Mark Streit - Biography
Mark Streit – former Swiss ice hockey pro, NHL pioneer, and entrepreneur
Mark Streit is one of the most important figures in Swiss ice hockey. He made sporting history as the first Swiss field player to establish himself permanently in the NHL. Today, he is not only co-founder of the Swiss watch brand NORQAIN, but also co-owner of the Adelboden mineral spring – and a sought-after speaker with an authentic story of courage, perseverance, and self-confidence.
Mark Streit’s Lecture topics
- From Talent to NHL Pioneer: My Journey to the Top of Ice Hockey
An inspiring talk about high performance, perseverance, self-confidence, and the ability to turn setbacks into opportunities.
- Leadership, Passion, and Mentality: What Sports and Business Have in Common
Mark Streit shares his experiences from the NHL and demonstrates how he was able to transfer key principles from top-level sports into successful entrepreneurship.
- No Swiss Was Meant for This – So I Became One!
A captivating story about courage, determination, and the unwavering will to carve out one’s own path.
His path to the top was anything but straightforward. In 1999, he took the plunge and moved to North America – into a world full of competition, hardship, and uncertainty. The breakthrough he had hoped for did not come at first. Determined, he returned to Switzerland, where he matured athletically and mentally at the Zurich Skating Club. At the age of 27, he was surprisingly drafted by the Montreal Canadiens – the beginning of an impressive NHL career.
“Anything is possible if you work hard and do it with passion.”
Today, Mark Streit shares his experiences in keynote speeches and moderated discussions. He talks about setbacks, turning points, and the power of staying true to yourself – as a family man, a strong-willed athlete, and an entrepreneur. His story inspires people to persevere, to dream, and to take action.