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🌟 SEC Country Representatives (2 of 17): Meet Daniel C. Schmid, PhD for Czechia. 🌟 At SEC, our mission is to strengthen ties between Switzerland and the CEE region. Key to this mission are our SEC Country Representatives—individuals who bridge cultures, languages, and economies to foster collaboration and growth. 🇨🇿 Introducing Daniel C. Schmid, PhD, our representative for #Czechia! Based in Switzerland, Daniel is a highly qualified academic and expert on Eastern Europe, specialising in the Czechia. He has over 30 years of experience in international business relations. Daniel heads the HWZ Academy at one of Switzerland's leading business schools and is also Managing Director of the Swiss HR Academy, which supports companies in strategic and transnational HR topics. He has been advising renowned companies on strategic training topics for over 20 years. As an academic, Daniel has been involved in international research projects in the field of the history of diplomacy and the insurance industry and has authored various scientific publications, many of them focussing on the Czechia. 📌 What does a SEC Country Representative do? Country Representatives of SEC are engaged entrepreneurs and professionals, usually from the Diaspora based in Switzerland. They represent SEC at key events, grow the community by connecting with influential individuals and organisations, and promote mutual understanding between Switzerland and their designated countries. Daniel’s expertise and dedication make him an invaluable link between Switzerland and Czechia. 📣 Connect with Daniel C. Schmid, PhD or the SEC office, if you have ideas or projects involving Czechia or if you want to know more about SEC. More information on our homepage: cee.swiss Stay tuned for more introductions in our series! #SwissCEE #BilateralRelations #SEC #Czechia #Switzerland #Collaboration

🔹 Join the AICC Gala Night 2025 – A Celebration of Business & Culture in Geneva! An evening of elegance, networking, and international business connections awaits! On March 21, 2025, the Association of International Chambers of Commerce (AICC) invites you to an exclusive gala at the luxurious Hôtel Président Wilson, Geneva. 🌍 Connect with 300+ top professionals from 20+ international Chambers of Commerce Enjoy a three-course gourmet dinner in a stunning venue Gain insights from distinguished guest speakers Experience live international entertainment Dress Code: Black tie optional 📅 Date: Friday, March 21, 2025 📍 Location: Hôtel Président Wilson, Geneva 🔗 More information: https://lnkd.in/dAxttsPA 📩 Write an email to register: info@cee.swiss Secure your seat now & be part of Geneva’s most prestigious business event. #AICC #BusinessNetworking #GalaNight #Geneva #SwissBusiness #NetworkingEvents

🚨 Reminder: Tomorrow is the first CEE-Swiss Impulse Session of 2025: Global Economic and Financial Outlook with Martin Weder from #ZKB! 🗓 11 February 2025 🕚 11:00 - 11:45 📍 Online 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dYJ8-pbK 🔗 More Information: https://lnkd.in/d8rtpdps Join us for valuable insights into the future of the global economy!

🌟 SEC Country Representatives (1 of 17): Meet Dimitri Morarcaliev for North Macedonia. 🌟 At SEC, our mission is to strengthen ties between Switzerland and the CEE region. Key to this mission are our SEC Country Representatives—individuals who bridge cultures, languages, and economies to foster collaboration and growth. 🇲🇰 Introducing Dimitri Morarcaliev, our representative for #NorthMacedonia! Based in Switzerland, Dimitri is a highly accomplished legal and compliance professional with 15 years of experience across Swiss and international jurisdictions. He serves as Of Counsel at Innolegal, where he specializes in new technologies, disruptive business models, venture capital, private equity, and M&A transactions. Fluent in multiple languages, he is uniquely positioned to foster partnerships in law, business, and innovation while expanding the SEC network by engaging with entrepreneurs, diplomats, and diaspora groups. 📌 What does a SEC Country Representative do? Country Representatives of SEC are engaged entrepreneurs and professionals, usually from the Diaspora based in Switzerland. They represent SEC at key events, grow the community by connecting with influential individuals and organizations, and promote mutual understanding between Switzerland and their designated countries. Dimitri’s expertise and dedication make him an invaluable link between Switzerland and North Macedonia. 📣 Connect with Dimitri Morarcaliev or the SEC office, if you have ideas or projects involving North Macedonia or if you want to know more about SEC. More information here: https://lnkd.in/dz_daRAk Stay tuned for more introductions in our series! #SwissCEE #BilateralRelations #SEC #NorthMacedonia #Switzerland #Collaboration

