“We very much regret his departure but respect his decision,” said David Matti, president of GST, quoted in a press release from late November.

Back to Valais
Various developments in his family and personal circumstances have meant that Epiney is going back to Valais, according to the report. He is leaving a place he’d become very fond of and had helped to develop through his great commitment and presence.

A succession plan is in place
The GST executive board had initiated the first steps to find a successor. “We hope to find a suitable successor as soon as possible,” announced Matti. It has been agreed that Epiney will continue his duties at GST until the end of the winter season and will assist with the search for his successor.

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