Barbara Geary-Truan - Secretary General, The Michelangelo Foundation for Craftsmanship and Creativity

Secretary General, Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship Barbara Geary Truan is Secretary General of the Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship, an international non-profit based in Geneva that promotes and perpetuates fine craftsmanship, strengthens its connection to the world of design, and celebrates the essential human values and extraordinary skills that it embodies.

She has more than 25 years of experience working in an international context for major organisations which includes over a decade working on two philanthropic initiatives run by Rolex. A fervent generalist, Barbara is also a writer, editor and researcher. She received her MA from The Fletcher School in Boston, and is based in Geneva.