Board of Directors

A flexible structure with a wide range of skills and abilities

Timo Sulc

President

Attorney at law, founder and partner at 
Etude Sulc et Avocat.e.s

Timo Sulc is an experienced attorney at law practicing at the Geneva bar and in Suisse romande, specialized in real estate transactions and litigations. He provides to the board his extended legal and strategic expertise in the management of real estate development projects.

 

 

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Philippe Favarger

Vice-President

Expert and real estate consultant

Philippe Favarger has extensive experience in real estate, in housing projets and property development. He previously taught and conducted research at the University of Genève and more recently at the Swiss Federal Polytechnic in Lausanne. He has also managed the real estate portfolio of Geneva canton. Since 2012, he works independently, specializing in real estate valuations, advising clients and project  management.

 
 

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Julien Beauvallet

Member

Attaché for International Affairs
Republic and Canton of Geneva

A graduate in international relations (Geneva Graduate Institute) and territorial politics (LSE), Julien Beauvallet has in-depth knowledge of the international Geneva sector and host state politics. He is the Attaché for International Affairs for the Canton of Geneva, where he manages real estate and planning files. Previously, he was responsible for NGO support at the Geneva Welcome Center (CAGI).

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Frédéric Herreras

Indépendant

Solutions Immobilières SA

Architect EAUG-SIA, graduate of the Institute of Real Estate Studies, Frédéric Herreras holds an MBA from HEC and a Master's degree in Business Administration MAA. His cross-disciplinary experience in the fields of architecture, property management, valuation, expertise and real estate development will support the Board in its mission. He teaches at the Institut d'Études Immobilières and at the Professional Association of Real Estate Managers and Brokers of Geneva. He is an associate judge at the Conciliation Commission for leases and rental issues.

 

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François Guisan

Member

Director sustainibility
Magenta

François Guisan is an environmentalist active both in the economic circles of the construction sector and in non-profit associations. With a Master's degree in Applied Ecology Sciences obtained in 1995 from the University of Neuchâtel, François Guisan has been working for more than 25 years in the search for sustainability solutions for the construction and urban planning sector. Since 2022, he has been awarded a federal diploma as a real estate developer. He has accompanied and continues to support numerous development projects and was the designer of the SEED next generation living certification protocol for sustainable neighbourhoods.

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Jean-Claude Portier

Member

Architect, founder and partner at 
De Giuli & Portier Architectes SA  

An experienced architect and town planner, Jean-Claude Portier brings a comprehensive, global approach to property development. He combines strong technical and legal expertise with an excellent understanding of local conditions in Geneva, particularly within the construction industry.

 

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Arev Salamolard

Member

Lawyer, holder of a master's degree in real estate and a diploma in financial advisory

With more than 20 years of multidisciplinary and entrepreneurial experience, Arev Salamolard has a global vision of real estate. She is committed to achieving the Foundation's objectives: the creation of quality housing that should contribute to good living. In addition to her legal and real estate skills, her knoledge of  Geneva's socio-economic network complements the current board to pursue its mission.

 

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Silvia Solari

General Secretary

Master Real Estate Management 

With the responsibility for the operational management and representation of the foundation, Silvia Solari- Hunziker brings broad experience in real estate development and management. A graduate of the EHL Hospitality University with a Master's degree in Real Estate Management, she has a solid network in international Geneva. Francophone, she is also fluent in German, English and Italian.

 

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