Christophe Barman

Co-Founder of Loyco | Committed to a sustainable economy

Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland

About

I think I've always liked getting involved, first in sports organisations for a long time, then gradually in working towards a more sustainable and responsible world. Today, I am president of the Fédération romande des consommateurs (Western Switerland Consumer Federation) and co-president of Fédération Suisse des Entreprises (Swiss Federation of Enterprises). This is because I firmly believe that change is possible – and, above all, necessary. I co-founded Loyco in 2013 because, even back then, I wanted to build something that made more sense, something that would inspire others to get involved. And we did well. We've grown from three to 140 employees. What I take away from these 12 years is that we have created our own model, without comparing ourselves to others, without trying to please for the sake of pleasing, but by listening to those with whom we have grown. Loyco is a philosophy, a vision, an approach, a strong identity. The common thread running through all my activities is to move our economy towards greater sustainability.

Experience

  • Co-Founder at Loyco
    Jul 2013 - Present · 13 yrs 1 mo

    Loyco provides specialised outsourcing services in the fields of insurance, human resources, accounting, taxation and risk management, drawing on recognised specialists and innovative IT solutions. We are proud to be the first BCorp-certified company in Switzerland. We currently have 140 Loycomates and generate annual revenue of CHF 20 million.

  • Co-President at Fédération suisse des entreprises - FSE
    Mar 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

  • Président central at Fédération romande des consommateurs - FRC
    Apr 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 4 mos

    The Fédération Romande des Consommateurs (FRC) is a non-profit organization that represents the interests of consumers in French-speaking Switzerland. The FRC is committed to promoting and protecting the rights of consumers by providing information, advice, and advocacy on a range of issues, including consumer protection ans sustainable consumption. The FRC's mission is to empower consumers and to ensure that they are able to make informed decisions about their purchases and their use of goods and services. Through its research, publications, and public education campaigns, the FRC seeks to raise awareness about consumer rights and to promote fair and ethical business practices. The FRC is mandated by the Swiss Confederation to provide information and advice to consumers on a national level. The FRC represents over 25'000 consumers in French-speaking Switzerland. The FRC's activities include product testing and evaluation, legal advice and representation, and policy advocacy at the regional and national levels. The FRC is also active in promoting sustainable consumption and responsible investment, and works closely with other organizations to promote fair trade and ethical business practices. Through its efforts, the FRC seeks to ensure that consumers have access to safe, affordable, and high-quality goods and services, and that their voices are heard in the public policy arena.

  • Board Member at Gesundheitsförderung Schweiz
    Feb 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

    Gesundheitsforderung Schweiz initiates, coordinates and evaluates measures to promote health and prevent disease throughout Switzerland in accordance with its legal mandate. We aim to inform and motivate people to adopt a healthy lifestyle by raising awareness. We also aim to strengthen the social framework conditions for this process. Our mission is to improve the long-term health of the Swiss population and to measure it.

  • President of the Board of Directors at BenefitMe SA
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

    BenefitMe allows the centralisation, presentation, simulation and management of all the benefits offered to your employees. Whether or not it is integrated into your HR portal, it allows each employee to visualize the benefits available to him or her in the areas of salaries, time, insurance, pension and benefits in kind. The employee can run simulations at will, integrating the tax impacts of his or her choices, before submitting them to HR for validation. https://www.benefitme.ch