Innovation

Geneva: The Global Capital of Peace Fostering a thriving business metropolis

For a city with a population under half a million, Geneva has more influence on the global stage than people would expect. Within the Greater Geneva Bern Area (GGBA), lies one of the world’s most iconic and globally-minded cities. Endearingly referred to as the “world’s smallest metropolis,” Geneva is the capital of peace, the cradle…
St.GallenBodenseeArea: One of Switzerland’s Most Attractive Regions

Interview: Karin Jung, Head of the Department of Economics and Labor, Canton St.Gallen In eastern Switzerland, lies the St.GallenBodenseeArea (SGBA), an initiative of the cantons of St.Gallen, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, and Thurgau. SGBA is one of the largest and the most cost-efficient of the various economic areas of Switzerland, and rests between Munich and…
Canton Schwyz: The founding father of Swiss HealthTech

The Canton of Schwyz is one of the founding cantons and gave the entire nation its name. It has proven itself an autonomous industrial location resilient to economic pressures, and an active innovation hub. GDP growth in Schwyz exceeds the Swiss average and productivity is astonishingly high. Interview: Andreas Barraud, Head of the Department for Economic…
Knowledge Generates Value

Knowledge generates value, and it is the key to solving societal problems and overcoming global challenges. It is one of the most important resources in our society, and it will become even more important in the future. In everything that it does, the University of Bern feels its obligation to bring about benefits for science,…
Swiss Hospitality: Fueling the Future Needs of the Industry

The rise in global consumer purchasing power, coupled with developments in digital innovation, has surged an unprecedented growth in the tourism and hospitality sectors in recent years. However with this expansion, comes new challenges, and one of today’s most pressing challenges to the industry is finding and employing qualified individuals to lead companies, and the…
EHL Group: The Global Hospitality Powerhouse

As it celebrates its 126th anniversary, the world’s top hospitality management education group enjoys a unique heritage that enriches its programs, its partnerships and energizes the future careers of its graduates. From its professional training school in the Swiss Alps, just a stone’s throw away from Davos, to its university programs in Lausanne (Switzerland), EHL…
Switzerland is a Global Innovation and Technology Leader

Interview: Simone Wyss Fedele, CEO, Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE) An increasing number of American technology companies are setting up offices in Switzerland including well-known giants such as Google, Microsoft, eBay and Biogen. Simone Wyss Fedele, CEO of Switzerland’s official trade and investment promotion organization, explains why. What are the strengths of Switzerland as business…
A Coffee Giant Without Growing a Single Bean

Switzerland exported nearly $2.4 billion worth of coffee in 2018 Although no coffee trees are growing within Switzerland, the nation is one of the most significant trading places for green coffee and one of the world’s largest coffee processors. Switzerland is also one of the world’s largest green coffee importers and processors through high-tech manufacturing…
Industry: The Backbone of the Swiss Economy

Switzerland is one of the biggest industrial exporters per capita For a small independent country with a population of 8.5 million, Switzerland has become a surprisingly strong industrial powerhouse with an ecosystem that is incredibly competitive. Swiss industry has represented 18% of GDP for many years, and is an important central component of the economy.…
Canton of Grisons: Work where you love to live

Switzerland’s largest Canton offers much more than pristine nature, culturally enriching environments, and thrilling recreational opportunities for tourists. Suitable industrial land is increasingly scarce in Switzerland. With more than 3.2 million square feet of premium industrial zones priced nearly 25% lower than at alternative Swiss metropolitan areas, the Canton of Grisons provides one of the…
Boosting the Attractiveness of Grisons as a Base for Global Operations

Interview: Marcus Caduff, Head of the Department for Economic and Social Affairs, Canton of Grisons How do you assess the competitiveness Grisons as a base for global operations? We host the annual meeting of the WEF in Davos, and are famous for tourism in several hotspots such as St. Moritz, Laax oder Arosa-Lenzerheide. In business,…
Luxury Aviation

Privately owned and chartered aircraft arrive to Davos symbolizing a thriving sector With Richard Gaona at the helm, Comlux has transformed as a Swiss-based service provider in the fields of business aviation, transaction and completion services, into a diversified global operation continuing to rapidly expand. Gaona is committed to continuously setting new standards in the…
Switzerland Innovation, Connecting Great Minds

