Dr. Alexis Katechakis has specialized in sustainability and corporate responsibility
in science, society and business for more than 25 years. Since 2011, he has been advising companies of various industries and sizes on the development and implementation of sustainability strategies as well as on organizational development and communication. He has played a pivotal role in establishing two sustainability consultancies, worked as a marine scientist, communications consultant and spokesperson. Alexis holds a PhD in Biology and an MSc in Sustainable Resource Management. He is a board member of the UN Ocean Decade Committee in Germany and regularly supports the NGO Aegean Rebreath.

Jörg Malloth has many years of experience on the corporate side, including as Global Head of Sustainability at Stadler Rail, Senior Director Sustainability/ESG at Sunrise, Head of Sustainability at Schwyzer Kantonalbank and Head of the Real Estate Ecology department at Zürcher Kantonalbank. He also worked for six years as Senior Consultant Sustainability at the global consulting and research company Intep. He holds an MAS in Facility Management, an MAS in Sustainable Construction, a CAS in Sustainable Management and a CAS in Corporate Responsibility. 

Johannes Hasenöhrl has several years of experience in the sustainability sector, including in the timber construction industry, in business advisory and at a global manufacturer of rail vehicles. He trained as an industrial engineer and holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Business from Lund University in Sweden and a Master’s degree in General Management from the University of St. Gallen with a focus on sustainable transformation and the circular economy. He is a certified GRI Sustainability Reporting Professional and ESRS Certified Sustainability Reporting Specialist.

Alfredo Malloth has many years of experience in project management and most recently worked as a project manager for a global manufacturer of frameless sliding window systems. Prior to this, he was a site manager at Dominion Constructors, one of the leading general contractors in New Zealand. Alfredo studied Construction Management at Unitec, Institute of Technology in Auckland and is currently completing a part-time MBA at the University of St. Gallen. He is a certified GRI Sustainability Reporting Professional and ESRS Certified Sustainability Reporting Specialist. 

Daniel Bärlocher has been working in corporate communications for B2B and B2C companies for over 20 years. Before joining Hilda, he was responsible for corporate communications and public relations at Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) for over eleven years. He was also Head of Corporate Communications and Investor Relations at a listed company in the textile industry. He entered the communications industry at the Swiss branch of the global public relations network Hill & Knowlton, where he worked for eight years, including  as a member of the management team responsible for corporate and financial communications. Following his Master’s degree in Business Administration at the University of Zurich, he worked as a management consultant in the financial sector and then as an auditor.

Michael Kahn has been working in the field of design for over 20 years, including as a partner and creative director at hilda design matters, at Schnider & Yoshina, a renowned design agency in New York, and as a senior designer at the internationally active Gottschalk + Ash in Zurich. Michael’s work has won several awards, including the RedDot Award and the Berlin Type Award. He is a jury member of the Swiss Business Report Rating. After completing the preliminary course at the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK), he trained as a designer.

Patrick Ensslin supports Hilda in strategy and transformation communication as part of the Group-wide collaboration in the Brand Leadership Circle. Patrick is Director Brand Experience at Hotz. He has more than 25 years of experience in audiovisual brand development. At the end of 2007, Patrick founded Sensorial Surroundings, an agency specializing in motion graphics, film and sound design in the corporate sector. In addition to his training as a graphic designer at the Lucerne University of Art and Design, Patrick has further training in strategy and business administration at the University of St. Gallen and service design at the University of Nuremberg.

Amelia Turrini supports Hilda in strategy and transformation communication as part of the group-wide collaboration in the Brand Leadership Circle. Amelia is a Consultant for Brand and Business Strategy at Hotz. Previously, she worked at Estée Lauder Companies as Consumer and Trade Marketing Manager, where she was responsible for the expansion of distribution of cosmetics brands in the sustainability sector. She was also heavily involved in internal initiatives and their internal communication in the area of sustainability. In previous years, she worked as a Scrum Master at Helvetia Consulting in a strategically important digital transformation project for Helvetia Insurance. After completing her Master’s degree in Management, Organization and Culture at the University of St. Gallen, Amelia gained various experience at Beiersdorf, Procter & Gamble and the global growth and transformation consultancy Prophet.

