Position: International President, EiC International (Switzerland)

Additional Roles: Board Member & Key Stakeholder, iCapital Ventures & iCapitalLior

Career & Professional Background

Dr. Prof. Ish Anand brings over 30 years of global leadership operating across institutional capital, cross-border investments, emerging-market expansion, and strategic business development. Throughout his career, he has syndicated over $100M+ in debt for high-growth ventures and guided a co-founded enterprise through a successful IPO. Operating internationally across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and North America, he serves as Founder and CEO of Relia Smart Global Advisory (UAE) and Relia Smart Learning Systems (India), alongside holding key board and advisory roles across UAE, Switzerland, France, Canada, India, Luxembourg, and Singapore.

Areas of Expertise

• Cross-border capital structuring, debt/equity fundraising, and international trade corridors.
• Emerging-market growth strategies and Global South connectivity.
• Board stewardship, institutional governance, and ethical business frameworks.
• Innovation ecosystems, vocational training (Swiss Dual-VET model), and AI governance.

Journey with EIC

Dr. Anand’s association with EIC stems from a shared commitment to responsible economic development, cross-border innovation, and ethical governance. Drawn to EIC’s mission at the intersection of investment, education, and strategic policy, he joined iCapital Ventures as a Board Member before being elected International President of EiC International to lead its next phase of global growth.

Mission & Strategic Priorities

His primary mission is to expand EIC’s global governance footprint and build sustainable, high-impact partnerships across regions. His top priorities include:

1. Global Footprint: Expanding engagement across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Eastern Europe.
2. Responsible Innovation & AI: Positioning EIC as a thought leader in ethical AI governance and digital transformation.
3. Ecosystem Growth: Enhancing investment access for SMEs, startups, and institutions through cross-border platforms.
4. Capacity Building: Developing future-ready leaders through innovative education and vocational frameworks.

Vision for the Entity

Dr. Anand envisions EiC International as a globally respected catalyst for action-oriented cooperation—seamlessly connecting institutional capital, emerging technologies, and human-centric education to drive long-term economic prosperity.

Message to the Community

"Leadership is fundamentally about service, collaboration, integrity, and long-term impact. By building stronger bridges between innovation, investment, education, and governance, we can shape a more prosperous, resilient, and inclusive global economy. Let us continue to pursue leadership through collaboration, innovation with responsibility, and growth with purpose."