Konzern Strategie, Ambition-setting
Organization and the natural environment (Nachhaltigkeit, Kreislaufwirtschaft, ESG)
Managerial and Organizational Sensemaking
Corporate Governance
Leadership and Transformation
Kreislaufwirtschaft
Regenerative Economy
Education
Since 2023 PhD studies, University of St. Gallen (HSG), Switzerland
1997 Master in Business Administration and Economics, lic. oec. HSG, University of St. Gallen (HSG), Switzerland
Selected further Education & Training
2022 Certificate Sustainability Strategies, IMD Lausanne, Switzerland
2019 Certificate Corporate Governance, Swiss Board School, IMP-HSG, University of St. Gallen (HSG), Switzerland
2015 Certificate in Leadership, Executive School, ES-HSG, University of St. Gallen (HSG), Switzerland
2007 Diploma in Leadership, Nestlé Leadership Program, National University of Singapore (NUS) Singapore
Current positions and mandates
Since 2023 Board Technology Forum Thurgau (appointed by cantonal executive council)
Since 2017 Vice-President Think Tank Thurgau
Since 2015 Chamber of Commerce and Industry Thurgau, Committee: Education
Since 2011 Broger Management Services Ltd. (AT, CH) Managing Partner;
2017 – 2024 Skyadvisory Associate Partner;
Senior strategy, leadership, and transformation advisor. Selected projects:
- Developed sustainability strategy for leading Swiss fashion retailer
- Developed group strategy and analyzed corporate governance practices of leading stock-listed European retailer
- Lead development, launch and roll-out (Europe) of a digital platform (IoT, Industry 4.0) on behalf of a global player of the hygiene industry
Previous professional experiences
2019 – 2022 President-elect of Foundation and Investor Isopin Ltd.
2016 – 2022 Hair & Care Ltd.: Chairperson & CEO
2003 – 2010 Nestlé:
- General Manager Mövenpick, based in Singapore. Built up Mövenpick in region.
- Managed Ice Cream Business for Nestlé Zone Europe (CHF 2.5bn revenue); Zone strategy
- Member global exec. Committee of BU Mövenpick. Post-merger integration of Mövenpick into Nestlé in Switzerland
2001 – 2002 Clear Channel Switzerland, CMO, Executive Board Member
1999 – 2000 Unilever (CH), Brand Manager
1997 – 1999 Bosch Power Tools (Scintilla Ltd.) (CH), Area Sales Executive Central and Eastern Europe
Topics of recent talks and teaching (guest lecturer at University of St. Gallen, Zurich University of Applied Sciences):
· Corporate strategy and ambition-setting
· Dealing with uncertainties
· Integrating winning sustainability strategies
· True regenerative economy
· Circularity in fashion industry
· Decision intelligence
· SDG 17 – partnership for the goals and ecosystem strategies
· Education in times of AI
· High-performing teams
· What is performance?
· The influence of social media on democracy