Édouard Cuendet
Director, Geneva's financial hub

Édouard Cuendet led an exceptional presentation attended by IFM students, offering valuable insights into the current challenges and strategic opportunities facing Geneva’s financial hub. The conference explored key themes such as innovation, sustainability, and international attractiveness—providing students with a deeper understanding of a sector that plays a vital role in the global economy.

Manuel Alvarez
Director, m3 Immobilier

Manuel Alvarez, Director at m3 IMMOBILIER, a leading Geneva-based real estate firm, met with IFM Real Estate students for an insightful session. The exchange provided valuable perspectives on innovative market trends, investment opportunities, and sustainable development practices shaping the future of the real estate industry.

Adrian Lewandowski
Financial Specialist, LTT Sport

Adrian Lewandowski, from Geneva-based sports management agency LTT Sport, delivered an inspiring conference to IFM students. Known for its expertise in career development, contract negotiations, and image strategy—particularly in football—LTT Sport offered valuable insights into the dynamics of professional sports and athlete management.

Edouard  Clerc
Founder & CEO, Inved

Édouard Clerc, Swiss real estate expert and founder of Inved, met with IFM students to share his entrepreneurial journey. Known for building a community of over 80,000 followers on social media, he offered valuable insights into the real estate industry, shaped by his experience in training and expertise. His success story is a powerful blend of innovation and education.

Michel Jacquemoux

Senior Fin. Sustainability Manager, UEFA

Michel Jacquemoux, expert in financial regulations at UEFA, met with IFM students for an insightful session. Since September 2022, he has focused on enhancing club licensing regulations and financial sustainability by collaborating with stakeholders, developing IT solutions, and designing educational programs to strengthen financial literacy in the world of football.

Anna Bory

Founder & CEO, MILOO

Anna Bory, co-founder of Miloo, shared her entrepreneurial journey with IFM students, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how a Swiss startup carved out a place in a saturated market. She discussed the challenges and key steps in launching a business from the ground up. Miloo, based in Geneva, is now a leading name in electric bikes and scooters and has successfully raised 2.5 million Swiss francs in funding.

Ahmed Sheraz

Managing Partner, STORM

Ahmed Sheraz, Managing Partner at Storm and a renowned expert in cryptocurrency and blockchain, met with IFM students for an engaging and forward-thinking conference. He explored the vital role of Web3 in today’s digital landscape, the transformative power of blockchain, and shared valuable insights into the evolving world of cryptocurrencies.

Jaafar Ibaraghen

Senior Portfolio Manager, LOMBARD ODIER 

Mr. Jaafar Ibaraghen, Senior Portfolio Manager at the private bank, Lombard Odier, met IFM students and gave a lecture on the current challenges and opportunities in the financial markets. The lecture, which drew over 50 students, was a great success. The event was a significant opportunity for our students, as the bank is looking for new talent.

Maddalena Chiarello
Senior HR Director, Bacardi

Mrs. Maddalena Chiarello, Senior HR Director at Bacardi, gave an insightful conference on leadership, talent development, and the challenges of the global luxury beverage industry. Bacardi, the world’s largest privately held, family-owned spirits company, boasts a portfolio of over 200 brands and labels.

Philippe Reynier
Head of Business Development , UBS

Mr. Philippe Reynier, Head of Business Development & Special Projects, offered IFM students a notable conference. This presentation focused on Fintech. UBS is the largest wealth management bank in the world and offers financial services in more than 50 countries.

Adrien Pichot
Associate Director, IPSOS

Adrien Pichot, Associate Director in Social Intelligence Analytics, delivered an insightful conference to IFM students. He shared key perspectives on data collection and trend analysis within the field of social intelligence. Representing Ipsos, a global market research and consulting firm operating in 90 countries, he highlighted how data-driven insights help organizations make informed decisions in an ever-evolving landscape.

Antoine Fatio
Director, FONDETEC

Mr. Fatio, Director of Fondetec, delivered an insightful conference highlighting the organization’s mission to foster entrepreneurship in Geneva. He presented Fondetec’s active role in supporting businesses—from launch to growth and project realization—underscoring its commitment to innovation and economic development. To date, over 600 companies have benefited from its support.

