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Is There a Swiss Style of Leadership?

The INSEAD Alumni Association Switzerland had its first ever “Salon Conversations” event at the stylish Brassérie Lipp in Zurich in 2014. Guests were seated five or six to a table with a table host who led a discussion on a business topic close to their heart. The talks took place over a three-course

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CFA Forecast Dinner 2015. February 24, 2015

We are happy to announce that CFA Society Switzerland is inviting members of the INSEAD Alumni community to attend its Forecast Dinner 2015, featuring Henri B. Meier.  A preferred ticket price is available. CFA Forecast Dinner 2015.  February 24, 2015 This year’s Forecast Dinner is at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Zurich.  The keynote speaker

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Zurich Actually is a Little Big City

A long-time Zurich resident, Alexander Wyss, MBA ‘01D, practices business law and is a Partner at Baker & McKenzie. Serving as Zurich Chapter President for almost six years, he’s been active in the INSEAD Alumni community since 2002.  He’s shared with us his favourite places for dining, wine and freshly-roasted coffee, along with insights

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Lac Leman, Mountains, Lausanne

A former resident of Paris and now the Geneva Chapter President, Ludovic Choppin, MBA 12D, still gets a thrill driving to work with a view of the Alps, or being able to jog along the lake and ski in the nearby mountains most weekends. Here he provides tips about the best places for coffee

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Expats Favor Switzerland

Switzerland is the best place to live overseas, according to HSBC’s Expat Explorer survey. Expats praised the career opportunities, high-quality education and sporting facilities available in the country. That is a view that INSEAD Swiss Alumni probably already share. Interestingly, Singapore, home to INSEAD’s second campus, is number two. For single Expats, neighbouring Italy is

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Switzerland Tops MBA Salary Rankings 2014

Switzerland reports the highest average MBA salaries in Europe at USD122,000, and the second highest average MBA compensation in the world in 2014, according to responding employers in the latest survey by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). Denmark and the United Kingdom are close behind for the European ranking. The report also says that

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Visiting Space. What is the future of space travel?

While this doesn’t immediately sound like local news, Professor Claude Nicollier, Switzerland’s first Astronaut will address the British Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Geneva on 17th September. Professor Claude Nicollier will address the topic: “Visiting Space. What is the future of space travel?” Unique! Our Guest of Honour’s place in history is assured. as

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