Welcoming Hugo Marchand to our Geneva team
We are pleased to welcome Hugo Marchand to our Geneva team. After 15 years in Geneva, this appointment reinforces our commitment to supporting both local and international clients from the region.
Hugo will lead our engagement strategy in Geneva, advising clients on complex communications and reputational challenges. He is a corporate affairs consultant with strong expertise in crisis communications, media relations and reputation management.
Based in Geneva, Hugo supports national and international clients on sensitive and high‑stakes issues, with a particular focus on institutional communications, litigation PR and reputation management in regulated environments. His work draws on a deep understanding of the Swiss and Geneva landscape.
Hugo has advised clients across the legal, public, financial, philanthropy and commodity trading sectors, helping them manage reputational risk, media exposure and critical moments. His experience includes litigation‑related matters, executive transitions and broader corporate reputation issues, as well as media training for senior executives across a wide range of industries.
In addition, Hugo co‑founded legitima, a consulting firm specialised in legitimacy and a partner of Leidar.
About Leidar
Leidar is an international leadership and corporate affairs consultancy, headquartered in Geneva with offices in Brussels, London, Oslo, Washington, New York, Singapore and Dubai. Leidar supports organisations in defining their strategic direction, managing complex issues, and mastering their communications and engagement needs. The firm works across sectors including energy, public health, aviation, shipping, and sustainability.
For more information, please contact
Lukasz Bochenek
Chief Executive Officer based in Geneva
Lukasz is the CEO of Leidar, where he advises global companies and international organizations on navigating complex issues and stakeholder landscapes. His approach combines strategic management, commercial law, and human-centric anthropology to deliver clear direction and impact.