Bernard Eggen

Bernard Eggen is a seasoned professional in business development and procurement with extensive experience in the tourism and airline industries. Currently serving as VP Business Development for Central Europe at SMARTVEL since April 2017, Bernard has been a member of the Board for Zürich Tourism, Convention Bureau since June 2000, focusing on long-term strategy and global tourism trends. Previous roles include Director of Procurement Europe at HRG Switzerland and Director of Commercial Affairs at Kuoni, managing supplier relations across multiple sectors. Bernard also held significant positions at Swissair, including Vice President of Sponsoring and Marketing, where major advertising and branding initiatives were developed. Bernard holds degrees from renowned institutions, including an Advanced Executive Program at Kellogg and a Business Administration diploma from the Kuoni Corporate Development Center.