Our Team

Part of a world-wide network, Swissnex in San Francisco is Switzerland’s innovation outpost in the Bay Area. We are a dynamic, international team connecting Switzerland, North America and the world in science, education, innovation, and art.

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CEO

Emilia Pasquier

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Deputy CEO & Head of Programs

Corine Thommen

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Head of Finance & Operations

Caitlin Miller

Head of Communications

Sophie Bohnen

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Programs Associate

Alicia Rieckhoff

Events & Operations Associate

Diego Riva

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Entrepreneurship Program Manager

Julia Bislin

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Senior Communications Manager

Julia Kuhn Mirza

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Community & Events Manager

Perrine Gigandet

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Creative Industries Program Manager

Romie Kind

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Senior Entrepreneurship Program Manager

Sharon Ambrosio

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Communications Associate

Sophia Burri