Harry John is an expert when it comes to all things tourism. He grew up in Valais and qualified as a tourism specialist with a Swiss Federal Diploma. He was the President of Swiss Cities, the Grand Tour of Switzerland, and was a Member of the Regional Conference of Directors for Swiss Tourism. Over the years he has also gained experience through his involvement with management boards, organising committees and international organisations. Examples include Riviera Business Development, Vaud Tourism Association, Swiss Olympic Task Force, UEFA EURO 2008 Draw, Swiss Ice Hockey & IIHF 2008, and Sommet de la Francophonie 2010.