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Meet Our New Honorary Consul Rene Riedi
Professionally, Rene has been working for Dufry, a leading travel retail operator, since 1993. He has held various management positions at the headquarters in Basel as well as abroad. He served as a member of the executive board between 2000 and 2020. Prior to crossing the Atlantic in 2012, he lived in the Middle East for 10 years. Based on his long-standing affiliation with the company and the extensive experience as the company’s Ambassador in Central- and Latin America and Advisor to the Group CEO, he is currently serving in the role of Executive Advisor.

Rene is married to his wife Olga and they live together with their dog Luca, a Havapoo, in their beautiful home in Coral Gables. In his leisure time, he loves to be outdoors and play golf, read a book, or watch a film.

Rene feels deeply honored to be named Honorary Consul in Miami and to represent Switzerland in the South of Florida. He is excited about the opportunity to serve th