Les membres
THE FOUNDATION BOARD
Board Members
Charles Schmidhauser
Already at that time, Pierre Haas’ parents entrusted their real estate assets to Schmidhauser & Cie, then managed by Albert, Charles’ father. The latter succeeded his father in 1987 and continued to manage the Haas couple’s assets. Andrée, who saw Charles being born in Geneva, considered him the son she never had. He will be for her a benevolent accomplice and a counsellor in the high moments of her life.
Christian Ducor
After spending six years at UBS in Geneva and New York, Christian Ducor has been working for Banque Pictet & Cie SA since 1990 as Head of Client Relationship Management. Involved for many years in the management of charitable foundations, Christian has been in charge of Andrée Haas’ banking business for over twenty years.
Bernard Dramé
A man of confidence, Bernard Dramé has devoted himself to Andrée Haas for more than 30 years. At her side until her death in 2017, he was her friend, her confidant, a constant presence. Today, Bernard perpetuates her memory as a sign of gratitude and affection.
Nicholas Antenen
Nicholas Antenen specialises in banking and commercial law, as well as international mutual assistance in criminal matters. In addition to his professional duties, he is an intelligence officer in the Swiss Army with the rank of lieutenant-colonel. Since 2015, Mr Antenen has been defending the rights of the Haas Foundation. After many years of struggle, he and his team succeeded in freeing the Foundation from all constraints and enabling it to begin its charitable activities. He died on Monday 2 November 2020 and will remain an honorary member of the Foundation.
Valérie Gautier
Masters degree from the University of Geneva in political economy with a thesis on education and its role in socio-economic development.
Professional experience in international environments, in particular managing cross-functional projects for Eli Lilly, a major international pharmaceutical company, and for Pictet Bank in the Bahamas.
Her skills are now being put to good use in philanthropic projects that have a positive impact on society. Valérie is also currently actively involved with the Simon I. Patino Foundation. Patino Foundation, which works in a number of philanthropic areas for Bolivia.
