AI FUTURE COUNCIL ADVISORY BOARD
Katrin J. Yuan is a science edutainer, speaker, and lecturer specializing in AI technology transformation, AI finance, leadership, and boards. She is a member of the board of directors, chair of the AI Future Council, and lectures at four universities, including the Zurich University of Applied Sciences.
As a professor of international management at IU International University, guest lecturer at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, and CEO of Edneo, Stefan is a speaker and investor. He is on the advisory board of Global Digital Board Academy and is an EdTech enthusiast.
Patrick Hanhart is an innovator, university guest lecturer, and lecturer for the Swiss Future Institute and the Global Digital Board Academy. He is a strategic consultant focusing on B2B, general management, and the transformative impact of AI.
Member of the Supervisory Board of the Röchling Group, Chairman of the Advisory Board of Komet, German Digital Advisory Board, GenerationCEO, former CEO of HVM and member of the Executive Board, former CEO of TRUMPF Lasertechnik, and former McKinsey.
Entrepreneur | Building systems | Scaling businesses with impact. The future is shaped by those who dare to create something. Sara filters out distractions to focus on what matters most and turns strategies into results.
Founder of the Swiss Diversity Award. CEO of the AGON Group, board member, advisor, and lecturer. A communicative and versatile personality with excellent connections in public affairs, management, and politics.
Legal department labor law advisor Professional | As well as a results-focused, experienced managing director with AI certification, board certification, and an MBA.
An enthusiast for VirtualTwin, technology, innovation, and sustainability, Anne is a marketing expert, presenter, and networker with the determination and creativity to make a decisive difference.
Managing Partner of Swiss Invest Selection Group AG. Markus is an experienced entrepreneur specializing in finance, engineering, and investment management, from venture capital to M&A.
Visionary Chief Operations Officer of the Omorfia Group. As an entrepreneur and leader, she is committed to the further development of all business activities to increase the value of the company.
Ethnologist and sociologist focusing on sustainable and ethical AI for iNGOs and organizations. Formerly a research fellow and consultant at London Business School.
Diana is an award-winning CMO and experienced executive leader in growth, transformation, strategic direction, and execution with industry expertise in healthcare, financial services, retail, automotive, FMCG, and luxury goods.
Top 20 Amazon bestselling author, LinkedIn trainer, and member of the renowned Forbes Coaches Council. Lecturer in social media at Cologne University of Applied Sciences.
Ewelina is a sparring partner to senior leaders and board members, a former IT executive, working across global transformations. She challenges assumptions, deepens clarity, and strengthens decision quality, bringing consciousness into leadership and turning vision into action.
Doctorate in organic chemistry from the renowned University of Berkeley. Innovation Industry Consultancy Expert and experienced executive.
A distinguished serial entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in international business and technology. He serves as the Chairman and CEO of Ice-co GmbH. A visionary in the tech sector, Jon co-founded Men & Mice in 1990, a pioneering software company that became a global leader in network management solutions. He is focused on innovation and sustainable growth across diverse industries.
Dr. Matthias K. has a proven track record as CTO/CRDO in international companies and is a member of the supervisory board of a global family business. He is an executive board member, chief technology and innovation officer, C-level mentor, and member of the advisory board of the AI Future Council.
Heike knows how to scale companies in the areas of ICT, IT, sales, service, and marketing for various industries and drive transformation forward. With her leadership experience, Heike has the unique ability to transform complex challenges into growth strategies.
She is a global leader in SC strategy, operational excellence, and digital transformation for healthcare, FMCG, and chemicals. Wendy is also a keynote speaker promoting DEI.
A leading voice in behavioral economics, dedicated to decoding the complexities of human decision-making. As the Head of the Swiss Payment Research Center at ZHAW, he transforms academic rigor into actionable insights for the financial industry. With a background spanning ETH Zürich to banking, he is a rare expert who can navigate both high-level regulatory risk and the subtle psychology of the "pain of paying."
C-level leadership coach and professor of leadership, human resources development, and knowledge management. As an HR expert, she advises companies on transformation processes and the management of hybrid teams.
Visionary Co-CEO of … and dos Santos, expert in transformative leadership and shaping the future. As author of The Glass Elevator, she inspires leaders to balance success and personal mastery in order to develop high-performance teams and learning organizations.
Experienced manager, most recently a member of the executive board, with a focus on optimizing business processes, production processes, and software development. Michael quickly identifies weaknesses in industrialization processes and software implementations.
Anne is a social and cultural anthropologist with research and teaching experience in Switzerland, Japan, and the USA. Her research
focuses on the intersection of technology, health, and society, with an emphasis on innovation, aging, and human-machine interaction.
René is an executive sparring partner for development and transformation. He supports executives who want to lead with clarity, authenticity, and inner calm. He combines sound management experience with evidence-based coaching methods and a people-centered leadership philosophy.
