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Benoît Genecand

1964 – 2021

Swiss consultant

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Lived 1964 – 2021 (aged 57). Benoît Genecand was a Swiss and French consultant and politician.

Benoît Genecand (28 January 1964 – 11 August 2021) was a Swiss politician. A member of FDP.The Liberals (PLR), he served on the National Council of Switzerland from 2015 to 2019 and the Grand Council of Geneva from 2013 to 2015.

Biography Genecand was born in Geneva on 28 January 1964 to a family of farmers. He had the citizenship of Switzerland and France. He had a sister, Marie-Pierre, who became a journalist with Le Temps. Their father, Jean-Claude Genecand, was a baker by profession and served in the Grand Council of Geneva as a member of the Christian Democratic People's Party of Switzerland from 1985 to 1997.

Genecand earned a degree in political science from the University of Geneva in 1988 and was initially hired by UBS as a branch manager. He was Director of UBS Geneva from 2002 to 2007. He then became an independent consultant and administrator. A few days later, he announced that he would not seek re-election in that year's election. He died on 11 August 2021 at the age of 57 in Geneva.

Genecand was married to Corinne Notz, a masseuse. He was the father of five children, including Grand Council of Geneva and PLR member Adrien Genecand, who had been engaged in politics before his father.

Political career Genecand joined the PLR in 2011, His seat was succeeded by Christophe Ameunier following his election to the National Council. He was also a candidate for the Council of States, in which he finished third and did not earn a seat. He sat on the .

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Member of the Swiss National Council

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Who was Benoît Genecand?

Swiss consultant

When was Benoît Genecand born?

Benoît Genecand was born on 28 January 1964 in Geneva.

When did Benoît Genecand die?

Benoît Genecand died on 11 August 2021 in Geneva.

What was Benoît Genecand's occupation?

Benoît Genecand was a consultant and politician.

What nationality was Benoît Genecand?

Benoît Genecand was Swiss and French.

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· Wikipedia: Benoît Genecand

· Wikidata: Q21294675

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