Monthly Archives: February 2017

Dec 7 INSEAD Holiday Season Apéro

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Dear Alumni,

You are invited to celebrate the coming Festive Season at Chez Philippe Bar with Geneva area alumni.

INSEAD Holiday Season Apéro, December 7, 2017, Geneva
It is that time of year again to re-connect and relax together before the Christmas break. This year we are gathering after work at Chez Philippe Bar, located in the Passage des Lions. Join us for an informal and fun gathering with fellow INSEADers.  Refreshing tapas are sponsored by the Geneva chapter of the INSEAD Alumni Association. Participation is free but registration is requested. Drinks are paid for individually. Join us!!

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When: Thursday, December 7, 2017 19:00
Where: Chez Philippe Bar, Passage des Lions, Rue du Rhône 8, 1204 Genève
Tickets: Free with registration on XING. Drinks are paid for individually.

Registration on XING    https://en.xing-events.com/GEXMAS.html

INSEAD Alumni Association Switzerland
 Mina Draganova, MAP’17J, Event Organizer
Ludovic Choppin, MBA’12D, Geneva Chapter President
[email protected]

 

Nov 9 Bocconi-Hosted HR Expert Panel: WEF, COFCO, & L’Occitane Group

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Dear Alumni,

You are invited to a career and personal development event organized by Bocconi Alumni Association Geneva.

Bocconi-Hosted HR Expert Panel: WEF, COFCO, & L’Occitane Group
November 9, 2017
INSEAD Alumni are invited to the latest Career & Personal Development event from Bocconi. It features HR experts Paolo Gallo, Chief People & Culture Officer, Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum; Antonio Calco’ Labruzzo, Global Human Resources Director, COFCO International; and Julien Schmidt, Group Human Resources Director, L’Occitane Group. The panel will be moderated by a Bocconi University Professor.  A networking apéro will follow the panel. Bocconi Alumni in Geneva look forward to seeing you

Key Facts

When: Thursday, November 9, 2017 18.30
Where: Swissotel Metropole, Geneva
Friends of Bocconi Ticket: CHF 110

Registration: On Eventbrite  http://www.eventbrite.com/e/baa-career-personal-development-month-friends-tickets-38492443936 Click green Tickets button.
Note that there are two events listed, select Nov 9 event.

INSEAD Alumni Association Switzerland
Ludovic Choppin, MBA’12D, Geneva Chapter President
events@insead.ch

Nov 9 IWIB Breakfast with Special Guest

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Dear Alumni,

You are invited to an exclusive breakfast with a passionate campaigner for women’s leadership in business.

INSEAD and PWN Zug & Zurich’s Breakfast Fireside Chat with Simona Scarpaleggia, CEO IKEA Switzerland, Zurich
November 9, 2017

INSEAD alumni and the Professional Women’s Network (PWN) Zug & Zurich invite you to join us and be inspired by Simona’s mission to support and increase women’s representation at the top levels of management. In her words “… there is huge potential that could be unlocked simply by valuing and empowering women. The energy, the power and creativity of women is badly needed – not only to make this world a better place, but to enable it to survive in the years to come. It is only by engaging the abilities of both women and men working together in partnership that the right steps can be taken towards building a sustainable world. This means the voices of both men and women must be heard at all levels of decision making.” Don’t miss this opportunity to have an intimate breakfast conversation with Simona about the issues of the day. Be inspired! Please note this event is limited to 20 participants

 

 

 

 

 

Simona Scarpaleggia CEO IKEA, Switzerland

Simona Scarpaleggia is the CEO of IKEA Switzerland, where she oversees the strategy and operations of the retail business, including nine stores, e-commerce, and distribution that generate annual revenues of EUR 1 billion. Before joining IKEA Switzerland, she held various senior executive positions at IKEA Italy as well as other multinational companies. A passionate campaigner for all issues related to women’s leadership, Scarpaleggia is the co-founder of Valore D in Italy, as well as Advance – Women in Swiss Business in Switzerland. Both organizations have a mission to support and increase women’s representation in the top management teams of their respective member companies. Scarpaleggia serves on the boards of IKEA AG, Inter IKEA Center Switzerland, the Swedish-Swiss Chamber of Commerce, and IKEA Foundation Switzerland, and co-chairs the UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel on Women´s Economic Empowerment. She holds a degree in political science and an MBA from SDA Bocconi School of Management.

