The Investment Migration Council Appoints CEO

GENEVA, November 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

The Investment Migration Council (IMC), the worldwide association which represents professionals in the investment migration industry, today announces the appointment of Mr. Bruno L'ecuyer as its first Chief Executive Officer.

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Mr. L'ecuyer will lead the secretariat reporting to the Governing Board and will be responsible for all IMC operations. He will lead the formulation and achievement of the IMC's mission, strategy and goals, in close collaboration with the Board.

Prof Dr. Dimitry Kochenov, Chairman of the Board, said: "As the IMC enters the next phase of growth, the appointment of Mr. L'ecuyer to this key role will be pivotal in driving forward our strategic initiatives including setting standards on a global level, interacting with other professional associations, governments and international organizations."

Mr. L'ecuyer commented, "A professional body is only successful when it truly represents and engages with its stakeholders. I am looking forward to working with the Board, our members and the wider profession, governments and stakeholders to ensure that the IMC not only responds to the industry's needs but actively leads it."

The IMC will help to improve public understanding of the issues faced by clients and governments in this area, promote education and demand the highest professional standards and ethics among its members.

Mr. L'ecuyer was Head of Business Development at a national financial services association during the past five years, acting as a bridge between government and industry. He brings extensive expertise and experience in the management and expansion of a professional services association.

About the IMC  

The Investment Migration Council (IMC) is the worldwide association for professionals dealing with investor immigration and citizenship-by-investment, bringing together the leading stakeholders in the field and giving the industry a voice. The IMC sets the standards on a global level and interacts with other professional associations, governments and international organizations in relation to investment migration. The IMC helps to improve public understanding of the issues faced by clients and governments in this area and promotes education and high professional standards among its members.

Further information on the Council's structure, membership and governance may be found at http://www.investmentmigration.org

A photo of Mr. L'ecuyer addressing the inaugural members lunch at the Fullerton Hotel, Singapore which was attended by the The Hon. Dr. Joseph Muscat, Prime Minister of Malta may be found at http://www.investmentmigration.org/press-images

SOURCE The Investment Migration Council (IMC)