Ernest Cavin
Founder & Certified Board Member
Ernest Cavin, DBA, MBA, BSc, is a distinguished executive and certified Board Member with over 25 years of leadership experience in the MedTech and Telecom/IT sectors. Renowned for his strategic vision and ability to drive sustainable growth, Ernest Cavin has built a reputation for navigating complex challenges and delivering innovative solutions that foster long-term success.
Ernest Cavin’s board experience spans several distinguished organizations, including PeriVision in Epalinges, Canton Lausanne (Switzerland), where he leads transformative initiatives in AI, VR, SaaS, and cloud-based healthcare technologies, while serving on the Nominating, Governance, and Compensation Committees to ensure strategic alignment and drive innovation. At Schloss Hünigen in Konolfingen, Canton Bern (Switzerland), Ernest Cavin contributes as a Board Member to advancing its reputation as a historic hotel and event venue renowned for gastronomy and hospitality. His role at Comlab in Ittigen, Canton Bern (Switzerland), involves board leadership at a global leader in communication systems for tunnels and railways. Additionally, Ernest Cavin serves as a Board Member at the Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Hamilton County, Ohio (USA), an organization dedicated to empowering individuals through employment and enrichment programs.
As an experienced board member and executive, Ernest Cavin has had the privilege of working closely with numerous small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly family-owned businesses. These organizations, with their deeply rooted values, enduring traditions, and strong connections between the business and its people, have provided unique insights and constant inspiration. However, family-owned businesses and SMEs also present distinct challenges, balancing economic success with familial values and long-term responsibilities for future generations. Ernest Cavin’s nuanced approach blends respect for tradition with a forward-looking vision, driving sustainable transformation while honoring the legacy of the businesses he supports.
Ernest Cavin’s expertise is underscored by advanced certifications in Cybersecurity Oversight from the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) and Board Leadership from the Rochester-Bern Executive Programs, a collaboration between the University of Bern and the University of Rochester. These qualifications highlight his commitment to governance excellence, strategic oversight, and mitigating complex risks.