Swiss Board Forum in Geneva, 19.11.26

The Swiss Board Forum is holding a discussion on the role of the board of directors in the succession and establishment of an SME in Switzerland, on Thursday 19 November 2026 from 11.45 am to 2 pm, at the CCIG in Geneva.

Who organises it

The event is organised by the France-Switzerland Chamber of Commerce (CCIFS), the SwissBoardForum and the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services (CCIG).

The theme

Succession, geographical roots and growth are among the decisions that shape the long-term future, governance and value creation of an SME. The speakers share concrete cases on how the board of directors anticipates these key moments.

The speakers

• Anne-Sophie Dunand-Blaesi, CEO and Chair of the Board of Directors of Aprotec SA
• Claude Devillard, Chair of the Board of Directors of Devillard Holding SA
• Frédéric Berney, Partner and CEO of Berney Associés
• François Pflieger, Co-Managing Director and board member of Devillard Holding SA
• Moderated by Anne Bobillier, independent director and member of the SwissBoardForum committee

The programme

• 11.45 am – welcome of participants
• 12.15 pm – welcome address by Vincent Subilia, Director General of the CCIG, followed by the debate
• 1 pm – questions from the audience
• 1.15 pm – networking and cocktail
• 2 pm – end of the event

Practical information

• Date – Thursday 19 November 2026
• Times – from 11.45 am to 2 pm
• Venue – CCIG, boulevard du Théâtre 4, 1204 Geneva
• Price – CHF 50 for CCIG and CCIFS members, CHF 80 for non-members, free for SwissBoardForum members
• Registration – on the CCIG event page
• Access – the CCIG encourages soft mobility and public transport

Links

• Official page – CCIG, Swiss Board Forum
• All events in French-speaking Switzerland – Genève Infos Agenda

Sources

• CCIG, Anticipating strategic turning points, the role of the board in the succession and establishment of an SME in Switzerland, accessed on 12 November 2026