Simon Burget

Simon Burget joined HelmsBriscoe as Manager, Global Accounts in 2026. Based in Zurich, Switzerland, he helps corporate clients source venues and develop meeting solutions that align with their business objectives, budgets, and event requirements. Having worked across both the hospitality supplier side and in advisory roles, he understands the priorities of corporate buyers, as well as the operational realities of hotels and destinations. This combination of strategic and operational experience enables him to support clients from venue sourcing and destination selection through to successful event delivery. His broad industry background, spanning hotel operations, commercial leadership, and hospitality advisory, allows him to approach each project from multiple perspectives while balancing participant experience, operational feasibility, and commercial value. He believes that successful meetings begin with understanding each client's objectives and are built on careful planning, collaboration, and reliable execution.

Throughout his career, Simon has developed expertise in service excellence, event management, MICE sales, business development, destination development, and strategic account management. Working with international hotel brands, destination organisations, and corporate clients has given him a broad understanding of the meetings industry across different sectors, budgets, and event formats. He holds an Executive MBA in Global Hospitality Management from Les Roches Crans-Montana. Passionate about hospitality and building long-term relationships, he enjoys helping organisations create meetings that are well planned, meaningful, and aligned with their business goals.