Here we are Switzerland
Here we are Switzerland has focal points in Geneva, Lausanne, Basel and Zurich. We aim to connect international professionals moving to Switzerland as accompanying partners, who are seeking opportunities to grow competencies while making the most of their time in Switzerland.
We have regular meetings to welcome and update our new members (remote via Zoom). Our Focal Points arrange regular remote meetings as well as local events with different topics for personal and professional development.
Here we are Switzerland is a unique opportunity to find new inspiration for your career, stay connected and embrace the opportunities that come with a life on the move, no matter if you are on sabbatical, in transition or have an established business.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Keep connected and learn about our next events.
Here we are Switzerland- Be Welcome Call
When: 30th June, 2:30 to 3:15pm (CET)
Where: (Remote (Zoom)
NEWS
Here we are in Switzerland!
Here we are is a global community of professional travelling partners seeking opportunities abroad and supporting each other in initiating
MEET THE CORE TEAM
Sandrine van den Oudenhoven
Sandrine has initiated the Swiss chapter. She is a career coach and managing director of job4U2. As a French citizen, Sandrine has spent most of her adult life in Switzerland and has also lived in Germany, the US, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Chapter Lead at Here we are Switzerland
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switzerland@hereweareglobal.com
Laura Tot
Laura is a Psychologist with extensive experience in Human Resources. Before moving to Switzerland (March 2019) she lived and worked in Romania (Cluj-Napoca, Bucharest) and Germany (Frankfurt am Main). Having a real passion for supporting people and organisations develop, Laura wants to continue her career in Switzerland. She is also looking forward to welcoming you at Here We Are Switzerland!
Welcome Lead at Here we are Switzerland
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Welcome-Switzerland@hereweareglobal.com
Kanika Khatter
Kanika is originally from India and has rich experience in Program management and IT Digital transformation.
Currently freelancing with firms in the Technology space working on their digital Strategy and helping them in crafting the right offerings in Digital marketing.
Kanika loves painting, running and meeting people from different cultures.
Lausanne Lead at Here we are Switzerland
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Lausanne-Switzerland@hereweareglobal.com
Lia Simon
Lia lives in Zurich, is Brazilian/Spanish, was born in Sao Paulo and spent part of her
childhood in Barcelona. She has 20+ years of experience in a global corporate organization
in the areas of commercial excellence, change management, employee development and
leading multi-cultural teams across Europe. As a leader, she focused on increasing
employee engagement and creating an environment without any type of discrimination or
bias where everyone can thrive. Lia is passionate about supporting people in their
development and transitions.
Zurich Lead at Here we are Switzerland
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Zurich-Switzerland@hereweareglobal.com
Sophie Cooper
Sophie is a French citizen from Marseille who lived in the UK for many years prior to moving to Basel three years ago. She spent most of her career working in the banking industry, and her last role was coordinating a network of female entrepreneurs for a Business Coach to support each other's business ventures. Following her relocation to Switzerland, she is now training to be a Sophrologist.
Basel Lead at Here we are Switzerland
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Basel-Switzerland@hereweareglobal.com
Ingvild Hafstad
Ingvild is a seasoned communications specialist from Norway. She relocated to California in 2015 where she started her own company, developing digital tools for culture development. She is now living in Switzerland and is helping organisations grow strong leaders and teams and driving successful cultures worldwide with her own app, Gyrate.
Communications Lead at Here we are Switzerland
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Communication-Switzerland@hereweareglobal.com
Nadine Clauder
Think out of the box and find the road less travelled.
I am passionate about different cultures and love supporting expatriates, moving to Switzerland—finding a new home and setting up life. These first steps are vital and the foundation for having a great start in their new environment.
Having extensive personal experience in living and working abroad in my career as a communications manager has given me unique insights and understanding of the corporate and individual demands of the relocation process.
Initiative Operations Lead at Here we are Switzerland
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Initiatives-Switzerland@hereweareglobal.com