Pascal Rocha da Silva

Pascal Rocha da Silva is the current Délégué à l'économie (Economic Delegate) for the City of Geneva, a position he has held since January 1, 2023.13 Here are some key details about him:

Professional Background

Pascal Rocha da Silva is 40 years old and has a diverse educational and professional background:

• He holds a degree in economics, a master's degree in population studies, and an Executive MBA, all obtained from the University of Geneva.1
• Prior to his current role, he worked in the private sector, developing specific skills in consulting and analysis.1
• From July 2017 to December 2022, he served as the economic development delegate for the City of Morges, where he established one of the first municipal economic development activities in the Canton of Vaud.13

Current Role and Responsibilities

As the Délégué à l'économie for the City of Geneva, Pascal Rocha da Silva is responsible for:

• Supporting the local economy and its numerous partners.1
• Working with the Administrative Council's Economic Delegation, which was established in 2020.1
• Addressing questions and needs related to economic delegation in the city.1

Skills and Qualifications

• He is bilingual in French and English, with proficiency in German.1
• His expertise includes economic development, consulting, and analysis.1

Additional Roles

Alongside his main position, Pascal Rocha da Silva also serves as:

• A board member of the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) since January 2023.3
• A past president of JCI (Junior Chamber International) Morges.3

Pascal Rocha da Silva's appointment as the Economic Delegate for the City of Geneva reflects the city's increased focus on supporting its local economy, particularly its small and medium-sized enterprises, which make up 99.7% of the city's economic fabric.2