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Georges Hage
Executive DirectorGeorges is well known to IPLOCA as a former IPLOCA Director for the Middle East & Africa Region from 2013 to 2018.
During his career, Georges has contributed to the development, financing, and execution of many projects in oil and gas, construction and infrastructure in Europe, Middle East, GCC and Africa.
Before becoming an independent consultant and advisor in 2019, Georges was the Group CEO of the C.A.T. Group. He succeeded in positioning the group as number one international pipeline contractor and number 91st international general contractor according to Engineering News-Record (ENR). In this role he was interviewed by Forbes Middle East magazine in June 2018 and featured in their cover story.
Isabelle Bourzeix
Convention ManagerIsabelle joined IPLOCA as Convention Manager in October 2024, bringing with her over two decades of experience in event and administrative management. Prior to IPLOCA, she held positions with international organisations in the medical and scientific sectors, including FDI World Dental Federation and Kenes Group, one of the world’s leading professional congress organisers and association management companies, where she developed a keen understanding of business-oriented conventions.
As manager of IPLOCA's Annual Convention, Isabelle is responsible for contract negotiations with suppliers, programme definition, sponsorships and on-site management of the programme.
Eszter Czirjak
Membership Manager & Newsletter EditorEszter joined IPLOCA as Membership Manager in November 2023. She has experience working for media organisations and international NGOs.
Before joining IPLOCA, she worked as a journalist for public service news organisation Swissinfo. Prior to this, she was External Relations Manager for a Geneva-based NGO, the EBU.
Anaïs De Knuyt
Convention & Event CoordinatorAnaïs joined IPLOCA as Convention & Event Coordinator in April 2026.
With 15 years of experience in the events industry, spanning agencies, international corporations, and non-profit organisations, Anaïs brings a wealth of expertise and fresh perspective to the team.
At IPLOCA, she will play a key role in supporting the preparation and delivery of the Annual Convention and the Novel Construction Sessions.
Sébastien Goetschmann
Accounting Manager and HSE & CSR CoordinatorSébastien has worked in a wide variety of companies including large banks, fiduciaries and a well-known auction house before joining IPLOCA in July 2019.
He is responsible for the preparation of the association's accounts and the financial reports while maintaining legal compliance. He also deals with the local authorities.
Sébastien supports the HSE & CSR Committee with the preparation of the HSE statistics annual report and the organisation of the HSE & CSR workshops. He also supports the different committees during the awards adjudication processes.