Urs Kluser
Urs Kluser
General Secretary
UEFA Foundation for Children, Switzerland
Urs Kluser is a lawyer by profession, admitted to the bar in Zurich and holds an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin.
Following his law career in Zurich, he worked for five years for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), conducting long term missions in several war zones as a delegate and head of regional office. During this time he was based in Bosnia, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Congo, Rwanda and Afghanistan. His activities included visiting prisoners of war, setting up emergency relief operations and coordinating Red Cross activities.
After completing his MBA in the USA, he was based from 2002 to 2005 in Ukraine for the Swiss Development Agency (SDC). The projects he managed included a development investment fund and support for justice reform and prison reform in Ukraine.
Coming back to Switzerland in 2005 Mr. Kluser became involved in association football in several positions within FIFA and UEFA. First at FIFA he was responsible for the administration of the FIFA Member Associations, and headed then the main FIFA development programs for its members (GOAL, FAP). At UEFA Mr. Kluser was based for two years based in Ukraine as part of the venue management team for the UEFA EURO 2012. He then became the UEFA integrity officer, mainly working in the field of combatting match fixing, operating in cooperation with the national associations of UEFA and the respective national and European police authorities.
Since May 2018 he serves as General Secretary for the UEFA Foundation for Children.
Friday 12
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10.15 - 10.50
Changing the Culture of Giving
Leto Hall | Amalia Hotel
Philanthropy is a catalyst for addressing global challenges and takes the lead in instigating change. Tuned in with an evolving landscape, foundations, businesses and NGOs redefine their giving strategies and foster collaboration to respond to dynamic societal needs. This discussion examines trends and opportunities in charitable giving and highlights ways to stay relevant and increase impact.