From proton therapy for deep-seated tumor irradiation, to minimally invasive robot-assisted computer-guided laser osteotome, and innovative cancer immunotherapy research, Switzerland Innovation is facilitating world-class collaborations for companies, startups and universities to come together under one roof and find innovative solutions to some of the world’s greatest challenges. Switzerland Innovation is the epicenter of merging talent,…
The Evolving Swiss Financial Services Sector

A new wave of financial institutions are transforming the field Previously notorious for offshore bank accounts, secret holdings and masked account holders, the Swiss financial services and banking sector has completely evolved, with transparency at the forefront. Switzerland now adheres to strict regulations, requiring institutions to disclose all assets held by American account holders. In…
IMD: leading the way in executive education

A conversation with Professor Jean-François Manzoni, President of IMD and Nestlé Chaired Professor January 23, 2020 Switzerland is a small but unique country that punches above its weight in many categories including business, education and innovation. One Swiss institution at the intersection of all three is the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), the partner…
Leading in Fundamental Scientific Research

Interview: Prof. Dr. Christian Leumann, Rector, University of Bern How do you assess Swiss education? Switzerland is known for its quality, and academia is no exception. Most Swiss universities are ranked within the top 1% globally. Switzerland’s education system has several advantages, including the dual education system, which allows the population to pursue different successful…
A Digital Backbone

January 23, 2020 Switzerland as a nation is known as a trailblazer, having accomplished many firsts across a variety of sectors, including telecommunications. Switzerland is the world’s largest investor in telecommunications infrastructure per capita, thanks to the nation’s leading telecommunications provider, Swisscom. Within the competitive telecommunications market, Swisscom has managed to retain its market…
Engineering Innovative Technologies

Interview: Roland Fischer, CEO, Oerlikon Oerlikon creates new innovative solutions to tackle some of the world’s greatest challenges. With their engineering technology, they can give products improved and more desirable functions. These applications are specially designed for growth sectors, and utilized across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, energy, tooling and additive manufacturing. Is global digitization…
Interview: Martin Sauter, CEO, Sauter Bachmann

Based in the Canton of Glarus lies Sauter Bachman, an indigenous family owned success story with nearly 100 years of history. The Swiss precision manufacturing company produces multifaceted high-quality gears, gearboxes and complex systems for customers in industry and aerospace. GE Aviation, Pratt Whitney and other USA clients rely on Sauter Bachman as a crucial…
The Future of Work

January 23, 2020 A conversation with CEO of The Adecco Group, Alain Dehaze, who promises to continue to make the future work for everyone. Switzerland is home to a unique labor market that has gained a world renowned reputation for excellence, innovation, and continues to surprise with its qualified youth. How has Switzerland fostered such…
Closing the innovation gap

Viewpoint: Marco Huwiler, Country Managing Director, Accenture Switzerland When the world economy catches a cold, Switzerland sneezes. Following weak global growth, Switzerland is feeling the sniffles, with stagnant GDP and a collapse in profitability in recent years. But there is wisdom in the old saying “starve a fever, feed a cold”. Companies with the courage…
Irish Produce Conquers Global Markets

The Irish agri-food sector is diversifying its markets and pioneered the approach to sustainable food production Agri-food is Ireland’s largest indigenous industry, employing over 8.4% of the working population, and when employment in marketing, processing and inputs are included, the agri-food sector accounts for nearly 10% of total employment. The sector largely contributes to the…
An Inside Look at Ireland’s Economic Growth

Ireland’s polished business ecosystem caters to foreign direct investment and nurtures innovation. The global footprint of Irish companies has never been greater Walking through the cobblestone streets of Dublin, the juxtaposition of modern buildings wedged between historic Georgian brick offices represents the tidal wave of change foreign direct investment has implemented across the nation. Growth…
Cork: Ireland’s Second Largest Economic Driver

On track to be the fastest growing county over the next two decades Overlooking the colorful city with a winding river and emerald rolling hills surrounding the parameter, Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Tim Lucey, was proud to showcase his county. Cork is the largest county in Ireland, and home to the second most…