Jonas has an international background in the hospitality industry and joined the world of meetings over 20 years ago. He holds a master degree in marketing and economics. As Managing Director Venues of MCH Group he is responsible for the activities of the 3 venues in Switzerland: Messe Zurich, Messe Basel and Congress Center Basel. He is an active member of many industry organisations and served on the board of directors of AIPC from 2009-2013 as treasurer, as well as on the board of EVVC from 2010-2014 as BoD member for international affairs. Currently he is member of the BoD at ICCA representing as Co-Chair the Venue Sector. He is a founding member of Swiss Convention Centres and a keen networker throughout the industry.