IMD Alumni Club
Switzerland – Zurich
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Switzerland – Zurich

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Welcome to the IMD Alumni Club of Switzerland – Zurich

Dear Fellow IMD Alumni, Dear Guests,

A warm welcome to the portal of the IMD Alumni Club Zurich (Switzerland). As an Alum of IMD you belong to one of the most influential and active networks in Switzerland and worldwide.

We typically hold 10 to 15 speaker events each year, together with other social events. The year’s programme is published on this site and we trust that you will agree that it is a full and lively list.

Our annual program is structured around CEO Luncheons, Breakfasts, Workshops, MBA only, and Social Events as follows:

CEO Luncheon / CEO Dinner: Meet the most interesting CEO’s of Global and Swiss companies

  • Exclusive opportunity to listen to and discuss with Swiss business leaders.
  • Examples: Swisscom CEO Urs Schäppi, SBB CEO Andreas Meyer.
  • Location: Restaurant Zunfthaus Rüden, can vary.
  • Timing: 11:30 am to 2:00 pm, or 17:30 to 20:00.

Breakfast Events: Real Learning. Real Impact

  • Half an hour networking, ten minutes presentation by guest, and fifty minutes of lively Q&A.
  • Examples: Microsoft GM Marianne Janik.
  • Location: Zurich Hauptbahnhof, Au Premier.
  • Timing: 7:00 to 8:30 am, usually on Fridays.
  • A special Digitalization Series of 5 breakfasts with different IMD Faculty members takes place in 2018.

Factory Visits: Unique insights into Swiss-based companies

  • Visits are led by the hosting company’s management, often involving the CEO.
  • Examples: Pilatus Aircraft in Stans, Nidwalden.
  • Location and Timing: On factory site, during the afternoon.

Business Skills Development Workshops: Build on what we learned at IMD

  • Workshop help by professional coaches or subject matter experts.
  • Examples: Lego Serious Play, Design Thinking.
  • Location: In Zurich.
  • Timing: 5:00 to 8:00 pm.

MBA Events for MBA: Reserved to MBA and EMBA Alumni

  • Often in a workshop format, also offers social events for (E)MBA.
  • Examples: Improvisation workshop, Practical Negotiation, Christmas drinks.
  • Location: In Zurich.
  • Timing: 5:00 to 8:00 pm.

Social Events: Network with fellow alumni

  • Flagship event: the Annual Gala and Dance held in September.
  • Opera visits in Zurich, Bregenz or Avenches, with dinner.
  • Golf Tournament.
  • ART Basel visit with guides.

You will find additional information as well as registration forms on:

