The new director of the Organization of the Swiss Abroad starts today

Published on April 9, 2025

The OSA Board has unanimously elected Dr. Lukas Weber as the new Director of the Organization's Secretariat. He succeeds Ariane Rustichelli, who is taking on a new professional challenge after 17 years with the OSA.

The Media release from 19 March 2025 is available in German and French.

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