Rahul Sahgal – CEO, Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce
Rahul Sahgal brings over 20 years of experience in both the private sector and government to his role as CEO of the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce, uniquely positioning him to…
The Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce plays a vital and active role in assisting Swiss companies in the United States and U.S. companies in Switzerland to expand their business. The Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit organization.
Relations between Switzerland and the United States of America are extremely diverse and enjoy a rich tradition. The United States is the second largest export market for Switzerland and an important hub for education and research. Over the last 12 years, exports to America have doubled in volume, going from 10.6 to 14.5 percent of all Swiss exports between 2004 and today. Swiss pharmaceutical exports account for approximately 47 percent of trade with America.
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Talacker 41, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland, Phone: +41 43 443 72 00
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