Lea has over 10 years of experience in sustainability consulting and political communication. She worked in the energy and infrastructure sector for several years. Lea supports companies and public institutions in developing and implementing sustainability strategies, circular business models and prudent communication on these topics. She has in-depth knowledge of national and international economic, energy and environmental policy, is well connected and is familiar with the political processes and regulatory framework in Switzerland and the EU.
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.
Lea has been at ecos since 2019.
Competencies
- Nachhaltigkeitsstrategien & Berichterstattung
- 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
- 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
