SoMICE was founded in 2010 by Sandra Keckeis and now employs 19 staff members, all of whom speak several languages.
Our strengths lie in the quality of the services we provide, our compliance with your budget and deadlines, and the transparency of all our procedures.
Our staff are looking forward to hearing from you. Feel free to contact them anytime.
Founder and Managing Partner
+41 78 682 39 84 - sandra(a)somice.ch
Sandra Keckeis was born in Geneva, in French-speaking Switzerland, where both her parents come from. She grew up in German-speaking Switzerland, however.
Sandra speaks four languages and is a multicultural organisation expert. She combines Latin creativity with Germanic precision which allows her to ensure a smooth running of all the events she organises.
She is proactive and perfectionist by nature, and is looking forward to putting the professional skills she has acquired over the past twenty years at your service.
Senior Event Manager - Specialist in international medical congresses
+41 78 669 76 41 - annette(a)somice.ch
Having lived in German-speaking and French-speaking Switzerland, she is familiar with and understands the cultural differences and diverse needs of Switzerland's two main language groups.
She speaks four languages (German, French, English, Spanish), is flexible, efficient and professional. Annette is always helpful and attentive to your needs. Furthermore, she is committed to her clients, always looking for the solutions that best suit their needs.
Administrative Assistant - Specialist in pharmaceutical contracts
+41 78 658 37 43 - andrea(a)somice.ch
Andrea Kunkel was born in Germany where she spent the first 30 years of her life.
After an apprenticeship in the hotel industry, she worked for more than 10 years at the reception desk and for the room reservation service of various high-end establishments in Germany, the United Arab Emirates, France and Switzerland. These international positions enable her today to communicate as easily in German as in French or English.
Thanks to her open and client-oriented nature, she has always been able to establish good relations with her colleagues and with an international and demanding clientele. Andrea has been working for SoMICE as an Administrative Assistant since July 2016.
She is a perfectionist, works meticulously and enjoys anticipating clients' needs as well as finding pragmatic and suitable solutions.
Event Manager - Specialist in national and European medical congresses
+41 78 685 70 71 - marie(a)somice.ch
Marie was born and raised in the Lausanne region. She then moved to study communication sciences at Università della Svizzera italiana. After this, she worked for a few years in the Zurich region, first in an event agency and then in the international medical technology industry.
She has an enthusiastic and dynamic personality and contributes to the creation of a pleasant and motivating work environment. Marie is fluent in German (and Swiss German), English and Italian and is looking forward to working with you to make sure your future projects will be a success.
Administrative Assistant - Specialist in pharmaceutical contracts
+41 78 793 98 52 - astrid(a)somice.ch
Astrid is originally from Germany. After a few years of travelling, she came to French-speaking Switzerland, where she has been living for more than 10 years now.
Astrid has a background in the hotel industry and has years of international experience in event management.
She is extremely service- and solution-oriented. She also enjoys working in an intercultural and international environment and is looking forward to working with you, to finding and implementing concepts and solutions that meet your expectations.
Event Manager - Specialist in medical congresses
+41 78 812 10 40 - irene(a)somice.ch
Irène Liardon was born and raised in the region of the Lake of Geneva and studied translation at the University of Geneva. She was then able to use her language skills in both national and international companies.
She joined SoMICE in 2019 and looks forward to collaborating with you to develop solutions that best meet your expectations. Dynamic, professional and efficient, she is committed to making your projects a success.
Administrative Assistant - Specialist in pharmaceutical contracts
+41 78 767 02 00 – celine(a)somice.ch
Born to a Swiss father and a Norwegian mother, Céline Vermeulen grew up on the Vaud Riviera before studying at the Swiss School of Tourism in Sierre/VS. After having worked for 8 years in the tourism sector (Zurich and Geneva), this passionate traveler decided to go on a 4-month backpack trip alone (Asia and Oceania). A unique experience! On her return, she joined a large Biel based watchmaking group as an assistant to the management. She finally spent 11 years there, during which she had the opportunity to discover the different facets of a company with an international dimension.
