Economic Development Professionals
Explore our interviews with economic development professionals, offering insights from leading experts in economic development. Each interview is conducted by invitation only and is based on peer nominations, ensuring the highest quality and relevance. These conversations provide global perspectives and the latest trends in the field, reflecting a careful selection of thought leaders and practitioners who are shaping the future of economic development.
Sirpa Tsimal on Switzerland’s Approach to FDI and the Power of Innovation
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Sirpa Tsimal of Switzerland Global Enterprise on the future of IPA's and how innovation can help to attract foreign direct investment and talent.
Why Switzerland? Patrik Wermelinger on Investment Promotion and How the Country Became World’s Leading Innovation Location
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Why Switzerland? Patrik Wermelinger shares how Switzerland Global Enterprise promotes the country as a vibrant hub for innovative businesses and what makes Switzerland so successful as innovation location.
Why Fribourg? Jerry Krattiger on the Region’s Business Resiliency and Focus on Bioeconomy and Industry 4.0
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Jerry Krattiger of Fribourg Development Agency explains why Fribourg is a world-class destination for business investment, and how it is expanding its focus on bioeconomy and Industry 4.0.
Why Schwyz? Urs Durrer on the Canton’s Strengths and Vision as Business Location
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Schwyz is well-known in Switzerland and abroad as a tax friendly location to do business and invest in. But there is more to it, as Urs Durrer shares in this interview.
Why Western Switzerland? Thomas Bohn on the Greater Geneva Bern Area as Business Location
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Thomas Bohn illustrates the strengths of the Greater Geneva Bern area (Western Switzerland) as a favorable business location in the heart of Europe.
Why Baselland? Thomas Kuebler on How Switzerland’s Business Region Attracts Investors and Talent
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What makes Baselland in Switzerland attractive as a business location? Thomas Kuebler illustrates the region's brand strengths and appeal as place to live and invest in.