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Geneva HQ Launch Masterclass: From Decision to Move-In in 90 Days

DateWed, Mar 4
Time08:30–12:00
LocationExecutive Boardroom, 11th Floor
Capacity8 spots left

A hands-on workshop for EMEA leaders opening Geneva offices. Learn from companies that launched in 3 months, not 12.

Launching a Geneva office shouldn't take 12 months. This intensive half-day masterclass reveals how four companies opened their Swiss HQs in under 90 days—and what they'd do differently.

Who This Is For

  • EMEA Ops Leaders: setting up a Geneva hub
  • Country Managers: expanding into Switzerland
  • COOs and Operations Directors: with board deadlines
  • What You'll Learn

    Session 1: The 90-Day Reality Check (45 min)

  • Why most Geneva moves take 12+ months (and how to avoid the traps)
  • The critical path: What actually needs 90 days vs. what's parallel
  • Case study: SaaS company that went from board approval to move-in in 11 weeks
  • Session 2: The Owner-Operator Advantage (45 min)

  • Why building ownership structure matters more than you think
  • Working with original tradesmen vs. coordinating 15 unknown vendors
  • Live Q&A with LINK's experienced project manager
  • Session 3: The Hidden Cost Landmines (45 min)

  • Fit-out clauses that cost companies millions
  • Service charge transparency: What "CHF 63/m²" actually includes
  • Swiss lease norms vs. other markets
  • Session 4: Your 90-Day Roadmap (45 min)

  • Building your custom timeline
  • What you handle vs. what the landlord handles
  • Templates and checklists you can take back to your board
  • Takeaways

  • 90-Day Geneva HQ Launch Playbook: (PDF)
  • Custom timeline template: (Excel)
  • Board presentation deck: (ready to use)
  • Reference call with a previous attendee: who's done it
  • Breakfast Included

    Continental breakfast with Swiss specialties served from 08:00.

    **Limited to 20 participants** for personalized attention.

    Agenda

    08:00
    Breakfast & Networking
    08:30
    Session 1: The 90-Day Reality Check
    09:15
    Session 2: The Owner-Operator Advantage
    10:00
    Coffee Break
    10:15
    Session 3: Hidden Cost Landmines
    11:00
    Session 4: Your 90-Day Roadmap
    11:45
    Q&A & Networking
    12:00
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