Switzerland – Lausanne

The IMD Alumni Club of Lausanne is happy to invite you this year to a Special Joint Christmas International Business School Networking Event to celebrate with the following Lake Leman Business School Alumni Clubs:IMD Alumni Club, Lausanne IMD Alumni Club, Geneva IMD Alumni Club, Zuerich INSEAD LBS Stanford Business School Wharton Business School Yale Cambridge Oxford Said Business School ESADE Joint-Winter event – cocktail dînatoireDecember 5th, 2024atIMD-Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller CenterChemin de Bellerive 341007 LausanneFormat: Apero dinatoire + forfait wines, beers, soft Time: 6pm to 10pm (18h-22h)Registration deadline: October 30th, 2024Registration fee: Alumni Club members: CHF 60.- /p.; guests CHF 95.-/p Cancelation policy: cancellation after 28 November 2024 or non-attendance will not give the right to refund for the registrant.We thank you very much for your registration and look forward to meeting you at this exciting event!Best regards,   David Branch               Vice-President   IMD Alumni Club of Switzerland-Lausanne Committee

THIS EVENT IS ALREADY FULLY BOOKEDWe have the pleasure to invite you for a visit to the UEFA Campus in Nyon.After a tour of the campus, we will have the opportunity to listen to:Giorgio Marchetti – UEFA Deputy General Secretary and Director of FootballGiorgio Marchetti joined football’s European governing body in February 2004 as Director of Professional Football and Marketing. Following a UEFA reorganization, Giorgio became UEFA Director of Competitions in 2007. In this role he has been responsible for all UEFA club and national team competitions, at senior and youth level. In December 2016 he became Director of Football, being given responsibility over technical and development matters. At the same time he was promoted to UEFA Deputy General Secretary.Giorgio Marchetti has a long and extensive experience of Italian and European football on both the administrative and commercial fronts, and he has contributed greatly to raising the profile of the European football industry. During his career, Giorgio has been an integral figure in some of the key issues and developments in European football governance, such as regulation of transfers and competition models.Prior to starting at UEFA Giorgio had been General Secretary of the Italian League (Lega Calcio) for seven year between 1997 and 2004, having served as deputy secretary from 1991.Our mindset and the mindset of our teams will always be a contributing factor in how we respond to the challenges and the opportunities that lie ahead. And as you drive the change that you want to see, there will be an ongoing need to continue to grow, learn and adapt to win in the market. The question of course is how. How can we tap into the deep pool of potential that we all have and gain access to this strategic reserve at the right time?Event Details:Date: Monday, November 18th, 2024 17h15 – Arrival at UEFA and UEFA tour  18h30 – Bringing innovation to a leading competition: The case of the UEFA Champions League by Giorgio Marchetti, UEFA Deputy General Secretary and Director of Football 20h00 – Cocktail dinner  21h30 – End of the visit Venue: UEFA Campus – Route de Genève 46, Nyon, Vaud Registration Deadline: November 8th, 2024 Registration:Complimentary for IMD Alumni Club Members No-show Policy: CHF 60.- per registration for cancellations without 24 hours’ notice Space is limited, so secure your spot today!Warm regards, Vanessa Monestel and Edward Maertensfor the IMD Alumni Clubs of Geneva and Lausanne

When? Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 18.30 to 20.30Where? Eat Me, Rue Pépinet 3, 1003 Lausanne (a Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge where you are being served an inspiring mix of international cuisine on small plates, drawing from the “food souvenirs” collected during travels around the world. Serena, the restaurant owner, is an IMD MBA.)How? Free for paying members of the IMD Lausanne Alumni Club and CHF 30, payable in cash at the entrance, for their guests (max. 2).Why? To meet other IMD Alumni in an informal setting.

Our mindset and the mindset of our teams will always be a contributing factor in how we respond to the challenges and the opportunities that lie ahead. And as you drive the change that you want to see, there will be an ongoing need to continue to grow, learn and adapt to win in the market. The question of course is how. How can we tap into the deep pool of potential that we all have and gain access to this strategic reserve at the right time? During this session, we’ll be exploring three tried and tested performance strategies. Specifically, what it takes to tap into our potential to become better, how to shift our mindset to become smarter and how to develop more resilience to become even stronger.This is a neuroscience-based workshop for anyone interested in reversing the impact of distraction and uncertainty and instead create a laser like focus on accomplishing our professional goals.Jim SteeleHolistic performance strategist, keynote speaker and bestselling author “The human system is designed to thrive and strengthen under situational stress. We just need to know how to tap into it.”Jim Steele is the founder of Holistic Performance Lab. A disruptor, thought leader and catalyst for transformational behavioural change, his expertise is sought by organisations worldwide. Trusted by clients for three decades, Jim’s focus and deep expertise lies in the symbiosis of wellbeing and performance, particularly for business leaders, executives and high potential next generation teams. Through high impact, highly engaging events, he helps organisations make wellbeing a strategic priority to cultivate thriving, resilient workforces that consistently deliver exceptional results.Event Details:Date: Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 Time:18:30 – 19:00: Event opening and badge retrieval 19:00 – Presentation start Format: Presentation with Q&A discussions followed by Networking Dinner Venue: IMD Campus – Auditorium M100 Registration Deadline: September 24th, 2024 Registration:Complimentary for IMD Alumni Club Members Guests: CHF 60.- No-show Policy: CHF 60.- per registration for cancellations without 24 hours’ notice Space is limited, so secure your spot today!Warm regards, Andrea Caputo and Edward Maertensfor the IMD Alumni Club of Lausanne

