Executives International continues to move forward under the guidance of a its new President, Mr. Tom Rosenfield (January 2019) who, along with a dynamic Committee is working together to bring our business-networking group to new heights.
We value your membership and your input so, please do not hesitate to contact us with your suggestions and ideas!
Interim President and Treasurer – Mark Kissack
| Nationality: | British & French |
| Profession: | Business Transformation |
Mark Kissack arrived in Switzerland in 1996 having previously lived in London, UK.
Mark started his career in Finance before developing an expertise in Business Transformation. He has worked for multinationals like Deloitte, Hertz, Haemonetics, SICPA and Metalor. Today he guides organizations of all sizes through Sustainable Business Transformations. He also helps startups, scaleups and SMEs develop a finance capability inline with their stage of development.
Mark was until July 2024 the Chairman of the ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants of England & Wales) Energy and Natural Resources Community. During his time on the Committee the Community developed from 1,000 members to over 20,000 members. The Community developed webinars before Covid which today attract audiences in the hundreds.
Mark has an Economics degree from the University of Manchester and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW). He is bi-lingual (English & French).
Honorary Life President – John H. Fearn
| Nationality: | British and Swiss |
| Profession: | Human Resources and Executive Search Consultant |
John is a managing partner of Fearn Associates, a successful Executive Search and consulting practice he founded in 1979 in St-Sulpice.
He held the position of President of Executives International from 1990-1992.
In June 2011, after 21 years as an active Committee member, John has decided to step down. Nevertheless, we still look forward to seeing John at our events and to sharing his good wit as the Committee is delighted to announce that he will remain with us as Honorary Life President of our business-metworking group.
Our many thanks to John for his continued support and bonne continuation!
President Emeritus – Thomas P. Rosenfield
| Nationality: | United States and Swiss |
| Profession: | Chairman at Sempreverde SA |
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Tom Rosenfield was born in New York City and graduated from Friends Seminary. He received his university degree in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science from Duke University and began his career with the Dow Chemical Company (Midland, Michigan). In late 1977, he was recruited by Solarex Corporation (Rockville, Maryland), the leading company in photovoltaics where he managed several major research contracts including a $10 million grant from the United States Department of Energy to develop semi-crystalline silicon (the most widely used semiconductor substrate for solar cells).
In 1982, he moved to Switzerland to operate the Solarex European headquarters responsible to develop the European market for Solarex and handle the technical coordination between its affiliated licensees.
In 1990, Tom started Infotrak S.A. to manufacture electro-dynamic signage for billboard and sports advertising. Infotrak S.A. was also responsible for managing the marketing and sponsorship of the Lausanne Hockey Club.
Currently, Tom is the administrator for several private properties in Italy and advises two private investment funds.
His hobbies include golf, bridge and bungee jumping (not).
Committee Member – Frances (Fran) M. Strickland
| Nationality: | USA |
| Profession: | Founder and Executive Consultant Verolead™ and Verolead Biz Solutions Consultancies - Business Strategy & Profit Acceleration |
Fran Strickland hails from South Carolina, growing up in the northwest corner of the state, in a small community nestled in foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.
Her more than 30-year career unfolded first in manufacturing management then into Human Resources. Her experience as trusted advisor and business leader is multi-cultural, multi-geographical, and multi-industry in a variety of business contexts including greenfield manufacturing start-ups, regional leadership, and HR transformation.
By way of Racine, Wisconsin, Fran arrived in Switzerland in 2009 as the Head of HR for Europe with SC Johnson, Inc.; and established V Chastain Global Enterprises LLC in 2013. She launched the Verolead™ brand in 2021. She offers her expertise to SME owners as a single point of contact, integrating business strategies that strengthen growth and profitability with people engagement.
