Thank you for attending our Launch Event
On 8 September 2026, we were delighted to officially launch YoungShip Switzerland in Geneva, bringing together professionals from across Switzerland's shipping, maritime, commodity trading, logistics, finance, legal, insurance, sustainability and technology sectors.
The evening marked an important milestone in the creation of a new community dedicated to supporting and connecting the next generation of maritime professionals in Switzerland.
YoungShip Switzerland was founded with a simple ambition: to create opportunities for young professionals to build meaningful connections, learn from industry experts, expand their networks, and develop their careers within the wider maritime ecosystem. As part of the global YoungShip network, which spans more than 40 chapters worldwide, our members will benefit from both a strong local community and access to an international network of maritime professionals.
As the Board of YoungShip Switzerlqand, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who joined us to celebrate this special occasion. The enthusiasm, encouragement, and engagement shown throughout the evening reinforced the importance of creating a platform that brings together talented professionals from across our industry.
A special thank you goes to our international guests, including representatives from YoungShip France, YoungShip Cyprus, YoungShip Italy, as well as to the team from YoungShip International, whose support and guidance have been invaluable throughout our journey.
We are also deeply grateful to our founding sponsors, Cargill, Aderco, and Promar, as well as our corporate sponsor, Filhet-Allard Maritime, whose trust and support helped transform this idea into reality.
We would also like to thank Mr Michael Kleiner, Economic Affairs Officer for the Republic and Canton of Geneva, for joining us, and the Commodity Trading and Shipping Club at the University of St. Gallen, particularly Giovanni Lovagnoni, for their support and participation in the event.
Most importantly, thank you to everyone who has already become part of the YoungShip Switzerland story. From our founding board members to our first members and supporters, this association has been built through the collective efforts of people who believe in the value of a strong and welcoming maritime community.
This launch is just the beginning. Over the coming months, we look forward to hosting networking events, members-only gatherings, industry discussions, and professional development opportunities. We are also excited to expand our presence beyond Geneva, with a local hub in Zug planned in the near future.
To everyone who attended, supported, sponsored, encouraged, or helped shape this initiative: thank you. We look forward to building the future of YoungShip Switzerland together.
Interested in joining?
Membership is open to young professionals aged 20-40 working across the maritime and shipping ecosystem. Visit the YoungShip Switzerland website to learn more and become part of our growing community.
We look forward to welcoming you aboard.
Meet the team putting YoungShip Switzerland on the maritime map
Launching an association is just the beginning. Building a strong, visible and influential community is the real mission.
We are proud to introduce the Founding Board of YoungShip Switzerland:
• Charlotte Baiwir — President
• Akin Omus — Secretary & Treasurer
• Julie Guichard — Sponsoring
• Virginia Raffaeli — Communication
• Yasmina Rauber — Advisor
We come from different corners of the maritime ecosystem, but we share one clear ambition: To build Switzerland's leading network for the next generation of maritime professionals.
Our goal is about more than organising events. We want to connect sectors, generations and regions, create meaningful opportunities, encourage fresh ideas, and ensure young professionals have a strong voice in shaping the future of our industry.
This is more than a network. It's a platform for collaboration, innovation and future industry leaders.
The Board is already hard at work, and our first initiatives will be announced soon.
Are you a young professional in shipping, trading, logistics, finance, insurance, technology or sustainability? Would your company like to support the next generation of maritime talent? Looking to contribute, connect or collaborate?
Follow YoungShip Switzerland, get in touch, and come aboard. The journey starts now.
YoungShip Switzerland is officially launched!
We are proud to announce the newest chapter of the global YoungShip network, bringing together the next generation of maritime professionals in Switzerland.
From shipping and commodity trading to logistics, finance, insurance and technology, Switzerland is home to a world-class maritime ecosystem. YoungShip Switzerland exists to connect, inspire and empower its future leaders.
Our mission:
• Build a strong maritime community
• Create meaningful connections
• Foster new ideas and opportunities
• Connect young professionals with industry leaders
• Give emerging talent a voice
Charlotte Baiwir, Julie Guichard, Akin Omus, Virginia Raffaeli and Yasmina Rauber are preparing networking events, industry discussions and opportunities to engage with the people shaping maritime's future.
If you work in a maritime-related field, this community is for you!
Follow our Linkedin page, spread the word and come aboard.
YoungShip Switzerland is ready to make waves. Are you?