Lea Naon
Partner, Managing Director

Lea is the Managing Director of ecos since 2025. She has several years of experience in consulting in the circular economy, political communication and the energy and infrastructure sector. Lea supports companies and public institutions in the development and realisation of circular economy strategies and the implementation of circular business models as well as prudent political communication. Among other things, she was responsible for public affairs for Cargo sous terrain during the legislative phase in the federal parliament. She has in-depth knowledge of national and international economic, energy and environmental policy, is well networked and familiar with the political processes in Switzerland.

Lea holds a Bachelors degree in International Relations from the University of Geneva and a Masters degree in International Affairs & Governance from the University of St. Gallen. She also holds a Master’s degree in Political Science from the Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia, a CAS in Economics, Leadership and Communication from the University of St. Gallen and a CAS in Sustainable Finance from the University of Zurich.

Competencies
  • Circular economy strategy & circular business models
  • Public affairs
  • Corporate Communications
  • Stakeholder management
  • Political monitoring and regulatory analysis
  • Project management
Projects
  • Masterplan Circular Economy for the City of Bern: Project lead
  • Cargo sous terrain: Lead Public Affairs
  • Evaluation of the organisational structure of the Confederation for Sustainable Development: Project lead
  • KLW à la carte – Recipe book circular economy for public administrations: Project collaboration
  • Removing regulatory barriers to the circular economy / Canton of Zurich: Project lead