A Swiss with an international network

Philippe Welti was, during more than 30 years, alternating with positions at headquarters in Berne, official representative of Switzerland in various places in the world. Diplomatic postings as Ambassador in India and in Iran, Deputy Head of Mission in Germany and, during six years, Political Director with the Swiss Defence Ministry in Berne have given him a broad experience in international affairs. Swiss companies operating in India and Indian companies operating in Switzerland can draw on these experiences.

Personal Data:

• Born 1949 in Zurich
• University degrees in Philosophy (lic. phil.) and in Law (lic. iur.) of the University of Zurich, after studies in Zurich and Paris
• Languages: German, English, French

Fields of activities and missions:

• Owner of WELTI-INDIA CONSULTING, Strategic Business Advice with domicile in Zurich, Liaison Office in New Delhi, India
• Ambassador to India 2009 – 2012
• Ambassador to Iran 2004 – 2008
• Political Director (with rank of Ambassador) with the Swiss Defence Ministry 1998 – 2004
• Deputy Head of Mission in Germany 1996 – 1998

Current involvements:

• On the board of companies & foundations
• Associated Member of the International Institute for Strategic Studies IISS, London
• Swiss-Indian Chamber of Commerce
• Other India related institutions