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The Glück für Togo association is a non-profit association under Swiss law. It was founded in 2015 by employees of Swiss Casinos Zürich AG. Contributions to the association were officially exempt from tax in 2016 by the Canton of Zurich.
Presidium & Board of directors
The board members work unpaid and carry out all the tasks of the association's organization themselves.
Jöggi Rihs
Honorary Chairman
On January 6, 2024, Jöggi Rihs was unanimously elected Honorary President of Happytogo. With this election, we would like to thank Jöggi Rihs for his tireless dedication to our association and also recognize his extensive help and support for projects in Africa.
As owner of the Swiss Casinos Group, Jöggi Rihs has supported and accompanied the project from the very beginning, both as Chairman of the Board and in his private capacity. Without him, Happytogo would not have been possible in its current form.
With this election, we thank Jöggi Rihs for his tireless dedication to our association and also honor his extensive help and support for projects in Africa.
As owner of the Swiss Casinos Group, Jöggi Rihs has supported and accompanied the project from the very beginning, both as Chairman of the Board and in his private capacity. Without him, Happytogo would not have been possible in its current form.
With this election, we thank Jöggi Rihs for his tireless dedication to our association and also honor his extensive help and support for projects in Africa.
Marc Baumann, President
Marc Baumann is a founding member and served as treasurer of the association from 2016 to 2026. He has visited the project several times and is responsible for finances and the website. Marc Baumann is a member of the board of directors of Swiss Casinos Holding and a whisky distiller.
Beatrice Artho, Vice President
Beatrice Artho first visited the project in 2016 and has returned several times since then. She is deeply committed to the local community. She is an event manager at Swiss Casinos Pfäffikon.
Thomas Cavelti, Quaestor
Thomas Cavelti is a founding member of the association and served as its president from 2020 to 2026. Since then, he has visited the country several times and established important relationships, including with the Minister of Agriculture of Togo. He is the director of the Swiss Casino Pfäffikon.
Nadine Maier, Board Member
Nadine Maier has been with Glück für Togo since its founding. She works as an actuary and ensures the association's legal compliance. Nadine Maier has already visited the farm in Togo. She is the board secretary and assistant to the CEO at Swiss Casinos Holding AG.
Marcel Tobler, Board Member
Marcel Tobler has been a member of the Happytogo board since 2025. As CEO of the Swiss Casinos Group, he significantly supports the project and its financing. He first visited the project in Togo in 2026.
Daniel Baumann, Vorstandsmitglied
Daniel Baumann ist Architekt und war 2015 zum ersten Mal in Togo und begleitet den Verein und die Aktivitäten seit der ersten Stunde. Mit viel persönlichem Engagement hat er mit dem Team vor Ort die Ziegelmanufaktur aufgebaut und Wissen über das Bauen eingebracht.
Lukas Beeler, Board Member
Lukas Beeler has already visited the project several times and is available to provide advice and support during the development phase of the independent farm, particularly with organizational issues. He is the project manager for shopper marketing.
Website: Marc Baumann / Marcel Tobler
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