Swiss Delegation to the OECD

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Working with member countries and in consultation with economic and social stakeholders, the Secretariat develops international standards and proposes evidence-based solutions to global challenges. As a unique forum and knowledge hub, the OECD provides data, analysis and recommendations to guide public policy and contribute to more resilient, equitable and sustainable economies and societies. More about the OECD

Switzerland and the OECD

Switzerland was among the founding members to sign the OECD Convention in 1960 and remains one of the Organisation's 38 members today.

Switzerland participates in most OECD committees through delegates from the relevant federal offices. The Swiss Delegation represents and defends Switzerland's interests in the OECD's principal bodies, coordinates with the Secretariat and Swiss authorities, supports delegates in their work and organises official visits.

Switzerland defends its economic interests and the OECD's core values (market economy, rule of law and the protection of human rights) while seeking constructive solutions at both technical level (committees) and in decision-making bodies (the Council). This means engaging in support of the rules-based multilateral system: avoiding the entrenchment of divergent positions while building alliances with like-minded countries to find workable compromises wherever possible.

For Switzerland, a mid-sized economy that benefits greatly from open global markets, multilateralism remains an essential pillar of its foreign economic policy. In the current climate, it is more important than ever to strengthen Switzerland's influence within the OECD by focusing resources on priority themes that serve its economic interests.

• Switzerland and the OECD
  OECD data, analysis and policy advice

• Table of Switzerland’s priority themes (available in French only)

  Switzerland’s strategic positioning within the OECD for 2025–2028

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The diplomatic team

Like other member states, Switzerland maintains a permanent delegation in Paris, headed by an ambassador and staffed by representatives from SECO, the FDFA including the SDC, and the Swiss National Bank. The EAER (SECO) is the Confederation's lead department for OECD matters.

Catherine Cudré-Mauroux

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Ambassador, Permanent Representative

Overall management and representation of the Swiss Delegation to the OECD and partners.

Responsible for: the Council and its organs; the External Relations Committee (ERC), as Chair; the Friends of Africa Group (FoAG), as Chair

• Message from Ambassador Catherine Cudré-Mauroux, Switzerland’s Permanent Representative

  Welcome to the website of the Swiss Permanent Delegation to the OECD. The OECD is a distinguished think tank and advisory body, and the Swiss Delegation is proud to contribute to its work and to help raise its profile.

  For over 60 years, the OECD has promoted public policies that foster prosperity and improve economic and social well-being around the world, through analysis, recommendations and dialogue among member countries and beyond. The 38 members, including Switzerland, recently reaffirmed their founding objectives in the OECD's vision for the next decade, underscoring the importance of trust in global cooperation and reaffirming core values: the rule of law, the preservation of individual liberty, democracy, and the promotion and defence of human rights.

  In today's climate of international instability, a questioning of the global order, and pressing challenges around supply chains, demographic ageing and climate change, only shared solutions will deliver sustainable and balanced economic development. Through world-class expert analysis, an extensive body of data and statistics, and widely respected policy dialogue, the OECD sets standards and norms that countries commit to uphold.

  Switzerland has participated in OECD decision-making bodies and forums from the outset, supporting the Organisation's effectiveness and accountability. It actively defends Swiss interests, with some 500 Swiss delegates engaged in technical committees and working groups covering taxation, trade, health, the environment, education and digital transformation. This work depends on close collaboration between the Swiss Delegation in Paris and the various federal departments, the Swiss parliamentary delegation, economic partners and civil society. The delegation I have led since January 2024 – comprising Swiss and local staff with broad expertise, working in close cooperation with the OECD and other permanent delegations – is committed to open and constructive dialogue to address global challenges and create favourable economic and social prospects for countries and their people. Let us act together.

  Follow our activities and stay informed through our website, LinkedIn account and newsletter, which you can subscribe to free of charge.

  Catherine Cudré-Mauroux
  Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the OECD

Nicolas Descoeudres

Minister, Deputy Permanent Representative
General OECD policy and administration (human resources, budget).

Responsible for: Executive Committee (ExCo); Budget; Public Governance Committee (PGC)

Lorenz Kammermann

Counsellor
Development, tourism.

Responsible for: Development Assistance Committee (DAC)

Mélanie Blanc

Counsellor
International Energy Agency Budget Committee.

Responsible for: International Energy Agency budget

Joël Farronato

Counsellor
Relations with non-members, trade, agriculture, competition, investements, anti-corruption, steel.

Responsible for: External Relations Committee (ERC)

Elizabeth Steiner

Counsellor
Economics and finance, science and technology, statistics, industry, SMEs and entrepreneurship, territorial policy.

Responsible for: Economic and Development Review Committee (EDRC)

Nicolin Gantenbein

Diplomatic Assistant
Reporting on the Council, Executive Committee and External Relations Committee, communications contact.

Further information

• Subscribe to the newsletter (available in French only)

  The delegation regularly publishes a newsletter on current developments within the OECD, highlighting studies and analyses of particular relevance to Switzerland and providing useful links to the organisation and the Federal Administration.

• Latest releases

  • Swiss OECD Info No 107 - April 2026 (in German and French)
  • Swiss OECD Info No 106 - December 2025 (in German and French)
  • Swiss OECD Info No 105 - July 2025 (in German and French)

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  • Working at the OECD
    The OECD places great importance on gender and national diversity. As Switzerland is currently under-represented among OECD staff, the Delegation actively supports Swiss candidates who have successfully passed the initial stages of the selection process. We encourage you to contact us if this applies to you or if you would like further information.
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