The British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce (BSCC) was founded in 1920 and is an independent not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting its 700-plus Members and promoting business relations between Switzerland, Liechtenstein and the UK. The Chamber provides an ideal network and platform for business people to facilitate dialogue and change.

The BSCC is comprised of Corporate, SME and individual Members representing the majority of business sectors.

Represented by Geographically defined Chapters, the BSCC is active in Basel, Bern, Central Switzerland, Geneva, Liechtenstein, London, Ticino and Zurich. We have Special Interest Groups covering Public Affairs and Legal and Tax. These chapters, representatives and groups hold regular events featuring keynote speakers, workshops and study trips.

The BSCC produces various publications which are circulated free to Members, including a monthly eNewsletter and regular event updates. We also provide a business support service for commercial enquiries, as well as a trade opportunities billboard and Member-to-Member discount scheme. The numerous activities the BSCC delivers allows Members excellent targeted marketing opportunities.

An elected President and a Managing Director head up the organisation. Both the Swiss Ambassador in London and the British Ambassador in Bern are Honorary Presidents. Our Council is comprised of volunteer representatives from over 35 Member organisations. An Executive Board reviews the executive operations.

The BSCC is led by its Council (the governing body of the Chamber) and an Executive Board, appointed by the Council to review the executive operations of the Chamber on behalf of the Council.

Members of the Executive Board:

Carolyn HELBLING
Managing Director of The British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce
ex-officio

Peter COATS
Honorary Treasurer,
Partner, Ernst & Young, Zurich



Gregor KONCILJA
Country Manager UK & Ireland
Swiss International Air Lines Ltd., London

Reinier H. LABADIE

Co-Chairman of the Public Affairs Commission

Executive Director, Ernst & Young, Zurich 

Michael MCKAY
Principal
McKay's, Founex/ VD



Thomas RHIM
Co-Chairman of the Public Affairs Commission

Partner, Thouvenin Rechtsanwälte, Zurich 


Marlene UETZ
Commercial Director
I.J.Martin & Co. Ltd, Geneva and Zurich



Members of the Council
The council is the governing body of the Chamber.

The BSCC is proud to be a member of COBCOE, (Council of British Chambers of Commerce in Europe)
Founded in 1973, COBCOE is an independent non-profit organisation representing 34 British chambers of commerce in 31 countries across Europe. Acting as an umbrella organisation, we work with our member chambers to advance international trade and business with the United Kingdom. As such, we give a voice to about 8,500 businesses, mainly located outside of the UK, from all sectors of trade and industry involved in business with the UK.

COBCOE Executive Committee
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