Oliver Aebersold has extensive experience in the field of visual communication, including at Bossard Kommunikation and Stutz Medien AG. He was also self-employed for over seven years and ran his own graphic design studio in Zug. In addition to his training, Oliver graduated from the “gib” management school for printing, media and communication in Zurich. At Hilda, he is responsible for the development and realization of important projects in the areas of corporate communication, financial publications and branding. He works closely with the creative direction team. His knowledge of UI/UX design completes his broad range of skills.

Désirée Margelisch has extensive experience in the field of media design. After training as a graphic designer, she worked for five years at Zürcher Werbedruck in the areas of customer consulting, design and production of printed matter. Following this, Désirée was responsible for the configuration and implementation of online response systems and marketing resource management systems at gateB. At Hilda, she is responsible for the development and realization of projects in the areas of corporate communication, sustainability and financial publications and branding. With her broad expertise, Désirée provides efficient and customer-oriented solutions.

Ivo Moosberger supports Hilda in the area of graphic design as part of the Group-wide collaboration in the Brand Leadership Circle. Over the past thirty years, he has worked in various areas of the industry, from the creative implementation of projects to the technical set-up and support of publications in online editorial systems, as well as  the templating of various touchpoints and product photography in the studio. In addition to his vocational training as a typographer, he completed the BMS design course in Lucerne.

Axel Bachmann has worked in leading positions in the German beverage industry for over 35 years. Most recently, he spent 12 years as Head of Sustainability at Coca-Cola Germany, where he was largely responsible for the development and implementation of the company’s sustainability strategy. In the four years before that, he was Head of Marketing at the same company. Axel Bachmann holds a Master’s degree in Political Science from the University of Cologne. He is a part-time trainer at the SQS Sustainability Academy and trains specialists to become certified sustainability managers.

Uwe Kleinert worked at Coca-Cola in Germany from 1990 to 2022, initially in public relations and operational business. From 2007, he was responsible for implementing Coca-Cola Germany’s sustainability strategy as Head of Sustainability. In 2014, he also took on the role of Head of Public Affairs. Uwe Kleinert chaired the Sustainability Committee of the Markenverband, the CSR Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce Germany, the Environmental Committee of the Wirtschaftsvereinigung Alkoholfreie Getränke, and the Ethics Working Group of S20 – the sponsor’s voice. Additionally, he was a member of the steering committee of Econsense – Forum for Sustainable Development of German Business. He studied journalism at the University of Leipzig.

Carsten Ernst has more than 30 years of international experience in sustainable building design, energy management, and renewable energy. For the past six years, he has worked as an independent consultant, specializing in corporate carbon footprinting (CCF), product carbon footprinting (PCF), energy management, and climate and net-zero strategies. Previously, he spent over 15 years as a partner at ÖKOTEC Energie­management GmbH, where he led the quality assurance division in energy efficiency consulting. His professional career began with more than twelve years of international experience in technical systems planning and sustainable building development. Carsten Ernst holds a degree in mechanical engineering from RWTH Aachen University and is actively involved as a lecturer for workshops, seminars, and webinars on energy management.

Dr. Sied Sadek is an advisor to EFRAG (European Financial Reporting Advisory Group) and the only Lead Certified Sustainability Assurance Practitioner (LCSAP) for the AA1000 sustainability standard in the EU. He has extensive experience as a verifier of sustainability reports in accordance with GRI and AA1000, as well as a certified trainer for sustainability frameworks. His expertise covers CSR, ESG, OECD, CSRD, SDGs, stakeholder management, responsible procurement, and quality management. He is an internationally recognized speaker with decades of leadership experience, including roles as Global Managing Director and CEO of DQS CFS GmbH and Managing Director of SQS Deutschland GmbH. Currently, he serves as the Chairman of the Sustainability Advisory Board at ESG Verification.

Daniela Obrecht is an entrepreneur and business consultant specializing in communication and digital innovation. With her expertise in brand positioning, strategic communication, agile change processes, and digital solutions, she helps companies evolve and grow successfully. Daniela holds university degrees in business and political science, artificial intelligence, and software development.

Jürg Trösch has decades of experience as an entrepreneur and manager in the publishing, media and agency sectors.

Dr. Walter Steiner has extensive experience in financial and capital market communications. His company is a member of GIRAS, the Association of Investor Relations Agencies in Switzerland.

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