Philippe Meyer

Biography

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Philippe Meyer is an experienced aviation and economic development professional with over 20 years of leadership across international business, public sector strategy, and the airline industry. He has held senior roles at the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services of Geneva (CCIG) and the City of Meyrin, where he led initiatives in international trade, foreign direct investment, and the development of Geneva’s aviation and economic ecosystem. Throughout his career, he has contributed to attracting major multinational companies to the region and strengthening connections between businesses, government institutions, and global markets.

He is the co-founder of Fly Snowflake, an innovative aviation project focused on developing niche commercial routes using electric aircraft, alongside tailored business aviation services. He also serves as a board member of Transports Publics Genevois (TPG), contributing to strategic discussions on mobility and infrastructure. In addition to his professional work, he is a licensed pilot and actively engaged in aviation through content creation and industry involvement.

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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