Implementation champion with a can-do attitude. Managing Director of Iskander Business Partner Switzerland, member of the Excellence Circle, coach and trainer for growth and change. International expertise with a focus on customer centricity and digital transformation.
As Co-CEO of dos Santos GmbH, Ricardo is an expert in cultural transformation through technological innovation. His work focuses on collective intelligence design, transformation, and futurology. He has a deep understanding of the changing needs of different target groups.
CEO with a focus on change management | brand and marketing communication strategy | transformational leadership style | as well as a pragmatic holistic thinker. Generalist with leadership experience ranging from FMCG to luxury goods and food.
Selectteam expert for the strategic recruitment of supervisory board members and executives, specializing in
Executive Search | Board Consulting | Corporate Succession. For profitable growth and sustainable future viability for your company.
CEO and dynamic, visionary, and holistic leader. As a managing director and certified coach, Jasmin is dedicated to developing success strategies, longevity, partnerships, and the holistic development of leaders.
With an exceptional track record, Greg is a results-oriented professional with expertise in business strategy, digital transformation, customer experience, and leadership. Every transformation begins with people and ends with delivering value to people. He demonstrates this in his podcast CX Goalkeeper.
As a polymer chemist, she bridges the gap between basic research and real-world manufacturing. She is passionate about using data science and AI to make materials more sustainable. Julia believes that smarter systems help engineers drive innovation faster.
Robotics researcher and entrepreneur (PhD & postdoc) Expert in the development of wearable technologies, AI, and computer science (M.Sc. & B.Sc.). From the lab to the start-up | Development of smart wearable technology to prevent injuries and save lives.
Expert in innovation & transformation, IoT, AI & neurodiversity. Vice President ICT, coach, and moderator. She has experience in international project management for innovative technologies such as M2M, LTE, IoT, and 5G, with a focus on the digitalization of processes and business models.
Supervisory board member and board advisor with a focus on governance, decision-making quality, and AI-supported strategic management.
Cardiologist and prevention expert. As medical director of the Health Center for the Self-Employed in Vienna, one of Austria's most modern health centers, she is responsible for strategic development and digital transformation.
CEO and Partner of Actory. As an ambitious manager, she likes working on complex projects together with a bright group of people who are as devoted to finding the right solution as she is. Linda is an experienced executive with leading interdisciplinary teams and strategy development.
An outstanding leader who unites people across all areas. Whether as Lean Agile Leader at Swisscom, as FDP district president, or as central president of Swiss Engineering STV with over 12,000 members, Giovanni makes a measurable impact.
Expert in branding, LinkedIn content strategy, digital transformation, and AI. As a brand consultant, Annika combines strategic branding with structured implementation. Her mission: not only to make brands visible, but to turn them into a genuine experience.
Head of System and Process Automation | Every person has so many infinite facets: Doctor of Physics | Product manager for several software tools | Author | Head of a department with 20 outstanding consultants | Singer and bassist in several ska and rock bands.
Professor at the University of Hamburg | Chair of Mathematics | Global Keynote Speaker | Doctor of Science ETH Zurich. Successful book author. Expert in data science, statistics, and AI, both in basic research and in application.
Academic Director @SAIL ETH | Author | Educator | Advisor | Speaker. Patrick's research focuses on how new technologies—such as GenAI, machine learning, and blockchain, impact strategy and organizational design.
Time is precious. Heiki does everything he can to stay focused and effective and make the best possible use of his time. Critical thinking is his best companion in managing his companies. Many great things are achieved for simple reasons. Success shows that anything is possible.
Chair of the Global IP, Technology & Data Practice Group | IP law with a focus on the commercialization of intangible assets and technologies. Expert in the global implementation of business decisions, licensing, and contract drafting.
Trusted business advisor with a proven track record in sales, partner management, and account management. International deal manager with a strong technical background and a proven track record in complex, high-volume infrastructure and software solutions.
Professor of Digitalization in Education and Society at Kempten University of Applied Sciences | E-learning representative, teaching mentor, program director, and author of “AI Knowledge for Managers.”
Entrepreneur in international freight forwarding and logistics, global business connector, and economic diplomat. Saqib is committed to building strategic partnerships and strengthening international relations through diplomacy and intercultural engagement.
Master in Biochemistry and Dr. rer. nat. (PhD)
with a research background with expertise in Molecular Virology, Adult Stem Cell Biology, and Tumour Biology; gathered as a research scientist in Germany and Singapore. Dr. Wilhelms motto: Being open-minded and pairing it with critical thinking will lead to out-of-the-box solutions.
Developing and implementing visions in practical applications as a proponent of “dual transformation” with the ability to seize opportunities while adapting to changes in the environment.
As a partner at Value2go, Benno drives business growth as an entrepreneur, investor, and consultant—with passion, experience, and a keen eye for opportunities. He played a key role in the growth of well-known platforms such as Scout24 and Comparis.
