Master's in Communication Sciences and Sociology, University of Zurich. Experience in strategy development, strategy implementation, corporate communications, media, public affairs and lobbying. Formerly, Head, Communications, Sony, Switzerland; Chief Executive, Zentrum für Neue Medien; 1993-98, in charge of communications, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and Adviser to Federal Councillor Flavio Cotti. Member, Board of Directors, Orascom Development Holding, Altdorf, Switzerland.