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Hinwil, Zurich Area, Switzerland

Belimo is the global market leader of field devices for the energy-efficient control of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems. Acting as a global strategic partner to the CEO, CFO (Head of Finance and Business Services), and their teams, guiding organizational development to support and enhance the company’s growth strategy. Establishing Leadership Teams Recruited and built high-performing leadership teams with scalable skill sets, elevating the company to the next level in global roles such as Chief Information Officer, General Counsel, Head of HR, Head of Strategy, and Head of Quality & SustainabilityLeading Change Management Guided change processes with empathy, particularly during the post-COVID transition to a hybrid working environment Launching a Succession Planning InitiativeSuccessfully led the launch and implementation of the Belimo Leadership Accelerator Program, a new succession planning tool for mid-career level professionals.

Zürich Area, Switzerland

EFG Financial Products Holding AG, a leading Swiss fintech company specializing in structured investment solutions, went public on the SIX Swiss Exchange in 2012. As the HR Business Partner for the global COO and CFO divisions, I guided these teams through all stages of the employment life cycle.Led Recruiting ActivitiesDrove the company's growth from 100 to 500 employees globally and enhanced the recruitment process Enhanced Employer BrandingHighlighted opportunities to contribute to a new business and promoted the company's entrepreneurial philosophy through university recruiting events Training and DevelopmentImplemented training initiatives to enhance employee skills and knowledgeGraduate ProgramSuccessfully launched and managed a global Graduate Program, onboarding 40 new hires annuallyLeadership ProgramImplemented a leadership development program

Zurich, Switzerland

As the primary HR contact for Switzerland, I reported directly to the Head of HR for Continental Europe, the Middle East, and Emerging Markets.Major Downsizing initiativeManaged the employee leaver process in multiple redundancy rounds, including the complex liquidation in 2008 due to the financial crises

Zurich, Switzerland

Managed diverse HR tasks in a dynamic environment, including recruitment, change management, downsizing, and providing Human Capital Management guidance to managers and employees

Zurich, Switzerland

Demonstrated resilience and multitasking skills by holding various commercial positions following the completion of a commercial apprenticeship, while simultaneously pursuing my studies at the Cantonal Maturity School for Adults (KME), where I earned the Matura B with Latin, and subsequently at the University of Zurich during my law studies

Bachelor Of Laws

Executive Master Of Human Resource Management