A lobbying vehicle, and a quarterly journal.
The Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong represents the Swiss business community to both the Swiss and HKSAR governments. Through regular meetings and luncheons, members can meet and discuss their common interests in the HKSAR.
What the chamber carries to it
The chamber informs members of new government initiatives that might have relevance for them, and acts as a lobbying vehicle to promote their interests to the Government.
The chamber is a member of the International Business Committee, which meets the Chief Secretary of the HKSAR quarterly to discuss business interests.
Working with the International Business Committee and with other chambers and organisations such as the Trade Development Council, the chamber hosts luncheons at which members hear from speakers including the Chief Executive of the HKSAR and the major policy secretaries.
The Swiss Association
Together with the Swiss Association, the chamber provides a networking framework for Swiss nationals in the HKSAR, supporting the unity of the Swiss community while making it easier for individual members to take up the opportunities the territory offers.
The chamber’s quarterly magazine, the Bridge, is published jointly with SwissCham Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou. Every member receives it as part of the membership fee, by post and online.
The Bridge, with Shanghai, Beijing and GuangzhouWhat comes with it
- Regular meetings and luncheons at which members discuss their common interests in the HKSAR
- Briefings on new government initiatives that may be relevant to members
- A lobbying vehicle to put members’ interests to the Government
- Luncheons with speakers including the Chief Executive of the HKSAR and the major policy secretaries
- The Bridge, the chamber’s quarterly magazine, included in the membership fee
- A networking framework for Swiss nationals in the HKSAR, held jointly with the Swiss Association
Attendance decides re-election
The Regional Board of Directors supervises the management and the representation of the chamber. It comprises a maximum of thirteen directors, including the Co-Presidency, the Vice-President, the Young Professionals Chair and the Treasurer. Directors are elected at the Regional Annual General Assembly for a one-year term, and are expected to attend two thirds of scheduled board meetings.
The Consulate General
The Consul General of Switzerland in Hong Kong and the Deputy Consul General are honorary members of the chamber, and are invited to sit on the board from time to time.
Four councils, by industry
Expert groups who meet regularly to discuss new developments, trends and challenges, compiled of senior representatives from across the industries the chamber’s members work in. They hold closed-door meetings where company representatives share and receive updates on the latest developments and pursue their common interests.
- Financial Services Council
- Education & Hospitality Council
- Luxury & Lifestyle Council
- Healthcare, Industrial & Services Council
Who takes part:
- All members of SwissCham are eligible to participate
- Swiss nationals, or people of any nationality working in a Swiss company
- Industry experts and key people from the relevant areas of each council
- Curious and energetic members who wish to share industry experience
Two anniversaries, in print
Three bands, set by headcount.
Corporate membership is priced by company size rather than by benefit, which is a plain way to do it and unusual.