Michel Chevallier Email & Phone Number

Geneva, Switzerland

Geneva, Switzerland

I have been designated by the Geneva Muncipal Council as one of the board members of this publicly owned company operating a cable network in Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland

Mettez un écrivain à votre service et trouvez avec moi le mot juste pour exprimer vos idées ou vendre vos produits! Put a writer at your service and find with me the right word(s) to express your concepts or market your products!

Grand-Saconnex

The Foundation manages three nurseries on behalf of the municipality of the Grand-Saconnex. As SG, I was in charge of the financial and HR dimensions as well as of the relationship with the municipality. The Foundation employs 65 people.

Geneva

The Samaritains are the Red Cross organisation in charge of first aid. It teaches life-saving gestures and organises courses for individuals and companies; it provides first aid teams in sports events, concerts and shows and is part to the Geneva master plan to be called up, should a major disaster occur.They are therefore an important part of the social fabric and are proud of the social contribution they are providing day after day.

Geneva Area, Switzerland

I was hired by Palexpo to improve its media relations and its publications, as well as strengthening its ties with the Geneva community. In this position, I-Liaise with Geneva-based media and international journalists in Switzerland-Draft rules of language regarding Palexpo activity-Produce the annual report and the report to the shareholders-Write op-eds -Produce ads for professionnal media-Write press releases-Organize press conference and press events-Give… Show more I was hired by Palexpo to improve its media relations and its publications, as well as strengthening its ties with the Geneva community. In this position, I-Liaise with Geneva-based media and international journalists in Switzerland-Draft rules of language regarding Palexpo activity-Produce the annual report and the report to the shareholders-Write op-eds -Produce ads for professionnal media-Write press releases-Organize press conference and press events-Give interviews-Organize openings. welcome the officials-Represent Palexpo in various contexts Show less

I was in charge of promoting Geneva and managing projects linked to the canton's image and goodwill such as the Geneva week in Washington DC or the partnership with Beijing. I was also in charge of political rights within the General Secretariat of the State Chancellery and was deputy head of the internet voting project.

As Head of cabinet for the Chancellor of the Sate of Geneva, I was the focal point for the successful bids and subsequent organization of ITU Telecom World 2009 and 2011 in Geneva. I also worked on the electoral process in the framework of the Geneva internet voting project, which I co-managed, and sat in the the Swiss federal working group on eVoting.I wrote speeches for the Chancellor and for other Geneva Ministers and official reports for the Parliament and the Government and advised the… Show more As Head of cabinet for the Chancellor of the Sate of Geneva, I was the focal point for the successful bids and subsequent organization of ITU Telecom World 2009 and 2011 in Geneva. I also worked on the electoral process in the framework of the Geneva internet voting project, which I co-managed, and sat in the the Swiss federal working group on eVoting.I wrote speeches for the Chancellor and for other Geneva Ministers and official reports for the Parliament and the Government and advised the Chancellor on communication issues.Achievements:Central role in the campaign that led to the 70,2% approval of internet voting by the Geneva citizens on February the 8th 2009Central contribution to the return of ITU Telecom World to Geneva, with its turnover of several hundred million dollars.Conceived the Geneva Telecom Gateway, a multi-media accompaniment project for ITU Telecom World exhibitors supported by private sponsors.Fundraised to pay for the Geneva presence at ITU Telecom World 2006 in Hong Kong.Raised the profile of the Geneva internet voting project, one of the best known such projects in the world (laureate of the UN Public service awards, twice finalist of the eEurope Awards organised by the European Union, once finalist of the Stockholm Challenge, Pirelli prize-winning promotional video). Show less

Head of French speaking information and communication for the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Switzerland, responsible for media and public relations as well as relationships with a range of partners (UNEP Geneva Office, NGOs and corporate partners). Achievements:WWF was often featured on a children program of the French speaking public service radio.I was regularly quoted by the media.I launched a newsletter for the forestry and wood branch emphasizing sustainable management of… Show more Head of French speaking information and communication for the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Switzerland, responsible for media and public relations as well as relationships with a range of partners (UNEP Geneva Office, NGOs and corporate partners). Achievements:WWF was often featured on a children program of the French speaking public service radio.I was regularly quoted by the media.I launched a newsletter for the forestry and wood branch emphasizing sustainable management of forests.I implemented a new nationwide WWF Magazine. Show less

For 13 years, I worked as a journalist, covering first the Geneva local politics, then Swiss politics from Bern and then as a reporter, travelling in several countries.

Master, Psychology

Certificate, Internet Voting

I took part in the 2012 SecVote summer school

Certifcate, Management

Ad Hoc, European Union Structure

Certificate, International Human Rights Law

Certificate

Summer school on US institutions and journalism in the USA

Education record