Pascal Meyer
CEO, QOQA

Mr. Meyer, Founder and CEO of Qoqa, delivered a remarkable and engaging webinar to IFM students. He shared the success story behind Qoqa, a platform known for its daily discounted deals—ranging from Teslas at -50% to unbeatable offers on luxury watches like Rolex. By leveraging a strong community and bold, unconventional marketing, Qoqa has grown into one of the leading players in the Swiss e-commerce landscape.

Dr. Sabrina Cipullo
Director, SOLAR IMPULSE

Dr. Sabrina Cipullo, Head of Operations, delivered an inspiring presentation to IFM students on the Solar Impulse Foundation. Founded by visionary explorer Bertrand Piccard, the Foundation aims to identify and promote 1,000 innovative solutions that combine sustainability with profitability—advocating for meaningful change by presenting them to global decision-makers.

David El-Eini
COO, FOXSTONE

Mr. El-Eini, Co-founder & COO of Foxstone, delivered an excellent webinar to IFM students, introducing a new and accessible approach to real estate investment: crowdfunding. He explained how Foxstone revolutionizes the sector by fully digitizing the investment process—connecting investors, property managers, mortgage providers, and notaries on a single platform.

Marcello Mastioni
COO, ALTISOURCE

Mr. Marcello Mastioni, Chief Operating Officer of Altisource (a Nasdaq-listed company), delivered a unique and engaging webinar as part of IFM’s career session series. Representing a firm that specializes in real estate and mortgage services, he shared valuable insights with students on leading a company as a digital nomad, highlighting the evolving nature of leadership in a remote and globalized business environment.

Paulo Monteiro

Executive Director,  J. SAFRA SARASIN

IFM was honored to welcome Mr. Paulo Monteiro, Executive Director of J. Safra Sarasin Bank for an amazing presentation. J. Safra Sarasin is an international financial group committed to sustainability, established in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. 

Jean-Marc Thévenaz

CEO, EASYJET

Swiss CEO of Easyjet, Mr. Jean-Marc gave an exclusive conference followed by a wonderful discussion with IFM students. The airline transports 63 million passengers to and from 124 different destinations. Easyjet has a sales revenue of 4.6 billion CHF.

Paolo Perego

President, BACARDI

Mr. Paolo Perego, Regional President Europe gave an exclusive conference followed by a discussion with IFM students. Bacardí is a spirits company established since 1862 The group retails the following brands: Bacardi, Grey Goose, Bombay Sapphire, Eristoff, Martini in 160 countries.

Régis Cole
Talent Manager, WEF

Mr. Régis Cole, Talent Platform Manager, provided an insightful overview of the World Economic Forum activities and mission. Mr. Cole also gave students more information and advice about the recruitment and selection processes at WEF.  

Jean Charzat

Agribusiness Director, BUNGE

Mr. Jean Charzat, Director Agribusiness Africa gave a unique presentation at IFM. Bunge is a multinational trading firm in agribusiness and reports a sales revenue of 42 billion USD,  employing 32’000 people around the world.

Harry Allegrezza

Specialised Markets Director, MIGROS

M. Harry Allegrezza, Specialised Markets Director gave an excellent presentation explaining the future of distribution and sales. Leading company in the distribution of consumer goods, Migros is the biggest employer in Switzerland with 97’000 employees and 27 billion CHF in sales revenue.

Eymeric Segard
CEO,  LUNAJET

Based in Geneva, LunaJets is a pioneering company in low-cost private aviation. Mr. Eymeric Segard, CEO, shared with IFM students the key to his success. LunaJets is the leading private aviation booking platform, combining innovative technology and the highest standards.

Constantino Cancela

CIO, Chief Investment Officer, BCGE 

The IFM students enjoyed an excellent presentation by Mr. Constatino Cancela, Assets Manager at the Geneva Cantonal Bank, with a focus on assets management and financial products offered by BCGE.