Let’s change the face
of leadership

Nicole Kamm-Steiner

Country HR Manager ABB Switzerland

"Through empowering women, a company empowers itself –only with a diverse workforce we will be able to achieve the best performance."

Andrea Delannoy

President MOD-ELLE

"When we are motivated from within, there is no barrier to what we can achieve! Motivated people working together can change the world!"

Beatrix Morath

Managing Director, Local Market Leader Switzerland, EMEA Industry Group Leader Travel Hospitality Restaurants & Leisure, Member of the Board of Directors of AlixPartners

"Strive to be the best and to be seen."

Claudia Cordioli

CFO Reinsurance Swiss Re

"Be prepared. Be curious. Don't ask for permission."

Deborah Croft

Co-CEO & co-founder Thriving Talent

"Awareness is the greatest Agent for Change” Eckhart Tolle. "As leaders, we all have the responsibility to understand the challenges different groups may face, during different phases of life. Responding to the fears and pain points with integrated, holistic solutions will nurture inclusive cultures and empower employees to successfully integrate caring responsibilities and career aspirations."

Esther Girsberger

Owner and Managing Director speakers.ch AG

"Be self-confident and make yourself visible."

Esther-Mirjam de Boer

Owner and CEO GetDiversity

"Equality is the basis for an inclusive culture that benefits both men and women."

Prof. Dr. Gudrun Sander

Adjunct Professor of Business Administration and Director of the Competence Centre for Diversity and Inclusion at University of St. Gallen

"I did not believe him and today I am exactly where he was."

Liza Engel

Chief People Officer, Managing Partner Deloitte Switzerland

"I was raised to be a good girl, and I will raise my daughter to be a bold girl."

Malvika Singh

Founding Partner Impact

"I am a believer in the 90/10 rule - 10% is what life gives you; 90% is what you make of it. You are the architects of your destiny!"

Natalie Wilkins

Co CEO Thriving Talent

"You get in life what you have the courage to ask for."

Philomena Colatrella

CEO und Vorsitzende der Konzernleitung CSS Versicherung

"Ich habe stets Herausforderungen gesucht, die für mich sinnbringend sind."

Katharina Gasser

Managing Director Switzerland Biogen

Have an inclusive vision of your life which encompasses all the many facets that make life interesting, fulfilling and fun

Jessica Anderen

CEO & CSO IKEA Switzerland

"My grandmother and also my role model always told me “follow your passion, decide want you want to do, do it well, trust and believe in others, and you will explore endless opportunities."

Nadine Jürgensen

Author, Anchor Woman, Lawyer, co-founder WE/MEN

"#Bettertogether: Once we understand that equality is to the benefit of all, and women and men decide to stand up for it, we will reach it in no time. "

Natasha Gill Pajarola

Global Head of HR for Reinsurance Swiss Re

"Don’t be afraid to speak up in the moment and never dull your shine for anyone else’s benefit."

Nicole Pieterse

Head HR EMEA Swiss Re

"Demonstrating empathy for others and being curious about each person's unique purpose and characteristics are some of the key cornerstones to achieve a more inclusive society. From the classroom to the workplace."

Patrizia Laeri

Business columnist Rignier, Founder Laeri GmbH

"The brave own the world."

Rebecca Guntern

Head of Europe Sandoz

"Ultimately it is your passion for what you do that makes you successful."

Severina Pascu

Deputy CEO and COO Sunrise UPC

"To be successful you need more than just performance. You need the luck to be in the right place but even more importantly the self-confidence to say yes to the opportunities that come your way."

Simona Scarpaleggia

Global CEO EDGE Strategy

"Success is about making the world a better place."

Susan Bincoletto

Ambassador of Canada to Switzerland and Liechtenstein

"We fought hard for gender equality. Let’s not backtrack in times of crisis. We need to do better."

Yvonne Bettkober

General Manager Switzerland Amazon Web Services

"Most humans aspire to contribute, have an impact and realize their potential to the fullest. Gender should not determine one’s opportunity to do so."

Alkistis Petropaki

General Manager Advance Gender Equality in Business

"Never ask yourself if you can. Instead, ask yourself if you really want. And if the answer is yes, stop hesitating and go for it. "

Sabine Bruckner

Country Manager Pfizer

"I thrive for a positive mindset as it keeps me engaged and connected. I am convinced that by creating the right working conditions, by promoting diversity as a natural part of our corporate culture, we can really ensure that equity is translated into action."

Claudia Gasser

Regional Director & Head Wealth Management Central Switzerland at UBS Switzerland

"Never give up and follow the path persistently, don't let yourself be put off by setbacks."

Ulrike Thull

Business Unit Director, Member of the Leadership Team MSD Switzerland

"Stay true to yourself."

Ans Heirman

AVP Managing Director MSD Switzerland

"Promoting gender equality at work and at home are both important to advance careers of women."

Samanta Cimitan

VP, LPBN Technical Operations Strategy and Strategic Programs Management Lonza

"Don’t compare yourself to others. Be your authentic self and express it everywhere. Help others see the bigger picture."

Valérie Vuillerat

CEO Nine Internet Solutions AG – Cloud Navigators

"Search for inspiring role models, get in touch and build a strong relationship with them."

Friederike Hoffmann

EVP, Head of Connected Business Solutions Swisscom

"Have confidence in yourself and your abilities and ask for change to happen."

Sonia Studer

Head of Human Resources Nestlé Switzerland

"Make it work your own way. Inspire others to follow."

Suba Umathevan

CEO Drosos Foundation

"Unlock your courage. Make daring career moves, stepping entirely out of your comfort zone”.

Claudia Thyme

Director Strategic Market Development at AXA XL, a division of AXA

"Smart, confident male leaders in Switzerland today no longer feel uncomfortable paying attention to female colleagues and what they can contribute. To master the challenges of this century we need all the bright men and women working together, side by side."

Elzbieta Czetwertynska

Country Officer Citi

"The key to success is working with a great and diverse team. Diversity in terms of background, subject matter expertise, way of thinking. Different people approach the same situation from different angles and that exchange of views and ideas leads to the best outcomes."

Lea Lu

singer - song writer - musician

"Let's use our voice, go vote and change what we can change in our daily life to reach equality".

Caroline Knöri

Head Human Resources Vontobel

"Having a career is not and should not be at the exclusion of anything else in your life – be that living your passion - sports, music, travelling - or having a family. Balance makes us successful."

Christiane von der Eltz

General Manager and Managing Director Merck Schweiz AG

"As a woman, do not limit yourself when choosing your professional way - everything is possible!".

Sarah Steiner

CEO and co-Founder Tadah

"We have the privilege that we have opportunities - and the choice. Now it is up to us to choose." "Wir haben das Privileg, dass wir Möglichkeiten haben – und die Wahl. Nun liegt es an uns, zu wählen."

Florence Schnydrig Moser

Designated Head Private Banking ZKB

"Be courageous and regularly go beyond your comfort zone. This is when you will learn the most. In addition to that, one of the most important decisions for any woman for her career is her choice of partner. It ‘takes two to tango’ – without the support of a partner, a career can prove considerably more challenging!"