I was born and educated in Zurich, Switzerland. After immigrating to Canada, I worked initially in several jobs and industries, including sales, food and mining. In fact, I spent one year in Northern British Columbia in an open pit asbestos mining company, operating heavy equipment and performing other related work.

I joined Air Canada as a Purser and expanded my commercial education at McGill University and CIREM-HEC while working “on the line”. I held various management positions, spent the last 15 years in Senior Management and retired after 32 years of service.

Today I am still active in the insurance business and dedicate much of my spare time to my family and social causes. I joined the Kiwanis in 2014 after attending a fundraising event; I was attracted by the quality of the Kiwanis group and the charitable organizations supported by the Club.

I know that as an individual I can have an impact and make a difference. I also know that many like-minded people joining their efforts for a common cause make an even greater difference. This is what Kiwanians do worldwide. Our club helps mostly the Montreal West Island community by supporting charitable organizations – and we have fun doing so!