Events
  • Upcoming Events
  • Past Events
  • Alumni Club
    ART Basel 2023
    15 June 2023
    Basel,CH
    More info
    Alumni Club
    MBA Chapter: Evening gatherings
    For contact and registration: Stephanie Lin / +41 76 246 36 66 / [email protected]
    15 June 2023
    Zürich,CH
    More info
    Alumni Club
    33th Ordinary General Assembly of the IMD Alumni Club Zurich
    19 June 2023
    Zürich,CH
    More info
    Alumni Club
    MBA Chapter: Evening gatherings
    For contact and registration: Stephanie Lin / +41 76 246 36 66 / [email protected]
    6 July 2023
    Zürich,CH
    More info
    Alumni Club
    IMDs 19th Golf Tournament and Golf Lesson for Beginners
    The fee for this event will be charged on site at the Golf Club.
    25 August 2023
    Luzern,CH
    More info
    Alumni Club
    The Mars helicopter makes history – with Maxon precision motors / Factory Visit at Maxon, 07.09.2023
    7 September 2023
    Sachseln,
    More info
    Alumni Club
    MBA Chapter: Evening gatherings
    For contact and registration: Stephanie Lin / +41 76 246 36 66 / [email protected]
    7 September 2023
    Zürich,CH
    More info
    Alumni Club
    Breakfast with Isabelle Ohnemus, CEO EyeFitU
    20 September 2023
    Zürich,CH
    More info
    Alumni Club
    Zurich Film Festival 2023
    28 September 2023
    Zürich,CH
    More info
    Alumni Club
    MBA Chapter Startup event: Source principles
    For contact and registration: Stephanie Escher +41 79 830 7312 [email protected]
    12 October 2023
    Online
    More info
    Alumni Club
    Luncheon with Prof. Dr. Markus Gross, Director of DisneyResearch|Studios
    19 October 2023
    Zürich,CH
    More info
    Alumni Club
    Annual Dinner & Dance 2023
    4 November 2023
    Zürich,CH
    More info
    Alumni Club
    MBA Chapter: X-Mas Dinner
    24 November 2023
    Zürich,CH
    More info
    Alumni Club
    Luncheon with Thomas Süssli, CEO Suisse Army
    28 November 2023
    Zürich,CH
    More info
    Alumni Club
    Luncheon with Paul Bulcke, VRP Nestlé
    25 May 2023
    Zürich,CH
    More info
    Alumni Club
    Breakfast with Pascal Bieri, Executive Board Member, Planted Foods AG
    17 May 2023
    Zürich,CH
    More info
    Alumni Club
    MBA Chapter: Japanese tea ceremony
    13 May 2023
    Zürich,CH
    More info
    Alumni Club
    IMD Breakfast with Mark Essam Zahran, Founder & CEO YASAI (Vertical Farming)
    4 May 2023
    Zürich,CH
    More info
    Alumni Club
    FULLY BOOKED: Factory Visit at Victorinox, Iibach SZ
    19 April 2023
    Ibach,CH
    More info
    Alumni Club
    CANCELLED-Luncheon with Daniel Grieder, CEO Hugo Boss AG
    30 March 2023
    Zürich,CH
    More info
    Alumni Club
    Breakfast with Päivi Rekonen, Chair of the Board of Directors of Seba Bank AG, (a leading global crypto bank)
    28 March 2023
    Zürich,CH
    More info
    Alumni Club
    Panel Event: Leadership Inclusivness relevance in the Future of work
    PANEL EVENT – 20 MARCH 2023 – IMD ALUMNI CLUB OF ZURICH “Leadership Inclusiveness relevance in the Future of Work” How can leaders drive more diverse, equitable and inclusive behaviors? Why is this approach key for companies to succeed in the Future of Work?
    20 March 2023
    Zurich,CH
    More info
    Alumni Club
    Workshop with Didier Bonnet, IMD Professor, Strategy & Digital Transformation
    1 March 2023
    Zürich,CH
    More info
    Alumni Club
    MBA Chapter: Welcome new MBA`s
    Contact and information: Stephanie Escher +41 79 830 7312 [email protected]
    16 February 2023
    Zürich,ZH
    More info
    Alumni Club
    Company Visit and Dinner at FELFEL – Good Food at Work
    7 February 2023
    Zürich,CH
    More info
    Alumni Club
    Breakfast with Léa Miggiano, Co-founder and CMO Carvolution
    1 February 2023
    Zürich,CH
    More info
    Alumni Club
    IMD Zurich MBA Chinese New Year Lunch Event 2023
    22 January 2023
    Zürich,CH
    More info
    Alumni Club
    Workshop with Mohan Subramanian, IMD Professor
    19 January 2023
    Zürich,CH
    More info
    Alumni Club
    MBA Chapter: Xmas Dinner 2022
    For contact and registration: Joan Beets / +41 78 401 57 81 / [email protected]
    2 December 2022
    Zürich,ZH
    More info
    Alumni Club
    CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNES: Breakfast with Michela Puddu, CEO & Co-Founder, Haelixa
    25 November 2022
    Zürich,CH
    More info
    Alumni Club
    RESCHEDULED: Panel Event, IMD Alumni Club Zurich, Leadership Inclusiveness relevance in the Future of Work
    RESCHEDULED: PANEL EVENT – 17 NOVEMBER 2022 – IMD ALUMNI CLUB OF ZURICH “Leadership Inclusiveness relevance in the Future of Work” How can leaders drive more diverse, equitable and inclusive behaviors? Why is this approach key for companies to succeed in the Future of Work?
    17 November 2022
    Zurich,CH
    More info
    Alumni Club
    Annual Dinner and Dance 2022
    12 November 2022
    Zürich,CH
    More info
    Alumni Club
    MBA Chapter: Improv for work
    For contact and registration: Vivek Tiwari / +41 77 986 75 00 / [email protected]
    4 November 2022
    Zürich,CH
    Alumni Club
    MBA Chapter: Alexandre Gachet, Partner at Kellerhals Carrard, “Managing the departure of a founder from a legal perspective”
    Registration: https://eventfrog.ch/de/p/kurse-seminare/wirtschaft/managing-the-departure-of-a-founder-from-a-legal-perspective-6971400469898739352.html Contact: [email protected]
    26 October 2022
    Online Event
    More info
    Membership

    Dear Fellow IMD Alumni, Dear Guests,

    We welcome every new member who is interested to enrich our already active community.
    For membership of our IMD Alumni Club Zurich, only executives who have participated in an IMD program which meets the alumni eligibility criteria can join the Club.

    There are two ways to joining the club:

    Mrs. Monika Wiegele would be very delighted to answer any question you might have regarding the club membership or any activity of the club.
    Email: [email protected]
    Phone: +41 (0)79 850 6683

    We are looking forward to welcoming you to the club!

    Sincerely yours,
    The Board

    Club Committee
    Philippe Weiss

    President

    HPL 2019, LSI 2015, SMA 2014, Custom Program 2004

    Brigitte Bodmer

    Committee Member

    IMD Digital Excellence Diploma 2018

    Inês Silva

    Committee Member

    MBA 2012, LDBT 2021, DE 2021, DSA 2021, AI 2021, TRANSFORMTECH 2020

    Dr. Rico Baumgartner

    Committee Member

    MBA 1994

    Dr. Patrick Sommer

    Committee Member

    CMS Partnership Programs 2005, 2006, 2009

    Dr. Alexander Zinser

    Committee Member

    TransformTech 2020, OWP 2018 and 2020, HPL 2013

    Walter P. Hölzle

    Committee Member

    OWP 1996, MCR 1986

    Therese A. Gerber-Fürst

    Advisor to the Committee

    PED 2001, OWP 2010, OWP 2018

    Dr. Reto Müller

    Advisor to the Committee

    International Marketing Seminar 1986