Ex-hippie and hitchhiker receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Over 5000 projects annually
Founded in 1987, MCI is present in 32 countries with over 2300 employees and 64 offices. The headquarters are in Geneva, and a larger agency is also located in Zurich. Every year, more than 5000 projects are handled worldwide in the areas of corporate events, meetings and trade fair appearances.
School dropouts and hitchhikers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8Zoe3pPh9IIn In a video shown at the Xaver awards ceremony, Roger Tondeur describes his career. Raised in Zurich, he left school at 17 after his parents moved to Paris because his father had taken a job there with Wagons-Lits (now Carlson Wagonlit Travel). As a "hitchhiker" and "hippie" he traveled the world for ten years, starting in his 20s together with his first wife, with whom he had three children.
Back to "normal
At 27, Tondeur decided to go back to "normal". With the help of his father, he got a job in the travel industry and acquired knowledge in congress organization, the basis of his business start-up. He describes himself as a person who loves risk. For the development of the company he relies on the power of his vision, a good working environment and talents. He confirmed this during his personal appearance at Samsung Hall.
The Xaver winners
Of 39 projects submitted, 13 received awards in a total of seven categories. Gold was awarded in only three categories, but a total of four times. This is seen as a sign of a high level of quality in the judging process. You can find the winners here.The audience award with voting via app was won by the project "Interactive Chandelier" in Zurich main station, realized by Aroma for SBB.
