About us

Olivier Coutau, Delegate to International Geneva

Olivier Coutau has been the Delegate to International Geneva since 2008. He worked previously as an ICRC delegate for 15 years in the field (Asia, Eastern Europe, Africa and Middle East), and at headquarters (operations in Latin America and diplomatic adviser) before coming to work for the government of Geneva in 2005.

Olivier Coutau holds a Diploma of Advanced European Studies from the College of Europe in Bruges as well as a Diploma in Art Market Studies from the University of Zurich. 

Laura Schmid, Project Manager & Communications

Laura Schmid has over twenty years of experience in the press industry and communications. She worked for almost ten years at the weekly magazine of the newspaper Le Monde, where she held the position of Deputy Chief Photo Editor. 

Since 2012 in Geneva, she has been involved, as an independent, with several projects related to culture, notably, the organization of the international congress, MuseumNext, in Geneva. Laura Schmid has joined the International Geneva office since September 2015 as Project Manager and Communications, developing activities to promote and highlight International Geneva. 

Bénédicte Gilbert, Communication & Administration

Bénédicte Gilbert has been active in the world of International Geneva and digital communication since 2004. With a Master's degree in Marketing and Business Administration, she first worked at the United Nations Office in Geneva and then at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies as a program assistant and communication officer. She joined the International Geneva team in 2017 as a communication & administration officer, in charge of the website.

Alexis Bonvin, IT Coordinator

Alexis Bonvin studied international relations at the University of Geneva, and started his professional career at Collège du Léman as a database analyst. In 2014, he joined the International Solidarity Service of the Canton of Geneva and held the position of Administration Officer. Since 2019, he shares this position as the IT coordinator at the Service de la Genève internationale.

Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation
Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations in Geneva
Office of the Amiable Compositeur
City of Geneva
International Geneva Welcome Centre (CAGI)
Geneva Press Club (CSP)
Fondation pour Genève
Foundation for Buildings for International Organisations (FIPOI)
Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID)
University of Geneva (UNIGE)
International Organizations
NGOs
Permanent Missions