Geneva Motor Show: Alexandre de Senarclens new president
CHANGE The members of the Comité permanent du Salon international de l'automobile de Genève Foundation have elected Alexandre de Senarclens as the new president, succeeding Maurice Turrettini.
Alexandre de Senarclens was born in Geneva in 1975. He holds a licentiate in law from the University of Fribourg and a master's degree in law from Georgetown University in Washington D.C.. He has been a partner in a law firm in Geneva since 2010. Parallel to his legal career, he has been politically active in the Geneva FDP since 2003, of which he was president from 2015 to 2019. Today, he sits as a member of the Grand Council in Geneva. De Senarclens will take office on July 1, 2023.
Sandro Mesquita, Director General GIMS: "Alexandre de Senarclens not only has a large national network and international experience, but also extensive political experience."
First Doha, then Geneva comeback
Andreas Burgener, Director auto-schweiz: "Swiss importers support the GIMS and its President in this promising market environment. The platform of the Geneva show serves the interests of the entire industry, which is characterized by its innovative strength."
The first edition of the Geneva International Motor Show Qatar will be held in Doha from October 5 to 14, 2023. During these ten days, the automobile will be celebrated. From Monday, February 26 to Sunday, March 3, 2024, the Geneva Motor Show will then celebrate its comeback and 100th anniversary as a prestigious international event.
Alexandre de Senarclens: "It is a great honor for me to assume the presidency of such an important event, which makes a significant contribution to Geneva's international reputation. The importance of this event for the regional economy and the Swiss automotive sector is very great."
