Jun 2024 – Aug 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

• Georg Fischer is a global industrial group with a long heritage (1802) and operations across multiple divisions and geographies (19k people in 46 countries).
• In this role, I established and led the Corporate AI function, working closely with senior leadership to shape AI strategy, governance, and execution across the group. My mandate went far beyond technology: it focused on prioritization, alignment, and decision-making in a highly complex, global organization.
• I worked across Finance, HR, IT, Internal Audit, Communications, Strategy, and Operations to identify high-impact use cases, embed responsible AI principles, and translate AI from experimentation into measurable business relevance. A key part of my role was helping leaders navigate uncertainty, turning AI from a buzzword into a leadership topic.

Nov 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

• NIKIN is a Swiss sustainable lifestyle brand combining commercial success with environmental impact (one tree planted per product sold).🌲 | >2'000'000 trees planted
• As an investor and advocate, I support the mission-driven growth of the brand and its long-term positioning at the intersection of consumer business and sustainability.

Oct 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 6 mos · Stockholm County, Sweden

• Mine Storage develops large-scale, gravity-based energy storage solutions to support grid stability and decarbonization.
• I support the company as an advocate and investor, contributing strategic perspective around sustainability, infrastructure, and long-term system thinking in the context of the energy transition.

Jan 2021 – Jan 2023 · 2 yrs · Stockholm County, Sweden

• We Don’t Have Time is the world’s largest social platform for climate solutions. (average reach of195 Mio people every month in 2022)
• As a board advisor, I supported executive leadership on strategy, technology, and global community engagement, contributing to the platform’s growth and international reach.

Nov 2020 – Dec 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo

• The European Technology Chamber promotes responsible technology adoption to support economic and societal progress.
• As a board member, I contributed to strategic initiatives and technology-focused climate action programs at a European level.

Sep 2020 – Dec 2022 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Zug, Switzerland

• yeswetrust is a Swiss social-tech company focused on making education and wealth more accessible through incentive-based digital models.
• As a board adviso, I supported the founding team on strategy, positioning, and growth, with a particular focus on aligning purpose-driven ambition with scalable execution. The role strengthened my experience working closely with founders in early-stage, mission-led environments.

Aug 2019 – Present · 6 yrs 8 mos · Zurich, Switzerland

• dua.com is a global community platform connecting fragmented communities worldwide.
• As strategic advisor and investor, I work closely with the CEO and leadership team on AI, growth strategy, and platform scaling. My role focuses on translating emerging technologies into practical decisions that support long-term product and community development at scale.
• (9M+ app installs,8 billion User interactions, global user base)

Nov 2018 – Feb 2023 · 4 yrs 3 mos · Switzerland

• Prime Computer was a Swiss sustain-tech company focused on circular, climate-neutral IT hardware.
• As CEO and board member, I led the company through international growth, strategic repositioning, and crisis, scaling operations from 2 to 19 countries and growing the organization significantly (5x). I worked closely with the board and investors on strategy, governance, and fundraising, while building and leading international teams.
• During a highly volatile period (2020–2022), my focus was on resilience, clarity, and accountability in decision-making. The company was ultimately sold to the PCP Group, marking the close of a demanding but formative leadership chapter.

Nov 2017 – Jan 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos · Switzerland

• SG Brand Studios was a boutique consultancy focused on brand strategy and marketing communication for SMEs.
• As founder, I worked hands-on with clients across strategy, storytelling, and go-to-market execution, supporting organizations in clarifying their positioning and translating vision into tangible brand experiences. This period sharpened my ability to bridge strategy and execution.

Sep 2017 – Nov 2017 · 2 mos · Liechtenstein

• Studex is the world’s largest manufacturer of ear-piercing systems and accessories, operating globally.
• I joined Studex to lead European marketing and key account initiatives during a period of transition. After a short time, I decided to pursue an entrepreneurial path and founded my own venture, marking a deliberate shift toward building and leading organizations rather than continuing in a corporate marketing role.
• The experience provided valuable insight into large-scale global operations and helped clarify my long-term direction toward entrepreneurship and leadership.

Feb 2015 – Aug 2017 · 2 yrs 6 mos · St.Gallen

• M. Opitz & Co AG is an international cosmetics manufacturer (since 1965) with strong export orientation.
• In this role, I led brand, product, and go-to-market initiatives for the company’s own brand, sold in more than 40 countries. I worked closely with leadership on market entry strategies, product development, and global marketing campaigns, gaining early exposure to international scale and cross-functional collaboration.

Nov 2013 – Oct 2014 · 11 mos · St.Gallen

• netts schützengarten is a traditional gastronomy group (top 3 in Eastern CH) with catering and event operations.
• As Managing Director, I was brought in to support a turnaround and change initiative, focusing on people, structure, and operational clarity. The experience deepened my understanding of organizational change under real-world constraints and high operational pressure.

Jan 2012 – May 2013 · 1 yr 4 mos · Switzerland

• MICE Service Group is a market leader in business events and congress services in Switzerland (25+ years).
• As Sales Manager, I was responsible for the French-speaking Switzerland, managed key accounts and partnerships, building early experience in client leadership, negotiation, and complex stakeholder environments.

Sep 2009 – Dec 2009 · 3 mos · New York, United States

• The UN Chronicle is the official magazine of the United Nations.
• As an editorial assistant, I supported content development in an international, multicultural environment, an early experience that shaped my appreciation for global perspectives, communication, and public-interest narratives.