Speaker of the day: Séverine Pont-Combe — Well-being at Work

Born in Meyrin (Geneva) on June 28, 1979, Séverine Pont-Combe has been passionate about ski mountaineering and running since her youth.  She studied sports at the University of Geneva and currently works as a physical education and sports instructor in schools in Sierre.

Married to Nicolas since 2007, she has two daughters, Lily, 7, and Mila, 3 and a half. Eight years ago, she decided to move with her family to Mollens in Valais to be able to enjoy the mountains more often. Sharing the beauty of the mountains daily with her daughters and husband is important to Séverine Pont-Combe.

A professional athlete, she has won numerous medals. Notably, she won a triple medal at the 2015 World Championships with a bronze in sprint, a silver in team, and a silver in relay. She is also a four-time winner of the Patrouille des Glaciers with a record of 7h27 and is seven-time Swiss champion in ski mountaineering, vertical, individual, and team events.

Language spoken by the speaker

• French
• English

Séverine Pont-Combe speaks in French-speaking Switzerland and French-speaking countries.

As a high-level athlete, Séverine Pont-Combe understands the importance of motivation to achieve one's goals. During the conference, she will demonstrate her leadership talents, which she uses when participating in various competitions such as the World Championships and major races like the Patrouille des Glaciers.

Excellent lifestyle habits are essential to be at the peak of physical performance, just as personal development is important to continue to stay at the highest level; these are subjects Séverine masters perfectly.