1989, MA and MBA, University of St Gallen, Switzerland; 2002, Advanced Management Programme, University of Pennsylvania, US. 1989, Partner, Abegglen Management Partners, Switzerland; 1997, Senior Engagement Manager, McKinsey; 2000, Global Head, Insurance Practice, Egon Zehnder International, Switzerland; ; 2005, Group Head, HR and Member, Group Management Board, Zurich Financial Services, Switzerland, also Board Director, Zurich Assurance, UK and Member of the Supervisory Boards, Zurich Alternative Asset Management, US and Zurich Vorsorgeeinrichtung, Switzerland; Since 2011, current positions and Director, Prudential Services.