Who's Who

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PMI Switzerland is powered by many passionate people, who dedicate their time, ideas and energy for the chapter.

An especially big thank-you goes those that take on a position in the chapter board or another leadership role!

Chapter Board

Our Chapter's board is responsible to:

  • Lead the way we are performing our activities.
  • Establish strategy for each departments.
  • Synchronize activities across the different teams.
  • Communicate regularly on our strategy.

Find below the volunteers that were elected / appointed into the board of 2025, listed in the sequence in which they joined the board.

Mafalda Amaro
Mafalda AmaroPresident

Senior project manager at Swiss Re, joined the chapter via SCNG in 2022. Passionate about social impact, she leads initiatives that drive meaningful change and fosters strong partnerships within the project management community.

Philippe Soupart
Philippe SoupartVP Marketing & Communications

Joined the chapter in 2015, supporting volunteers through the setup and management of core digital tools, including email systems, shared drives, and the chapter’s website. Over the next 10 years, led the structuring and evolution of these platforms into a coherent, reliable digital ecosystem serving the entire organization.
In 2026, will head the Communications Department, rolling out a more ambitious and results-driven strategy to strengthen visibility, engagement, and digital presence.

Martin Härri
Martin HärriVP IT Operations

One of the founding members of the chapter and a volunteer since more than 20 years.
Martin had many roles in the chapter, including board member and president in the past, and is now back in the chapter board.

Konstantinos Matziounis
Konstantinos MatziounisVP Finance

Konstantinos joined PMI Switzerland in 2020, beginning his volunteering journey with the Technology Department for a brief period. In 2023, he returned to contribute to the Finance Department, supporting the preparation of financial reports and coordinating the audit process.

Nikola Goran Čutura
Nikola Goran ČuturaVP Professional Development

Volunteer since 2019 in events team, bringing knowledge sharing and networking opportunities to the community of project professionals. Fostering creativity and collaboration on all levels - from Chapter Volunteer to Chapter President and now VP Professional Development.

Joanna Keller
Joanna KellerVP Sponsors & Partners

I bring professional expertise, long-standing PMI commitment and passion for people-centered leadership. Known for my communication skills, active listening and ability to build trust, I connect people and create an environment where teams can thrive. My vision is to continue shaping PMI Switzerland as a hub for collaboration, knowledge-sharing and professional growth -helping project managers not only deliver business results but also drive positive change in society.

Valérie Pierre
Valérie PierreVP Members & Volunteers

I am committed to creating a meaningful impact for chapter members and volunteers by enhancing engagement, retention, and community growth. Through high-value events and learning opportunities, I will strengthen connections and support professional development across PMI Switzerland and the Project Management community. Drawing on my background in event management and product development, I plan to introduce innovative formats, expand partnerships, and foster an inclusive environment.

Elections Committee

The Elections Committee is a semi-autonomous body elected by the Chapter members.
It is responsible to manage the elections process in accordance with the Chapter Bylaws and the Nominations & Elections Policy.

Marina Satapathy
Marina SatapathyElections Committee Member
Velan Thangavelu
Velan ThangaveluElections Committee Member

Financial Auditors Committee

The Audit Committee is a semi-autonomous body elected by the Chapter members.
It is responsible for semi-annual and ad-hoc audit reviews to ensure that appropriate internal controls are in place, to support the management of income and expenditure and the preparation of periodic financial reports which will be presented to the members at the Annual Members Meeting.

Karolina Letowska
Karolina LetowskaFinancial Auditors Committee Member
Laurent Marmeys
Laurent MarmeysFinancial Auditors Committee Member

Chapter Advisory Board

The Chapter Advisory Board (CAB) is a semi-autonomous committee of former board members which advise and support the chapter in governance matters and in the case of ethics complaints or conflicts. It is governed by the Chapter Advisory Board Policy.

James Greene
James GreeneChapter Advisory Board Member
Elena Milusheva
Elena MilushevaChapter Advisory Board Member
Bernard Roduit
Bernard RoduitChapter Advisory Board Member

Appointed Chapter Officers

Chapter Volunteers can be designated by the Board as Appointed Chapter Officers. They act on behalf of the Board, i.e. by leading key projects, initiatives, committees and/or task forces. Appointed Chapter Officers report to the Board, but do not have voting rights for Board decisions.

Appointed Chapter Officers are:

  • Aristeidis Matsokis: Regional Events Director (Zürich)
  • Célia Herault: Regional Events Director (Basel)
  • Daniel Rodellar: Publications Director
  • Mariia Fufeiva: Marketing & Communications Director
  • Valérie Pierre: Regional Events Director (Zürich)

Acting Chapter Officers (not yet appointed by the board) are:

  • Armida Bayot: Regional Events Director (Romandie)
  • Dario Ćulap: Finance Director
  • Miroslava Sedlarova: Regional Events Director (Zurich)
  • Cristina Has: Academia Director