Expertise and services
Venture Philanthropy I have a track record of 20+ years combining financial and non-financial support, risk management, organisational development and impact assessment.
Entrepreneurship, innovation & creativity I started and led foundations, programmes and initiatives globally - and helped them innovate, learn, grow & replicate. I published fiction and non-fiction and am a trained musician.
Sustainability, social change & climate action My experience in climate action, social change, arts and peacebuilding has allowed me to work across silos for the greater good.
Communication & leadership I’ve been appointed to various Foundation Boards, included in list of change markers and have a proven track record as collaborative leader.
Creativity I’ve published fiction and non-fiction, am a trained musician and am currently
Institutions I have worked for : Swiss Ministry for Foreign Affairs, The Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue, Accenture, The Trafigura Foundation, Leenaards Foundation, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
I’m beyond grateful to my professors and peers at the Graduate Institute, Harvard Business School, The Smithsonian, Université de Genève, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Conservatoire Populaire de Musique, Danse et Théâtre
My clients include (extract): The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, Helvetas, Zurich University of the Arts, Centre d’Art Contemporain CACY, International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights FIFDH,
References
“Celine’s approach turns every minute of interaction and work with her into pure pleasure and enriches you on personal and professional levels. ”
“Céline’s involvement in peer-groups such as the European Foundation Centre (now Philea), SwissFoundations and the Asian Venture Philanthropy Network is testimony to her commitment to the Philanthropic sector and to the respect she has earned over the years – both as a talented professional and as a caring human being. ”
“With her methodological expertise and knowledge of cultures, Céline is a bridge builder. ”
“Céline fait preuve d’une énergie, d’une expérience en matière de consultation, d’un réalisme, d’un sens du travail bien fait et d’une excellente communication, même en terrain difficile.”
“Céline manages to get the best of each and to restitute a clear and coherent synthesis.”