Claude Samarga

As the Chief Advisor of the World Economic Forum, Claude Samarga's in-depth knowledge of the world economy, business, and politics has made him a well-known speaker in these fields. He can help clients gain an overview of globalization processes and teach them how to leverage globalization trends by attending conferences, lectures, seminars, and briefings. Claude founded the strategic consulting company Smadja Associates in 2001 and served as the president. Before founding Smadja Associates, he served as the Managing Director of the World Economic Forum in Davos from January 1996 to June 2001 and was responsible for the Davos Annual Meeting, Asia Forum events, and annual financial services giant conferences. Claude's career began as a journalist and served as the head of the News and Facts Department of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation. Later, he served as a board member of multiple international companies and also served as the chairman of the International Advisory Committee of the Dubai International Financial Center. In addition, he has served as the Chairman of the Supervisory Committee at Illinois Institute of Technology, a director of OpenTV Corp since 2007, a non-executive director of Kudelski SA since 1999, a director of Edipresse SA since 1999, a member of the Korn Ferry Advisory Committee, and an independent director of Infosys Technology from October 2001 to August 2010. With his long-term accumulation of strong analytical skills and experience in politics and economics, 15 years of media work experience, and work experience at the World Economic Forum, Claude has become a leading figure in the world economy, business, and politics, with the ability to identify and analyze new trends and impacts, and integrate complex issues in a global context. His past experience has also given him a broad knowledge background in the special region of East Asia and established a solid network of relationships in this region. Claude has been proven to have the ability to combine a holistic conceptual approach, a very practical attitude, and a focus, which contributes to the implementation of his project. He possesses a comprehensive understanding of the world economy and international landscape. He often gives speeches as an invited guest on macroeconomic, international issues, and shaping the international environment and trends, especially on global issues and the IT revolution. He has published articles on internationalization, the rise of Asia, the formation of macroeconomic trends, the political environment, and brief comments on some economic and political issues in World Economic Forum activities. His articles have been published in media outlets such as the International Herald Tribune, Newsweek, Time magazine, Harvard Business Review, Foreign Policy Magazine, The Wall Street Journal of Asia, and The Japan Times. In addition, he also possesses good communication and social skills, able to adapt to different cultural environments. He is an excellent global speaker.