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Famous brands, large office buildings, CEO interviews at the end of the year – but who really knows multinational companies? Where do we encounter them in everyday life? And what was that again about sustainability? You have questions, we have stories and contacts from within the company. Let’s talk with one another.
As head of Schindler Vocational Training, Erika Neumann is at the forefront when it comes to attracting young people to the company’s diverse range of professions.
She answers questions such as: What career opportunities are there at Schindler as an apprentice? Is it possible to complete an apprenticeship at Schindler abroad? And: How does Schindler promote environmentally friendly behavior among its employees?
Watch our video!
As Chief Sustainability Officer, Virginie Helias has been a daily advocate for greater sustainability, innovation and resource efficiency at the multinational for more than eleven years.
In the video, she answers questions such as: What role do big companies play in climate change? Which sustainable innovations will soon be part of everyday life? Where is there still particularly great potential? And: What does her typical working day look like?
Watch our video!
As Technical Expert for Seedcare, Brigitte Slaats works on innovative solutions to protect seeds from pests and diseases.
To that end, we asked her questions like: Why did you choose Seedcare? Why did you want to join Syngenta after graduating? And: What will be possible in the field of crop protection in 20 years’ time?
Watch our video!
Ralf Gehlen has been the Country Manager of Procter & Gamble in Switzerland for 13 years. In this video, he answers 10 questions from our community.
What were his biggest fails and successes? What is his favorite product? How is he committed to equality? Or: How does his typical Monday look like?
Watch our video!
Bettina is head of marketing at Holcim Switzerland. She has been with the multinational for 16 years, working on projects in various countries.
Our community asked, Bettina answered questions like: How can you build sustainably? Where do the raw materials for Holcim’s products come from? Or what has shaped you the most during your work abroad?
Watch our video!
After graduating in chemistry from the University of Basel, Philipp Holzer wanted to improve the lives of patients and has been researching innovative therapies at Novartis for almost 20 years – for the last four years on radioligand therapies for the treatment of stubborn cancer.
What was your most impressive research experience? What drives you personally to work in pharmaceutical research? Why does radioligand therapy offer new opportunities for the treatment of cancer? And: What are the challenges of this new therapy?
Watch our video!
A molecular biologist by training, Patricia Frank’s curiosity has driven her to take on various challenges at Roche over the past 20 years. Today, she is working on digitalisation, more specifically on how to use it to create added value for patients and doctors.
The Swiss people asked her questions. She answered.
What are the challenges regarding digitalisation in the healthcare sector? Is the Swiss health system outdated? And what is it like to assert yourself as a woman in a large company?
Have a look at our video!
multinationals-en.ch is a platform coordinated by SwissHoldings, the association of multinational companies in the industrial and service sector. It is part of a long-term project that gives the Swiss population a look behind the scenes of the 61 large Swiss companies that are members of the association.
What role does animal welfare play in milk production? What causes the high greenhouse gas emissions in milk production? And how can they be reduced?
One person who knows is Jürg Zaugg. A farmer’s son from the Emmental, he has been working for Nestlé in the agricultural sector in Asia for 20 years. What has he experienced and what has he been tinkering with since his return to Switzerland? Let’s find out.
As head of Schindler Vocational Training, Erika Neumann is at the forefront when it comes to attracting young people to the company’s diverse range of professions.
She answers questions such as: What career opportunities are there at Schindler as an apprentice? Is it possible to complete an apprenticeship at Schindler abroad? And: How does Schindler promote environmentally friendly behavior among its employees?
Watch our video!
As Chief Sustainability Officer, Virginie Helias has been a daily advocate for greater sustainability, innovation and resource efficiency at the multinational for more than eleven years.
In the video, she answers questions such as: What role do big companies play in climate change? Which sustainable innovations will soon be part of everyday life? Where is there still particularly great potential? And: What does her typical working day look like?
Watch our video!
As Technical Expert for Seedcare, Brigitte Slaats works on innovative solutions to protect seeds from pests and diseases.
To that end, we asked her questions like: Why did you choose Seedcare? Why did you want to join Syngenta after graduating? And: What will be possible in the field of crop protection in 20 years’ time?
Watch our video!
Ralf Gehlen has been the Country Manager of Procter & Gamble in Switzerland for 13 years. In this video, he answers 10 questions from our community.
What were his biggest fails and successes? What is his favorite product? How is he committed to equality? Or: How does his typical Monday look like?
Watch our video!
Bettina is head of marketing at Holcim Switzerland. She has been with the multinational for 16 years, working on projects in various countries.
Our community asked, Bettina answered questions like: How can you build sustainably? Where do the raw materials for Holcim’s products come from? Or what has shaped you the most during your work abroad?
