About Us
The Swiss Society of New York organizes and supports events and initiatives,
independently or in partnership with other organizations.
Our History
On October 17th, 1882, the founding fathers of the Swiss Society of New York got together and founded the “New York Swiss Club”. They were Robert Stricker, who became the Club’s first president, René Geelhaar, August Schildknecht, Emile Rieber, Henri Kaempf, and Albert Schweizer, among others. The members of the Club were a fun crowd who cherished sociability and […]
Our Team
Ambassador Niculin Jäger
Honorary Chairman
Moritz Marti
VP Marketing
Maria Fariello
Independent Director
Jan Furrer
President
Silvan Lehner
VP Member Engagement
Stephan Schoop
VP Family & Swiss Heritage
Marie-Helene Blanchet Zumofen
Independent Director
Simon Schöllkopf
Treasurer
Christoph Hauser
VP Sponsoring
Claudio Guler
Secretary
Markus Leu
Independent Director
Linda Braido
VP Events & Projects
Sylvie Eggertswyler
VP Operations
1898 at Mouquin's
1905 - 23rd Annual Banquet
1908 at the Astor
1911 at NYC 4th of July Parade
1924 at the Astor
1932 - 50th Golden Jubilee
1957
1966 Annual Banquet and Ball at The Plaza
1982 at the Plaza
1983 Annual Banquet at The Plaza
2008
2014 at The Pierre
2015 at The Plaza
2016 Cipriani 42nd Street