CTO at PMG Investment Solutions AG, which offers innovative solutions for the financial industry. With a deep appreciation for Japanese culture, he combines precision with efficiency and is passionate about sharing his financial and tech knowledge.
Arijana is the CEO of Roboswiss AG, leading the strategic development of scalable Robot-as-a-Service solutions at the intersection of advanced robotics, intelligent business models, and Swiss precision engineering. She manages the integration and ongoing improvement of software, transforming complex robotics into accessible, human-centered innovation.
Patric Weiler is a global executive and trusted advisor for Fortune 500 companies and SMEs. As a university lecturer, keynote speaker, and pioneer of digital transformation, he supports companies in developing AI-based strategies and securing sustainable competitive advantages.
Assistant Prof. Dr. (RTDA) Gjylije is a researcher at the Department of Chemistry, University of Turin, recognized for her work on the development of advanced polymeric materials with high translational potential. At the core is the development of starch-derivative–based polymeric nanocarriers for drug delivery, addressing unmet medical needs across a broad range of health disorders.
Chess Grandmaster Top 400 worldwide | Keynote Speaker | Chairman of the Chess Academy and Chess Foundation | Rotarian. He wants to convey the value of chess to people.
Legal & Compliance at SUSI Partners AG Professional | Results-oriented and experienced in international multicultural organizations with excellent references.
Wikimedia Schweiz GLAM Lead, Art programmer, certified designer, lecturer, project coach in technology, board webgirls, CSW, and German Artists' Association. She is at the edge of AI and artistic Design passionate with a great dedication.
A professor at leading universities and author, this doctor of political science researches the connections between power, strategy, and influence. Following a career in diplomacy in Washington, D.C., global industry, and high-level consulting, he now supports C-level leaders in deciphering a rapidly changing world.
Multinational Strategy & Operations Executive | Leader in Innovation & Change Management for Corporate & Startup Transformation. Expert in Operations & Finance.
A Data Analytics and AI leader with decades of experience driving data-driven transformations for global organizations. Known for building high-performing teams and bridging the gap between business and IT, Alex has a proven track record of enabling companies to leverage data and AI for sustainable growth.
As the CEO of Tipalo, Walter connects the dots of a digital brain with an artificial nervous system. With informatics and engineering as background, Walter builds cognitive system AI, heading towards a new era of philosophy, logical thinking & space technology. The Tipalo AI technology represents strong AI with cognitive features as a digital brain with an artificial nervous system for buildings, vehicles, and robots, equipped with sensors, actors, and organs.
Veronika is a highly accomplished finance executive, legal expert, and board member. She serves as the CFO at Everphone, as a supervisory board member/Head of Audit committee, and financial expert at BAWAG. Veronika is also an Angel Investor and guest lecturer at various universities, focusing on the intersection of technology, risk management, and sustainable financial transformation.
Benjamin is a leading engineer and innovation strategist in the nuclear energy and infrastructure sector. With an academic background in mechanical engineering, his expertise focuses on the intersection of advanced technology. Benjamin is bridging the gap between traditional nuclear power operations and cutting-edge industrial robotics technology.
As CEO of ABthreeC Annkathrin helps companies realign, reorganize, and professionalize their finance, administration, and investment divisions. ABthreeC stands for Consulting, Change Management & Coaching, whether as an interim manager, project manager, or sparring partner. She and her team help companies work more efficiently, establish clear management frameworks, and make sustainable decisions.
CEO of Cyberence AG. Leader specialized in complex IT projects, Information Security & Compliance (ISO 27001/27002, SOC2, BIO, NIS2), working with Agile/Scrum, PRINCE2, and ITIL. Comfortable operating in international and multi-vendor environments (e.g., ALD Automotive, United Nations) and recognized as a pragmatic leader who inspires confidence and empowers teams to excel.
Anastasija is a senior leader in strategic governance, AI-driven transformation, and digital services, serving as Head of Staff, Strategic Management & AI in Swiss Post Digital Services. She operates at the intersection of corporate strategy, regulatory governance, and technological innovation within one of Switzerland’s most critical infrastructure organizations.
A distinguished entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in international business, health, and technology. It all started with Maunawai water filters with a patented Japanese technology, which is now used by over a million people in business, institutional, and private households. Maunawai is a family-run business that unites generations. We believe the best water comes from nature.
Binci is a distinguished journalist, editor, and publisher specializing in the Swiss insurance and finance sector. She has served as the Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of thebrokernews. Her work focuses on critical industry trends, including artificial intelligence (AI), climate change, cybersecurity, and sustainable practices within the insurance world.
As the CEO of Quantenbusiness, Werner is an authority at the intersection of business strategy and quantum physics. He empowers entrepreneurs to scale their companies with peace of mind while future-proofing them for exponential growth. Through his intensive 3-day quantum workshops, Werner unleashes the untapped potential of high-performing leaders who are hungry for more and ready to make their next monumental leap.