📢 Introducing Our New Member: Tessi Switzerland We're pleased to introduce Tessi Switzerland as a new SEC-Member! Tessi Switzerland is a service provider of digital transformation, business process outsourcing and automation solutions, helping organizations optimize operations and enhance customer experiences. As part of the internationally recognized Tessi Group, they bring over 50 years of expertise in digitization, serving clients across 15 countries with tailored, technology-driven solutions. Their services include secure data management, AI-powered workflow automation, and industry-specific process optimization, catering to sectors such as banking, insurance, health-insurance, pharma-health, and transport. With a strong presence in Switzerland, they are committed to fostering innovation, driving operational excellence, and supporting businesses in navigating complex regulatory and digital landscapes. Tessi’s ambition is to empower organizations with cutting-edge technology, scalable solutions, and strategic partnerships, enabling them to stay competitive, improve efficiency, and accelerate growth in an ever-evolving market. 👉 For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/gcTSNXma 🔗 Make sure to check their website: www.tessi.ch Connect with Chris Pozzoli and Niki Brejlova #Automation #BPO #Efficiency #DigitalTransformation #Innovation

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🚨 Don't miss the upcoming CEE-Swiss Impulse Session on the Global Economic and Financial Outlook! Organized by the Chamber of Commerce Switzerland Central Europe and CEE Swiss Chambers. 📈 Join Martin Weder, Chief Economist and Head of Economic Research at Zürcher Kantonalbank, as he discusses navigating cyclical and structural challenges in a world at crossroads. Gain insights into the global economic outlook and discover opportunities and risks for businesses and investors during these challenging times. 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dYJ8-pbK 📅 Date: 11 February 2025 🕒 Time: 11:00 - 11:45 CET 📍 Online 🔗 More Information: https://lnkd.in/d8rtpdps Join us for valuable insights into the future of the global economy! 

ABB and Škoda Group join forces for railway electrification Zurich/Plzen - The Skoda Group has ordered 195 Pro 8C-850 battery packs from ABB. These are to be installed in the battery-electric multiple units developed by Skoda for use on the railways in #Czechia. The contract marks the beginning of a long-term cooperation between the two partners. ABB and the Skoda Group are supporting České dráhy, a.s., the state-owned operating company of Czech railways, in its efforts to electrify the country’s railways. To this end, the Zurich-based technology company and the rail vehicle manufacturer based in the Czech city of Plzen have entered into a long-term partnership, as ABB writes in a press release. In a first step, ABB will supply Skoda with a total of 195 Pro 8C-850 battery packs, which are intended for use in the battery-electric multiple units (BEMUs) ordered by Ceske drahy from Skoda. Above and beyond the delivery of the battery systems, the first contract between Skoda and ABB comprises a service agreement set to run for 15 years. “This partnership with Škoda Group represents a significant step forward in our mission to provide immediately available, energy-efficient solutions for railway operators”, as Edgar Keller, President of the ABB Traction Division, explains in the press release. “Our Pro Battery Series is an ideal solution to meet the demands of partially electrified networks, offering operators a proven option for reducing emissions while maintaining operational efficiency. Zdenek Svata, COO of the Skoda Group, states that his company is seeking to support “the railway industry’s commitment to a net zero future” through this partnership with ABB. He adds that ABB’s Traction Battery Pro represents “the perfect addition for our innovative BEMUs, as we help Ceske drahy bring a cleaner, quieter service”. No details regarding the financial volume of the contract were divulged in the press release. Press release: https://lnkd.in/eJVJzvMX HST Chamber of commerce Switzerland - Czech Republic Barbara Kment Zdenek Elias 📈 Trade Counsellor Vaclav Sulista

EFTA secures free trade with #Kosovo Davos - Together with the other EFTA states, Swiss Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin has signed a free trade agreement with Kosovo on the margins of the World Economic Forum in Davos. Switzerland expects that this will increase the bilateral trade volume from its current level of 140 million Swiss francs. Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin and representatives of the other states within the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway, have signed a free trade agreement with Kosovo. The ratification on the margins of the World Economic Forum in Davos included Kosovo’s Minister of Industry, Entrepreneurship and Trade, Rozeta Hajdari, and the Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti. According to a press release from the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER), this latest free trade agreement largely resembles the contracts that EFTA has concluded with third parties recently. The information provided states that it has a comprehensive sectoral scope and includes provisions on trade in goods, technical barriers to trade, and sanitary and phytosanitary measures. It also comprises trade facilitation, trade in services, the protection of intellectual property, competition, trade and sustainable development, as well as legal and horizontal provisions. More information: https://lnkd.in/e5XM2Rc3