 

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When: Thursday November 9, 2017, 07:00
Where: Au Premier; Room “Primus” Bahnhofpl. 15, 8001 Zurich (in Zurich HB)   Tickets: Members of PWN and INSEAD NAA (paid up) CHF 55 Non-members PWN and INSEAD Alumni Non-members  CHF 80
Registration https://en.xing-events.com/IWIBPWN

INSEAD Alumni Association Switzerland
Mafalda Tenente, MBA’06J, IWIB President, Zurich PWN Zug & Zurich
Janice Mueller, PWN President, Zug & Zurich [email protected]

 

 

 

 

Nov 16 Future of Jobs, Skills, & Gender Balance, Saadia Zahidi, World Economic Forum IWIB, Geneva

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Dear Alumni,

Join us to hear about the workplace of the future at an evening conference hosted by the INSEAD Women in Business Club in Geneva.
Future of Jobs, Skills, & Gender Balance, Saadia Zahidi, World Economic Forum IWIB, Geneva

November 16, 2017

The INSEAD Women in Business Club (IWIB) invites you to a conference featuring Saadia Zahidi, Head of Education, Gender and Work System Initiative at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on the occasion of the publication of the World Economic Forum’s latest gender gap report. Saadia Zahidi will discuss the future of jobs, skills and impact on diversity. Her presentation will be followed by a networking cocktail. This event is relevant to all genders. It is open to alumni and members and corporate partners of the Career Women’s Forum (CWF)*, an association founded in 1982 that encourages the professional development of active women in Geneva. Save the date for an evening of insights and networking with fellow alumni, members of the CWF and guests

* You can benefit from the CWF member price to attend a monthly lunch event at Hotel Metropole

 

Saadia Zahidi
Head of Education, Gender and Work System Initiative, Member of Executive Committee, World Economic Forum Geneva
An award-winning economist Saadia Zahidi was previously WEF’s Global Competitiveness Programme; Head of Gender Parity Programme and Head of Civil Society. She has published reports on human capital, gender gaps and future of jobs and is the author of Fifty Million Rising (2017). She holds a BA in Economics, Smith College; MPhil in International Economics, Graduate Institute Geneva; MPA, Harvard University.

 

(*) You can benefit from the CWF member price to attend a monthly lunch event at Hotel Metropole.

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When: Thursday November 16, 2017 18:45
Where: Impact Hub Geneva, Rue Fendt 1, 1201 Genève (Parking Cornavin)
Tickets: CHF 45 for Swiss NAA Members / CHF 65 for INSEAD Alumni Non-members
Registration
On XING Events https://en.xing-events.com/WIBFUTURE

 

INSEAD Alumni Association Switzerland 
Laurence Amand-Jules, MBA’99D, IWIB President, Geneva
[email protected]

 

 

Nov 15 Domaine Histoire d’Enfer Winestasting at Dal Nastro Zurich

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Dear Alumni,

You are invited to a winetasting experience in Zurich at Dal Nastro. We are also welcoming members of the Bocconi alumni community to particpate.

INSEAD Histoire d’Enfer Winetasting in Zurich 
November 15, 2017

Join us to taste wines from award-winning winemaker Histoire d’Enfer. The winery is located in the heart of Canton Valais and was founded in 2007 by four wine-loving friends. It is an independent label that produces 20 sorts of wine that are known far beyond Switzerland, particularly the Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah. Indulge in a unique opportunity to learn more about the wines of Valais with fellow alums and Bocconi alumni and your guests!

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When: Wednesday November 15, 2017 at 18:00
Where: Dal Nastro, Sihlporte 3, 8001 Zurich
Tickets: CHF35 for INSEAD NAA members (paid up) CHF55 Non-members.
Ticket price covers winetasting and appetizers.

Registration
On Xing events https://en.xing-events.com/AODAIFI

INSEAD Alumni Association Switzerland 
Reto Gygax, MBA’13D, Zurich Chapter President
Fabrice d’Erm, YMP’04, Event Organizer
[email protected]