AI FUTURE COUNCIL

MASTERCLASS | MEMBERSHIP | FUTURE SYMPOSIUM | MEDIA & CONSULTING 

KATRIN J. YUAN

Katrin 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.

PROF. STEFAN REMHOF

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

Patrick 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. 

ISABEL HARTUNG

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, former McKinsey. 

SARA KUKOVEC

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. 

MICHEL RUDIN

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. 


DR. ANNA PENNINGER

Business expert in restructuring, IT transformation, AI, and innovation. Strategic thinker and curious mind. PhD with an international track record of success.

ANNE CHEVRIER

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.

DANIEL SENGSTAG

Managing Director of Abexis GmbH. Engineer with an MBA. Expert in transformative change, digitalization, and restructuring in the IT and industrial sectors, with a focus on business development and sales.

TINA GHAFURIAN

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.

DR. TILL TROJER

Ethnologist and sociologist focusing on sustainable and ethical AI for iNGOs and organizations. Formerly a research fellow and consultant at London Business School.

DIANA PEREZ

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.

FELIX BEILHARZ

Top 20 Amazon bestselling author, LinkedIn trainer, and member of the renowned Forbes Coaches Council. Lecturer at Cologne University of Applied Sciences for social media.

JOCHEN MAI

Former TV journalist, business editor (WirtschaftsWoche). Now a media expert, bestselling author, speaker, coach, and consultant with an excellent network in the media world.

DR. WOLFGANG POLY

Doctorate in organic chemistry from the renowned University of Berkeley. Innovation Industry Consultancy Expert and experienced executive.

BERND ZIETHEN

Bernd Ziethen is an experienced CEO and HR consultant in the field of transformation. As CEO of Management-Minder, he is experienced in industry and as a business mediator, and also serves on advisory boards. In addition to HR, he is interested in strategy and digital business models. 

 DR. MATTHIAS KREYSEL

Dr. Matthias Kreysel 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. 

MARTIN JACOBS

Certified financial expert who ensures that decisions are financially sound. Focus on AI fintech, investment, entrepreneurship, and growth. Expert in venture, fintech, wealth management, and digital business models.

WENDY SUTER

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.

YORK SCHEUNEMANN

With more than 20 years of management experience, York brings a wealth of international expertise in AI, marketing technology, brand marketing, edtech, and digital transformation.

PROF. KATRIN WINKLER

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. 

JUTTA MIQUELINO

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.

DR. MICHAEL LANKER

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.


MELANIE J. LENNERT

Experienced in leading strategic transformation in banking and fintech, she is committed to fostering a collaborative environment, approaching challenges with a solution-oriented mindset, and promoting diversity. 


ALAIN ZAYAN

Expert in international relations, government work, and corporate representation. International leadership experience with a focus on institutions and partnership building. Fluent in English, French, Spanish, and Dutch. 

CATHRIN HARRISON

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. 

RALF HÖRNIG

Expert in IT security, compliance, infrastructure, and cloud transformation. He uses practical examples to illustrate theoretical concepts with lasting success and is a sought-after IT cybersecurity consultant and speaker.

YUMY PHAM

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. 


FRIEDRICH VOGEL

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.


JASMIN AZIZ

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.

GREGORIO UGLIONI 

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.

DR. JULIA BÄTTIG

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.

CHRISTIAN VON OLNHAUSEN

As CEO of Teachy AG and award-winning AI Edutech, Christian is an advocate for innovative education. He loves learning. With TEACHY, he is making a valuable contribution to education in Switzerland and the entire DACH region, and is a pioneer in his field. 

MARLENE WINTERFELD

Gallery owner of Sothu, an exquisite contemporary gallery that exhibits for six months each year. With carefully selected artists, Sothu aims to bring back a deep devotion to experiencing and viewing art.

THOMAS ZIMMERER 

Supervisory board member, advisory board member, and expert in AI and (digital) business models. International board advisor for major transformations ranging from organization and processes to digitalization. Interim manager, certified supervisory board member, and German Digital Advisory Board member.

DR. WANDA LAKNER

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.

GIOVANNI CRUPI

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. 

ANNIKA HUESMANN

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.

