It was Lionel Terray, a French mountaineer whose many achievements include an expedition to Annapurna in 1950 and the first ascent of Makalu in 1955, who said: “The secret to having the richest experiences, and knowing the greatest joys life has to offer, is to live dangerously.”
 At Paccard-Balmat, we believe that both when climbing a mountain and ascending to the summit of your career goals, pessimism in the face of reality gives way to the optimism of determination.
The experience gained by our consultants in their previous operational or HR roles means that they are able to make ambitious yet realistic suggestions. Their understanding of industry, business models and psychology, as well as familiarity with the big industry players, feeds into their advice and allows them to think outside the box, be daring even. For us, courage is the backbone of a successful business.