Negotiation
The Most Important Principles to Negotiate Confidently
Hosts: Anna Cajot, David Hughes
(Schranner Negotiation Institute)
Ready to elevate your negotiation skills? Join us for an interactive session where we’ll cover essential principles for negotiating with confidence. From setting the tone to guiding the process, we’ll equip you with the tactics to lead negotiations and secure outcomes on your terms.
Anna Cajot
(Schranner Negotiation Institute)
As the Director at the Schranner Negotiation Institute, Anna is leading a think tank for high-stakes negotiations - a support system for global leaders navigating complex negotiations, enabling them to mitigate future business risks through access to a network of the world's top negotiation experts.
David Hughes
(Schranner Negotiation Institute)
David Hughes is the Director Consulting at the Schranner Negotiation Institute. In this capacity, David and his team work with global organizations to advise them in their most difficult negotiations. He possesses firsthand insights into the latest negotiation complexities and the multifaceted challenges that define contemporary negotiations. David holds a Master’s degree in Politics, Philosophy and Management from Lancaster University, UK.
Mental Strength
Making It To The Top—on Mountains and in Business
Host: Billi Bierling
(Mountaineer and journalist)
What does it take to climb the highest mountains in the world—without oxygen? Much more than just physical ability, that’s for sure. In the end, ambitious goals can only be achieved by demonstrating extraordinary mental strength. As this is equally true for sports and for business, mountaineer Billi Bierling will share her story and provide insights on how to make it to the top.
Billi Bierling
(Mountaineer and journalist)
Billi Bierling is a journalist, author, translator, mountaineer and Managing Director of The Himalayan Database. She climbed six of the 14 eight-thousanders in the world, three of them without an oxygen tank. In 2023, she released her book «I Have A Bike In Kathmandu».
POWER UP
Project confidence authentically, Own your career, Widen Your Network
Host: EY Switzerland
There are underlying perceptions as to how women lead. This is true for others, but also for ourselves. In this exclusive session, hosted by executives from EY, you will learn how to project confidence authentically, own your career and widen your network. Tools you can directly use at the Forbes Women’s Summit 2024.
Margit Vunder
(Culture and DE&I Lead at EY Switzerland)
Margit Vunder is the Culture and DE&I Lead at EY Switzerland, where she leverages over 15 years of experience in organizational behavior to lead and sustain cultural transformation. With a Master’s in HR Leadership and a certification in Change Management, she develops and implements programs that increase employee engagement and improve diversity metrics across the firm. Beyond her corporate role, she addresses inequity in the Swiss economic landscape by collaborating with non-profit organizations. Margit lives in Zurich with her two sons, loves theater and can be often seen jogging along the Limmat.
Robin Errico
(Chief Risk Officer for EY in Switzerland)
Robin Errico is the Chief Risk Officer for EY in Switzerland and a member of the Management Committee and partner serving multinational global listed companies. She has experience working effectively with and building sound relationships with senior level executives and boards. She successfully provides insights and delivers value to companies, focusing on finance, accounting, capital markets transactions and other transformational topics.
In her role as the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leader for EY in Switzerland she carries out her passion to work closely with EY’s most important assets - People. She is a dedicated promoter of Inclusive Leadership at EY. Robin Errico also leads the Corporate Responsibility Board for EY in Switzerland and further engages in multiple EY internal councils and forums on a global and regional level.
Jenny Mathias
(Chief Talent Officer at EY Switzerland)
Jenny Mathias has been Chief Talent Officer at EY Switzerland since July 2023. Born in the US, Mathias has over 15 years of experience in audit and transferred internally to EY Switzerland in 2013. Since joining EY as an intern, she has been able to work on many mandates and collaborate with companies from various industries and of different sizes. In 2020, she was appointed partner at EY.
Jenny is a member of EY’s Professional Women’s Network Steering Committee, supporting EY’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion by overseeing and coordinating various DE&I initiatives in Switzerland. Further, she is a passionate football player and mother of two children.
Irene Geissbuehler
(Leader of EY Switzerland’s Professional Women’s Network)
Irene Geissbuehler, Leader of EY Switzerland’s Professional Women’s Network. With nearly 20 years of experience in consulting, Irene Geissbuehler is a dedicated leader in EY’s Assurance practice. Her expertise spans new business development, project acquisitions, and marketing activities. As the leader of the Professional Women’s Network in Switzerland, Irene is committed to fostering an environment where professionals feel connected to the firm, to each other, and to their own career advancement.
Sabine Östlund
(Internal Communications Lead of EY Switzerland)
Sabine Östlund gives people & topics a stage as Internal Communications Lead of EY Switzerland. She has the everyday pleasure of listening to interesting people, covering their stories and having insights into many different areas. With nearly 20 years of experience in communications and as a moderator, she previously served as a media spokesperson and currently concentrates on internal communications. Additionally, Sabine presides over the ZHAW Alumni Association Columni, which consists of journalism and communication graduates.
Making, Investing And Spending Money
An Open Discussion Around Financial Matters
Host: Gzim Hasani
(smzh)
Often, talking about money is seen as a taboo. This belief is especially widespread amongst women. But that’s not only nonsense, it’s also a disadvantage when trying to get ahead. As always, there are no secret recipes to success. But Gzim Hasani, CEO of independent financial advisor smzh ag, knows a thing or two about making, investing and spending your money wisely.
Note: This session will be held in German.
Gzim Hasani
(smzh)
Gzim Hasani worked at Julius Bär and Credit Suisse for ten years, focusing on premium clients and Ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI). Since 2019, he's CEO and Partner at smzh ag, an independent financial advisor with 150 employees in Switzerland.
Women in Sales
A journey through the changes and challenges in sales
Host: Dieter Menyhart
(Swiss Sales Academy)
Experience a fascinating discussion about the development of sales, moderated by seven experienced women in B2B sales who have contributed to the book Women in Sales. In 60 minutes, they will take you on a journey through the changes and challenges in sales —past, present and future. Which strategies still work today and which ones are outdated? What are the biggest challenges in B2B sales and which solutions have proven successful?
Note: This session will be held in German.
Dieter Menyhart
(Swiss Sales Academy)
Dieter Menyhart is founder of the Swiss Sales Academy and a sales trainer. In 2024, he published the book “Women in Sales”, for which he interviewed 25 women in Switzerland on their experiences in sales. Menyhart is a member of the Forbes Business Council.