Watch our video!
After graduating in chemistry from the University of Basel, Philipp Holzer wanted to improve the lives of patients and has been researching innovative therapies at Novartis for almost 20 years – for the last four years on radioligand therapies for the treatment of stubborn cancer.
What was your most impressive research experience? What drives you personally to work in pharmaceutical research? Why does radioligand therapy offer new opportunities for the treatment of cancer? And: What are the challenges of this new therapy?
Watch our video!
A molecular biologist by training, Patricia Frank’s curiosity has driven her to take on various challenges at Roche over the past 20 years. Today, she is working on digitalisation, more specifically on how to use it to create added value for patients and doctors.
The Swiss people asked her questions. She answered.
What are the challenges regarding digitalisation in the healthcare sector? Is the Swiss health system outdated? And what is it like to assert yourself as a woman in a large company?
Have a look at our video!
multinationals-en.ch is a platform coordinated by SwissHoldings, the association of multinational companies in the industrial and service sector. It is part of a long-term project that gives the Swiss population a look behind the scenes of the 61 large Swiss companies that are members of the association.
What role does animal welfare play in milk production? What causes the high greenhouse gas emissions in milk production? And how can they be reduced?
One person who knows is Jürg Zaugg. A farmer’s son from the Emmental, he has been working for Nestlé in the agricultural sector in Asia for 20 years. What has he experienced and what has he been tinkering with since his return to Switzerland? Let’s find out.
As head of Schindler Vocational Training, Erika Neumann is at the forefront when it comes to attracting young people to the company’s diverse range of professions.
She answers questions such as: What career opportunities are there at Schindler as an apprentice? Is it possible to complete an apprenticeship at Schindler abroad? And: How does Schindler promote environmentally friendly behavior among its employees?
Watch our video!
As Chief Sustainability Officer, Virginie Helias has been a daily advocate for greater sustainability, innovation and resource efficiency at the multinational for more than eleven years.
In the video, she answers questions such as: What role do big companies play in climate change? Which sustainable innovations will soon be part of everyday life? Where is there still particularly great potential? And: What does her typical working day look like?
Watch our video!
As Technical Expert for Seedcare, Brigitte Slaats works on innovative solutions to protect seeds from pests and diseases.
To that end, we asked her questions like: Why did you choose Seedcare? Why did you want to join Syngenta after graduating? And: What will be possible in the field of crop protection in 20 years’ time?
Watch our video!
Ralf Gehlen has been the Country Manager of Procter & Gamble in Switzerland for 13 years. In this video, he answers 10 questions from our community.
What were his biggest fails and successes? What is his favorite product? How is he committed to equality? Or: How does his typical Monday look like?
Watch our video!
Bettina is head of marketing at Holcim Switzerland. She has been with the multinational for 16 years, working on projects in various countries.
Our community asked, Bettina answered questions like: How can you build sustainably? Where do the raw materials for Holcim’s products come from? Or what has shaped you the most during your work abroad?
Watch our video!
After graduating in chemistry from the University of Basel, Philipp Holzer wanted to improve the lives of patients and has been researching innovative therapies at Novartis for almost 20 years – for the last four years on radioligand therapies for the treatment of stubborn cancer.
What was your most impressive research experience? What drives you personally to work in pharmaceutical research? Why does radioligand therapy offer new opportunities for the treatment of cancer? And: What are the challenges of this new therapy?
Watch our video!
A molecular biologist by training, Patricia Frank’s curiosity has driven her to take on various challenges at Roche over the past 20 years. Today, she is working on digitalisation, more specifically on how to use it to create added value for patients and doctors.
The Swiss people asked her questions. She answered.
What are the challenges regarding digitalisation in the healthcare sector? Is the Swiss health system outdated? And what is it like to assert yourself as a woman in a large company?
Have a look at our video!
multinationals-en.ch is a platform coordinated by SwissHoldings, the association of multinational companies in the industrial and service sector. It is part of a long-term project that gives the Swiss population a look behind the scenes of the 61 large Swiss companies that are members of the association.
What role does animal welfare play in milk production? What causes the high greenhouse gas emissions in milk production? And how can they be reduced?
One person who knows is Jürg Zaugg. A farmer’s son from the Emmental, he has been working for Nestlé in the agricultural sector in Asia for 20 years. What has he experienced and what has he been tinkering with since his return to Switzerland? Let’s find out.
Back in July, Clariant’s CEO Conrad Keijzer visited the company’s production site in Mount Holly, North Carolina, USA. He was there to celebrate the site winning a state-wide award for its excellent safety track record and to take part in the ceremonial groundbreaking for Clariant’s new Innovation Center.
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R&D Agriculture Development Lead, Nestlé
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