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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 and is open to everyone. Contributions to the association were officially exempt from tax in 2016 by the Canton of Zurich.
Präsidium, Vorstand, Projektleitung
Die Vorstandsmitglieder sind unentgeltlich tätig und erfüllen alle Aufgaben der Vereinsorganisation selbst.
Jöggi Rihs
Honorary Chairman
On January 6, 2024, Jöggi Rihs was unanimously elected honorary president of Happytogo.
As the owner of the Swiss Casinos Group, Jöggi Rihs has supported and accompanied the project from the very beginning, both as Chairman of the Board of Directors and privately. Without him, Happytogo would not have been possible in this form.
With this election, we thank Jöggi Rihs for his tireless commitment to our association, but also honor his diverse help and support of projects in Africa.
As the owner of the Swiss Casinos Group, Jöggi Rihs has supported and accompanied the project from the very beginning, both as Chairman of the Board of Directors and privately. Without him, Happytogo would not have been possible in this form.
With this election, we thank Jöggi Rihs for his tireless commitment to our association, but also honor his diverse help and support of projects in Africa.
Thomas Cavelti, President
Thomas Cavelti (1972) has been involved with the Lucky for Togo association since it was founded. He is president and has led the association from the beginning. Thomas Cavelti has visited the farm in Togo several times. He has a degree in economics from the University of Zurich and is the director of Swiss Casino Pfäffikon AG.
Beatrice Artho, Vice President
Beatrice Artho (1967) has been involved with the Lucky for Togo association since it was founded. She is vice president and has been with the association from the beginning. Beatrice Artho has visited the farm in Togo several times. Beatrice Artho is the event manager at the Pfäffikon Casino.
Marc Baumann, Treasurer
Marc Baumann (1957) has been involved with the Lucky for Togo association since it was founded. He manages the finances and maintains the website. Marc Baumann has visited the farm in Togo several times. Marc Baumann has an MBA in Public Management from the University of Salzburg. He is on the board of directors of Swiss Casinos Holding AG and runs a private whisky distillery with his wife.
Lucas Baumann, Project Manager
Lucas Baumann is project manager for Happytogo and has coordinated all projects in Togo and Switzerland on behalf of the association since 2015.
He studied environmental sciences at ETH Zurich and gained experience in the development of small-scale farming structures in tropical developing countries (Vietnam and Togo). In Switzerland, he is an independent consultant for sustainable nutrition initiatives.
He studied environmental sciences at ETH Zurich and gained experience in the development of small-scale farming structures in tropical developing countries (Vietnam and Togo). In Switzerland, he is an independent consultant for sustainable nutrition initiatives.
Nadine Maier, actuary
Nadine Maier (born 1986) has been involved since the Lucky for Togo association was founded. She is an actuary and ensures that the association is properly embedded in the legal structures. Nadine Maier has already visited the farm in Togo. She is the board secretary and assistant to the CEO at Swiss Casinos Holding AG.
Valerie Blatter, Board Member
Valerie Blatter (1989) was elected to the board of the Glück für Togo association in 2018. She is responsible for the association's events and social media activities. She is a digital marketing specialist at Ideal Consulting GmbH
Lukas Beeler, Board Member
Lukas Beeler was elected to the board in 2024. He has already visited the project in Togo and is supporting the team on site in setting up a functioning financial system.
Lukas Beeler is Project Manager Shopper Marketing at Boost Group.
Lukas Beeler is Project Manager Shopper Marketing at Boost Group.
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