Family Day for the World Clean Up DayTo contribute to the World Clean Up Day, the IMD Alumni Club of Geneva invites all IMD Lausanne alumni members, their friends and family to a clean-up session.This event is co-organized between the IMD Alumni Club of Geneva and the NGO SeaCleaners Swiss https://www.theseacleaners.org/fr/tsc-swiss/ who provides solutions on land and at sea to fight against plastic pollution.Agenda of the event9.30am Meeting at Place Jean-Georges Mussard 11 – 1290 Versoix , Introduction by The SeaCleaners General Manager9.45am to 10.45am Clean Up & counting of collected itemsAs from 11.00am Drinks at Place Jean-Georges Mussard 11 – 1290 Versoix Parking can be done at Parking Bordier or COOP’s parking which is 150 meters awayThe objective of this event is to raise awareness on pollution matters and to support SeaCleaners Swiss through donations. Even if you cannot attend this event, your support will be much appreciated https://theseacleanersswiss.ch/ IBAN : CH58 0900 0000 1511 0579 9

IMD Alumni Club of Lausanne Presents:V-ZUG: Swiss by Origin – Leveraging ‘Made in Switzerland’ to Build a Global Brand IconWe hope you’ve had a wonderful summer break! As we kick off our exciting lineup of events for the new season, the IMD Alumni Club of Lausanne is thrilled to invite you to an exclusive evening with the leader of one of Switzerland’s most regarded, and indeed cherished, brands.Featured Speaker: Peter Spirig, CEO of V-ZUG GroupJoin us for an inspiring presentation and discussion on how V-ZUG is: Turning the cost disadvantages of Swiss local production into a competitive advantage Walking the talk of sustainability  Leveraging ‘Made in Switzerland’ to build a Swiss brand icon globally About Peter Spirig:Peter Spirig, born in 1973, has been at the helm of V-ZUG Group as CEO since September 2020. With a rich background in international business, Peter previously served on the Executive Committee of Arbonia and held leadership positions at Franke in Asia. His career began with the Holcim Group, where he worked across Switzerland, Thailand, and Sri Lanka. Peter holds an MSc in Civil Engineering from ETH Zurich and an MBA from INSEAD Fontainebleau, complemented by an Advanced Management Program at Harvard. About V-ZUG:V-ZUG is a renowned Swiss manufacturer of high-quality household appliances, with a rich history dating back to 1913. Known for its innovative and premium products, V-ZUG specializes in cooking, dishwashing, refrigeration, laundry, and fabric care appliances. The company takes pride in its Swiss heritage, maintaining production in Switzerland while expanding its global presence. V-ZUG is recognized for its commitment to sustainability, technological innovation, and exceptional design, embodying the precision and quality associated with Swiss manufacturing.Event Details:  Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 Time: 18:00 – 18:30: Event opening and badge retrieval 18:30: Presentation  Format: Presentation with Q&A discussions followed by Networking Dinner Venue: IMD Campus – Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Center (M100) Registration Deadline: September 12, 2024 Why Attend?Gain insights into V-ZUG’s innovative strategies for global expansion  Learn how Swiss companies can leverage their heritage for international success  Discover strategies for turning perceived disadvantages into unique selling points Explore effective ways to leverage company heritage in marketing and brand positioning while balancing tradition and innovation Network with fellow alumni and industry leader  Engage in thought-provoking discussions on sustainability and competitive advantage of Swiss production Registration:Complimentary for IMD Alumni Club Members Guests: CHF 60.- No-show Policy: CHF 60.- per registration for cancellations without 24 hours’ notice Space is limited, so secure your spot today!We look forward to welcoming you back from the summer break with this exceptional event. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with one of Switzerland’s most dynamic business leaders and reconnect with your IMD network. Warm regards,Claudio Menz for theIMD Alumni Club of Lausanne