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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. 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 its current form. With this election, we would like to thank Jöggi Rihs for his tireless commitment to our association, but also to recognize his diverse help and support for 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 would like to thank Jöggi Rihs for his tireless commitment to our association, but also to honor his diverse help and support for 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 would like to thank Jöggi Rihs for his tireless commitment to our association, but also to honor his diverse help and support for projects in Africa.
Thomas Cavelti, President
Thomas Cavelti is a founding member of the association and has served as its president since 2020. 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.
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.
Lucas Baumann, Board Member
Lucas Baumann was project manager at Happytogo from 2015 to 2025 and coordinated all projects in Togo and Switzerland on behalf of the association. He studied environmental sciences at ETH Zurich and gained experience in the development of smallholder farm structures in tropical developing countries (Vietnam and Togo). He is the managing director of Aqua Alimenta, an aid organization that supports smallholder initiatives in Africa and India.
Marcel Tobler, Board Member
Marcel Tobler has been a member of the Executive Board since 2025. As CEO of the Swiss Casinos Group, he is a key supporter of the project and its financing.
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.
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.
Marc Baumann, Board Member
Marc Baumann is a founding member and treasurer of the association. 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.
Website: Marc Baumann
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