HARALD GREINER

Experienced CIO, strategic thinker, and digital leader with a proven track record in digital transformation and optimizing technology infrastructures to create value for the company. 

MICHAEL MEY

Ein AgileExperienced CIO, strategic thinker, and digital leader with a proven track record of success in digital transformation and optimizing technology infrastructures to create value for the company. 

MANUELA SERENA

Founder of 
Quality management inspires. It drives the continuous development of processes and the company as a whole. When it comes to improvements, it is important to create added value for and with all stakeholders. 

DR. PATRICK TINGUELY

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. 

PROF. TAMAS DAVID-BARRETT

Author of the bestseller ‘Gendered Species: A Natural History of Patriarchy’ | Professor at Trinity Oxford | Researcher in 40+ countries | Former CEO | Expert in evolutionary anthropology and global economics.

EVA-MARIA STROBEL

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.

AKIN ÖZEL

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.

DR. WILHELM CHING

Market Access Senior Consultant with expertise in virology, stem cell biology, and science communication, with international leadership and research experience. Motto: Open-mindedness and critical thinking lead to unconventional solutions.

PROF. SANDRA NIEDERMEIER

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.”

SAQIB MAJEED SHEIKH

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.



NABIL SHEIKH

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.

KLAUS HÄRTEL

With experience as an international HR director, his expertise lies in HR interim management, process optimization, restructuring, and outplacement. More effective recruiting with satisfied employees.

DR. RAOUL DOBAL

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.



SWEN HEINEMANN

Board of Directors | CEO | Curator of Change & Innovation. Whether as an economic physicist, EdTech, and AI expert, Swen recognizes the connections and drives not only individual transformation but also the sustainable transformation of entire organizations. 

ALEXANDER BAHL

As a space expert, SpaceX enthusiast, and keynote speaker, Alex has experience in management, corporate finance, business development, and digital banking, with degrees from the University of St. Gallen and Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences Switzerland.

PATRIC WEILER

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.



JAMES LEE

Project & Change Professional
| A results-oriented manager with experience in international multicultural ICT organizations and outstanding references, James is a European state-certified engineer with an MBA.

STEFAN KINDERMANN

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. 

 

MARKUS KÄSER

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.


 

 

FLORINE BOTTINELLI

Legal & Compliance at SUSI Partners AG Professional
| Results-oriented and experienced in international multicultural organizations with excellent references.

DENNIS DE VREE

Founder & CEO DaT | Switzerland's Next Top Model | Dreams are the blueprints for success. Every empire begins with a single brick, and every mogul with a single effort.

SOPHIE PAYOT

Multinational Strategy & Operations Executive | Leader in Innovation & Change Management for Corporate & Startup Transformation. Expert in Operations & Finance. 


 

 

SUSANNE PAULWEBER

Legal department labor law advisor Professional | As well as a results-focused, experienced managing director with AI certification, board certification, and an MBA.

DR. FABIAN ZIEGLER

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.

 

SABINE INGWERSEN

Editor-in-chief | Content is the treasure of her work. It has never been so valuable. As a journalist, she constantly promotes its quality and makes it fit for the future. 


 

 

SABINE BUCH

Expert in innovation & transformation, IoT, AI, and 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.

PROF. JOHANNES LEDERER

Professor at the University of Hamburg | Chair of Mathematics 
 | Global Keynote Speaker |  Doctor of Science ETH Zurich. Expert in data science, statistics, and AI, both in basic research and in application https://johanneslederer.com/

YVONNE NAGEL

Compliance Officer | Executive Assistance to Go | Remote executive & business support for measurable strategic growth. Extensive experience with private and institutional clients in asset management and various industries.


 

 

DR. MINAS LIAROKAPIS 

CEO of Acumino | PhD in Mechanical Engineering. Minas is the mastermind behind the Humanoid Olympics. Acumino develops AI-powered robot models for performing high-precision tasks in industrial automation.  

DR. ANTONIOS GKIKAKIS

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.

CHRISTIAN GAEGE

Enterprise AI at AOE | From strategy to scalable solutions | Experienced in software and AI technology projects with leadership positions in product, data, and architecture. Focus: Agentic AI. 


 

 

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