Mr. Philippe Meyer

Biography

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Co-founder Fly Snowflake - aims to be a virtual airline offering regular niche commercial services from Geneva to Lugano with electric planes and ad hoc business aviation services.Director Marketing & Economic AffairsCity of Meyrin, Switzerland (2016 –2019)Coordinated the relationship between companies, the State administration and authorities; developed quality framework conditions for existing and future businesses; promoted actions at the local level in the heart of the business community; developed marketing actions to promote business aviation and maintenance.

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Director, International Affairs & Airline Business Department Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services of Geneva (CCIG) (2006-2015) In charge of international trade, economic policies, foreign direct investment and the airline industry; member of the Senior Management board; identified needs to increase the number of sponsors; analyzed opportunities by sectors; created clusters; set up visibility schemes: increase revenue by 2.5; managed the political campaign to transfer State’s assets to the airport; successfully improved air services through B2B negotiations with airlines.

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Economic Development Officer Geneva FDI Agency, Geneva, Switzerland (1999-2005)Promoted Geneva as an ideal location for the European headquarters of multinational companies; played an active role in getting Colgate Palmolive, Gillette, LG Chem, Polo Ralph Lauren, etc. to establish headquarters in Geneva; connected foreign companies with State departments (work permits, tax rulings) and other organizations (airport, conference centers, tourism offices, etc.)

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Marketing Manager Lemanair, Geneva, Switzerland (1997-1998)Developed and executed plans for the creation of this regional airline; executed a robust stakeholder outreach plan to engage and partner with travel agencies, airports, and chambers of commerce in the launch of this airline.Member of the board Transports Publics Genevois (TPG) (Since 2011) Smart mobility/network/infrastructure and strategy IATA Training, Geneva, Switzerland Diploma of Advanced Studies, Aviation management, 2020Pilot, Geneva Flying Club / Blogger & YouTuber (Premiairclassetv)

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Teaching

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Philippe Meyer teaches hospitality management, hotel operations, and tourism courses at AUS. He is passionate about preparing the next generation of hospitality professionals, emphasizing practical skills and industry relevance in his pedagogical approach.

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Industry Experience

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Philippe Meyer has over 25 years of industry experience in hospitality, tourism, and event management. He has held senior management positions at leading international hotel groups. His experience includes hotel operations, revenue management, and roles such as Co-founder of Fly Snowflake, Director Marketing & Economic Affairs at City of Meyrin, Director, International Affairs & Airline Business Department at Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services of Geneva (CCIG), Economic Development Officer at Geneva FDI Agency, and Marketing Manager at Lemanair.

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Education

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• Diploma of Advanced Studies, Aviation management | IATA Training
• MSc
• MBA