holding (Germany) GmbH
Adval Tech Holding (Germany) GmbH Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
Tecmed AG
Tecmed AG Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides diabetes care services | Health Services |
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