Experience

Gilytics AG

• Switzerland
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Nov 2019 - 4 years 2 months

  Zurich, Switzerland We help energy and engineering companies find the best route for powerlines and other linear infrastructure in seconds instead of months, saving time and money with better data, visuals and communication.



Self-Employed Contractor

• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant

  • May 2018 - Oct 2019

  Zürich Area, Switzerland Advised investors, start-ups and international organizations on business development, fundraising, marketing and partnerships with a focus on sustainability and circular economy.



Veezoo AG

• Head of Marketing and Communications

  • Sep 2017 - May 2018

  Zurich, Switzerland Led presales, marketing and communications activity for ETH spinoff focusing on artificial intelligence for banking and insurance.



GE Power

• United States
• Electric Power Generation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Leader, Marketing

  • Jul 2016 - Apr 2017

  New York, United States Partnered with senior management to launch thought leadership campaign and product offering combining digital software with renewables and existing product portfolio to increase sales, advising on sustainability strategy.

• Senior Leader, Communication

  • Nov 2015 - Jul 2016

  Led change management initiative that introduced new compliance process to 8,000 staff, 50,000 suppliers globally in 30 countries.



Alstom Power

• Electric Power Generation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head, Internal Communication, Digital and Brand

  • Sep 2013 - Nov 2015

  Managed metrics and partnerships enabling higher ROI. Delivered marketing campaign to increase awareness of diverse product offering. Delivered change campaign to improve cost, quality and safety. Led communication launching social media and training tool improving employee performance. Created campaign to improve dedication to customers increasing customer loyalty resulting in improved sales.



REC

• Brazil
• IT Services and IT Consulting

• Director, Marketing Communication and Public Affairs

  • Dec 2011 - Feb 2013

  As part of management team, led global marketing, communication and public affairs function for the largest European solar supplier reporting to the SVP of sales, advised staff on risk issues reporting outreach impact to management. Responsible for communications strategy, design, implementation and distribution including content for events, collateral, films, launches, newsletters, presentations, proposals, releases, reports, research, social media, surveys, training, Web. Built and managed… Show more As part of management team, led global marketing, communication and public affairs function for the largest European solar supplier reporting to the SVP of sales, advised staff on risk issues reporting outreach impact to management. Responsible for communications strategy, design, implementation and distribution including content for events, collateral, films, launches, newsletters, presentations, proposals, releases, reports, research, social media, surveys, training, Web. Built and managed internal team, external agency network, policies and procedures for branding, client, crisis, internal communication, CSR reporting, issues monitoring, media relations, messaging, speakers bureau, stakeholder engagement. Managed external partnerships with associations, government, industry. Increased leads and sales by 50% delivering €125 million in profits while reducing costs through outreach. Managed media relations securing articles in HBR, Financial Times, New York Times, industry and energy media, developing media contacts in Asia, Europe, US, training spokespersons on messaging. Awards: 2010 REC Best New Employee Recipient; Photon Laboratory; Solar Industry; Frost and Sullivan; 2011 Digital Campaign of the Year, European Public Affairs Award for Your Sun Your Energy. . Show less



Grameen Foundation

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Consultant, Technology Lab

  • Apr 2009 - Apr 2010

  Developed stakeholder engagement strategy for partnerships with governments, microfinance institutions, telecoms for mobile phone banking rollout in Africa. Mobile phone banking project was recognized with a World Bank Grant.



Orange

• Germany
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head, CSR Policy

  • Jan 2006 - Aug 2008

  Built and implemented sustainability policy and communication, reporting to SVP of communication and sustainability, led team of 5, promoted to chief of staff to expand CSR across all units in 120 markets securing CEO engagement. Developed CSR policy managing internal and external outreach, content for events, collateral, presentations, reports, training, Web, ethics and issues management, global stakeholder research identifying new clients and products. Delivered partnerships with companies… Show more Built and implemented sustainability policy and communication, reporting to SVP of communication and sustainability, led team of 5, promoted to chief of staff to expand CSR across all units in 120 markets securing CEO engagement. Developed CSR policy managing internal and external outreach, content for events, collateral, presentations, reports, training, Web, ethics and issues management, global stakeholder research identifying new clients and products. Delivered partnerships with companies, CSR organizations, the Economist, UN, securing EU, Gates, World Bank funding. Projects awarded included 2nd Best Corporate Website, H&H Web Ranking; Best Operator, World Communication Awards; Global Compact Social Program; European Green Excellence; Dow Jones Sustainability Index; Sustainability Leadership Awards, GSMA Best Social Project; AfriCom Best Solution for Rural Services. Show less



World Economic Forum

• Switzerland
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager, Global Initiatives

  • Aug 2000 - Aug 2006

  As part of communications team managed portals, publications and Web re launch before promotion to initiatives manager. Built Global Education and Technology Initiative and managed Global Digital Divide Initiative raising $75 million, engaging 100 companies and 20 governments, delivering Davos and regional sessions, 10 public-private partnerships globally and policy reports. Managed Financing for Development and Social Investing Initiatives driving outreach, workshops and reports on… Show more As part of communications team managed portals, publications and Web re launch before promotion to initiatives manager. Built Global Education and Technology Initiative and managed Global Digital Divide Initiative raising $75 million, engaging 100 companies and 20 governments, delivering Davos and regional sessions, 10 public-private partnerships globally and policy reports. Managed Financing for Development and Social Investing Initiatives driving outreach, workshops and reports on sustainability and resource management across consumer, energy, financial, IT and pharmaceutical industries. Delivered workshops and media coverage for economic summits in Brazil, India, Malaysia and South Africa to ensure measurable outcomes developing an international network of media contacts. Projects granted World Bank InfoDev Best Public Private Partnership; IFC and Rockefeller Foundation Grants. Show less



United Nations

• United States
• International Affairs

• Program Coordinator

  • Aug 1998 - Mar 1999

  Managed communications strategy and content for new training programs, secured NGO, UN contracts. Ran workshops, researched and wrote Arab world investment report, managed outreach, built multi sector partnerships with IBM and other companies for United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.