The international communications group HOPSCOTCH, founded in France, has taken a significant step in its global growth strategy with the official opening of a new agency in Switzerland. The announcement was made on December 16, 2025, confirming the firm's commitment to expanding its international footprint.
Strategic Launch in the Heart of Geneva
The new entity, named HOPSCOTCH Switzerland, will be based in Geneva. It is designed to offer the full spectrum of the group's integrated services to clients in the region. This includes expertise in events and congresses, public affairs, public relations, influence campaigns, media relations, and strategic consulting.
The agency aims to serve a diverse range of sectors, leveraging the broader HOPSCOTCH network. Key industries of focus will include luxury goods, healthcare, sports, banking and finance, consumer goods, agri-food, tourism, as well as institutions and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The goal is to support both Swiss and international organizations with comprehensive, global communication strategies.
Leadership by Local Market Experts
Leading the launch and operations of the Swiss office are two seasoned professionals with deep roots in the Geneva market: Stéphanie Grizaud and Edouard Neveu, who will serve as co-managing directors.
Stéphanie Grizaud brings fifteen years of leadership experience from a prominent event agency in Geneva, where she managed complex projects and high-profile clients. She also has a decade-long history of collaboration with the HOPSCOTCH group from her time in Paris. Grizaud stated that joining HOPSCOTCH represents an opportunity to offer a more integrated and impactful 360-degree approach to clients in Switzerland.
Edouard Neveu began his career in Paris in public relations before moving to Geneva in 2014. He previously worked with MCI, where he was instrumental in developing the group's Swiss and international activities. His background in sports, food & beverage, and lifestyle branding is seen as a key asset for driving the new agency's growth within Switzerland and internationally.
Reinforcing a Global Network and Vision
This expansion into Switzerland is a clear signal of HOPSCOTCH's ongoing international strategy. The group, which employs over 1,000 people across 40 offices on five continents, views its global network as a primary driver for client growth. The Swiss office becomes a strategic node in this extensive network.
Financially, HOPSCOTCH is a significant player, reporting a turnover of €319.1 million and a gross margin of €104.8 million for the 2024 fiscal year. The group is publicly listed on Euronext Growth Paris. Beyond business, HOPSCOTCH maintains a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility, holding several certifications including the EcoVadis Platinum medal and ISO 20121.
The opening in Geneva not only strengthens HOPSCOTCH's presence in Europe but also enhances its ability to deliver localized, yet globally connected, communication solutions for a sophisticated client base in one of the world's key diplomatic and financial hubs.
