Geneva, February 14, 2014 – The EU Business School's English-language book launch of Dölf Ogi: Statesman and Sportsman was a true reflection of the national and international unity that former President of Switzerland Adolf Ogi has always promoted both in and out of Switzerland. On Valentine’s day in room XX of the United Nations headquarters in Geneva, over 50 nationalities came together to celebrate the book and the man. Guests included EU Business School students, alumni and professors, as well as politicians, friends, NGO representatives, diplomats and members of the international business community.
One by one, the panel members took to the podium to talk about Ogi’s influence on each of them. The most touching theme of the night was that of the great admiration that Adolf Ogi inspires in people. Such admiration came out in particular during the speech from the former Secretary General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan.
The most entertaining, insightful moment of the evening was the chat Adolf Ogi and Kofi Annan had with journalist Peter Rothenbühler. This was followed by an informal question and answer session wherein EU Business School students and guests asked the two leading political figures about their opinions, stances and views on a number of topics.
On behalf of the EU Business School student boards, three active members, President Dr. Dirk Craen and a representative of the EU Business School Alumni Association presented both the Adolf Ogi foundation, Freude Herrsht and the Kofi Annan Foundation with a CHF 5,000 donation. Freude Herrsht, also known as the Joy Foundation, is a sports-oriented organization for children created in memory of Adolf Ogi’s late son Mathias, who had a bright future as a lawyer ahead of him when he passed away from cancer at 35. Established in 2010, the foundation promotes sports, outdoor activities and exercise among young people. The Kofi Annan Foundation works to promote better global governance and strengthen the capacities of people and countries to achieve a fairer, more secure world through three principles: Peace and Security; Sustainable Development; and Rule of Law and Human Rights.
Read more about the event on the EU Business School blog here.