Introduction

EurAsia Forum is an international non-governmental and Nonprofits organization and legally registered in the canton of Zurich Switzerland. EurAsia Forum focuses on issues related to the development of business and seek to drive public-private co-operation in the global public interest. Our mission is to be a facilitator of sustainable economic and cultural relationships between Europe and Asia (in particular China).

EurAsia Forum is regularly involved in meetings of certain United Nations Councils in Geneva, participating in discussions on international issues and providing comments on corresponding United Nations policies.

Its founding members, the board and leadership are comprised of exceptional individuals from different nationalities and different industries. This variety ensures our ability to fully support the wide range of’ engagements.

Since its inception, EurAsia Forum has been actively providing regular meetings and forums to exchange views and share experience for helping to establish and develop successful business interactions. EurAsia Forum’s professional team delivers exceptional training, global networking and development opportunities that cater to our members’ needs.

We are united by the belief that today’s pressing problems present an opportunity to build a better future across sectors and boundaries. Our objective is an accelerator for a dynamic group of exceptional people with the vision, courage and influence to drive positive change in the world.

The Chinese name of EurAsia Forum is 欧亚论坛; (pinyin: ŌuYà Lùntán).

History

EurAsia Forum was founded in 2015 by Ailian ZHU. First named the “Connecting China media Association(CCMA)”, it changed its name to the EurAsia Forum in 2019 and sought to broaden its vision to the development of business and seek to drive International public-private cooperation.

EurAsia Forum was established in Winterthur (canton of Zurich) in mid-April 2015 and was officially registered by the Swiss authorities in April 2019. In February 2023, it was certified by the state chancellary and by the Chinese embassy.

Our Leadership

The Forum is guided by a Board of Trustees, outstanding persons from business, politics, academia and civil society who act as guardians of its mission and values and oversee the Forum’s work in promoting true global citizenship. In their work on the Board, members do not represent any personal or professional interests. In order to reflect the Board’s multi-stakeholder status, its membership is divided equally between representatives of the business community and leaders from international organizations and civil society.

Managing Board

The Managing Board has a collective executive responsibility for the EurAsia Forum and reports to the Board of Trustees. The Board ensures that activities fulfil the mission of the Forum and acts as its representative to outside parties. The Board leadership and staff of the EurAsia-Forum comprise exceptional individuals from many nationalities and different industries.

Executive Committee

The Forum’s activities are managed by its executive committee headed by Founder and Executive Chairman Irene ZHU (Ailian ZHU ), and is supported by the Forum’s Secretary General Robert J. Mojzes who is also responsible for PR and media relations.

The Executive Committee is responsible for the daily operations of the Association. Apart from the first Executive Committee (which was elected by the Founding Members), the Executive Committee is elected by eligible members at the Annual General Meeting every year.

Photo: EurAsia-Forum’s Annual Meeting at Turmhotel Victoria Davos Switzerland on 21 January 2020. (Photo by EurAsia-Forum David Wang)

Pictured from right to left:
Mr. Michael Winkler, Vice President of EurAsia Forum
Mr. Robert J. Mojzes, Secretary General of EurAsia Forum
Mr. Felix Sutter, President of Swiss Chinese Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Daniel Meier, President of China-Basel
Mr. Philipp Rueedi, CEO of Advise-X Ltd
Ms. Irene ZHU, Chairman of EurAsia Forum
Dr.des Markus Roth, CEO of MARO culture exchange
Mr. Jason Tang, Secretary General of China FOF Alliance
Mr. Gregor Conrad, Principal of LionRock Capital
Mr. Khaled Bouharrour, CEO of Be.sign Creative Engagement
Mr. Patrick Villiger, Board Member of Kayvisa AG

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STATUTEN «EurAsia Forum»

The Official document of EurAsia Forum’s authorized by the Swiss Confederation

Last updated on 22 February 2023