Open-minded and instinctive, Céline has developed a professionalism, an ability to listen and a flexibility that have proved their worth. She is looking forward to putting her know-how at your service.
Event Manager - Specialist in hybrid events
+41 78 206 32 00 – myriam(a)somice.ch
Myriam grew up in the Upper Valais.
She is an organizer at heart and has perfected her bilingual training with a federal diploma in organization.
Her professional career has taken her to various bilingual cantons where she has successfully led projects in SMEs and large companies.
Smiling and dynamic, Myriam loves challenges. She likes to be close to her clients and to lead projects with them.
Administrative Assistant - Specialist in pharmaceutical contracts
+41 78 220 34 00 - daniela(a)somice.ch
Daniela Louvel-Pfenninger grew up in Zurich, where she completed a commercial school. She then lived for several years in England, France and Canada. Especially during her long stay in London, she gained valuable experience in multinational companies, among others in the financial sector. She finally settled with her family in the canton of Vaud.
She is fluent in German, French and English.
Daniela looks forward to contributing with her experience to good, precise customer solutions.
HR and administrative assistant
+41 78 249 02 50 – franco(a)somice.ch
Born in Naples, Pascalfranco Schiavo lived in Italy until the age of 30, where he worked as a tourist guide.
When he arrived in Switzerland, he worked in the service and distribution sector and manages a dance school in parallel. Trained as an HR manager, he joined SoMICE in 2022, as HR and administrative assistant.
Deeply sociable and interested in people, he is delighted to put his qualities to good use in the SoMICE team.
Event Manager - Specialist in medical congresses
+41 78 260 14 88 - rachelle(a)somice.ch
Originally from Lower Valais, Rachelle Boissard spent several years in Germany, where she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in international business. She began her career as an Event Manager in IT security in Heidelberg. Accustomed to international environments and passionate about organization, Rachelle looks forward to working on various projects in five languages (French, English, German, Spanish and Portuguese.
Event Manager - Specialist in international medical congresses
+41 78 267 75 00 - virginia(a)somice.ch
Originally from German-speaking Switzerland, Virginia was looking for a little piece of paradise and found it on Lac Leman. Inspired by both the region and the language, she has been living in French-speaking Switzerland for several years. A language and culture enthusiast, she speaks fluently German, French and English. After working as an assistant for several years, she is now looking forward to supporting you at all international events. She will make sure you have a pleasant trip.
Administrative Assistant - Specialist in pharmaceutical contracts
+41 78 316 01 38 - riikka(a)somice.ch
Riikka is a multilingual commercial employee with a strong focus on services and administration. Originally from Finland, she and her family have been living in French-speaking Switzerland for many years now.
She has worked in retail and in the pharmaceutical industry before joining SoMICE in early 2024.
She is a natural people person, well-structured and always wearing a smile, and will be more than happy to help you organise your events.
Event Manager - Specialist in medical congresses
+41 78 315 80 52 - kathrin(a)somice.ch
Kathrin grew up in Germany and France before moving to Switzerland more than ten years ago. She is a qualified lawyer with a degree in pharmaceutical patent law, and subsequently completed training in marketing and communications. Kathrin has a wealth of international experience, having worked in marketing in New York, Paris, Stuttgart and Geneva before joining the SoMICE team.
Fluent in German, French and English, Kathrin enjoys working in multicultural environments.
She is proactive, rigorous and has a keen eye for detail, and is already looking forward to helping you make all your events a success.
Administrative Assistant - Specialist in pharmaceutical contracts
+41 78 315 02 16 - karin(a)somice.ch
Karin grew up in Berne before coming to the Lake Geneva region with her husband to perfect their French. The people and the beautiful scenery soon convinced them to stay.
Karin loves spending time with her two daughters, travelling and discovering foreign cultures. She is partial to books, nature and tea and always needs to be on the move. That is why she always has something in the pipeline.
She has been working for SoMICE as an administrative assistant since August 2024.
Karin is a good listener, she is dynamic, helpful and thoughtful, and will be delighted to assist you with all your projects.
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