Public Affairs Commission (PAC)

The PAC offers a forum and platform for those industries that share challenges and opportunities across both Switzerland and the UK.

Financial Services

A modern economy is hardly conceivable without a financial sector in both Switzerland and the UK. The industry is undergoing a true transformation that will change the face of banking and insurance for the year s to come. The financial services group will closely follow these developments with a special focus on cross-border business between Switzerland and the UK.

Travel & Tourism

The travel & tourism industry is one of the biggest employers in both Switzerland and the UK. The travel & tourism industry which has been particularly hard hit by the corona pandemic is an important employer in both Switzerland and the UK. While the sector is very heterogeneous with a broad variety of players, there is a significant interdependence between them. This special compilation and the involvement of both private and public sector induce a need for extensive cooperation within the industry. The BSCC will identify the challenges and opportunities in the sector and make its contribution to support this cooperation.

Life Sciences

The UK and Switzerland excel in the healthcare life sciences, with their pharmaceutical sectors having served as key contributors to technological innovation. Of the European pharmaceutical industry’s total annual R&D investment, the UK accounts for 19% while Switzerland accounts for 17%. The BSCC’s aim is to support innovation and future projects by connecting organisations in both the private and public sectors.

Consumer Goods: Food & Beverage and Luxury Goods

The Swiss and British luxury and food industries belong to the leading industries worldwide. The luxury industries have a long tradition and contribute strongly to both countries’ exports. Luxury brands carry significant PR weight on the global stage and add significantly to Switzerland’s and Britain’s image and brand awareness. The BSCC will capitalise on this by providing a platform for British and Swiss industry leaders to connect and discuss future challenges.