Konstantinos is originally from Greece, with a background in production engineering and project management. For the last 25 years, Konstantinos has had the opportunity to hold PM and PMO roles within major organizations in Europe, in areas ranging from pharmaceutical to telecommunications. He moved to Switzerland in 2017 as a senior contractor in the pharma industry, and since 2022, he has held the position of Program Manager at Philip Morris International in Switzerland.

From early in his career, Konstantinos instinctively felt that empowering people was a key component to the success of a project, regardless of the type and size of project, or business area. Over the years, this initial feeling has become a firm conviction, and Konstantinos has been pleased to observe the increasing importance that is now given to this area of project management.

Konstantinos has a broad background as a program manager in different sectors, and he likes working in varied and cooperative settings that bring new opportunities. Everyone in our domain will agree, that implementing strategies and conveying the changes to the different levels of the organization is an important challenge. This is an incentive for Konstantinos to look for adaptable ways of working and solving problems.

Konstantinos sees joining the PMI Switzerland Chapter as a fantastic opportunity to connect with other professionals, to share expertise and experience, as we progress along our career paths.

Living in the French-speaking area of Switzerland has given Konstantinos the opportunity to delve more deeply into a topic that he finds truly fascinating: the world of horology. These last few years Konstantinos has had the chance to interact with some professional and amateur watch makers. Their commitment to excellence, their belief in the value of tried and trusted principles, while at the same time showing agility and openness to new trends and leveraging new technology, is inspirational, and he believes fully applicable to project management.

You can learn more about Konstantinos by visiting his LinkedIn profile.

Anna is an energy and finance professional with 15 years of global experience in energy trading, risk management, and data analysis. For the past 10 years, she has made Switzerland her home, taking on various  roles in energy trading, digital asset development and trading, as well as business development in both Zug and Zürich. Her recent endeavor focused on project management at a global reinsurance company.

Anna obtained her PMP certification in 2023 and by joining Switzerland’s chapter, she aims to expand her network, advance her career, and exchange experiences with peers locally.

Originally from Slovakia, Anna enjoys working with multicultural teams. She studied in the US, Czech Republic, Austria, and Hong Kong, majoring in economics and finance, and holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhDr.) in finance. Anna’s strength lies in using quantitative analysis in her work.
In her spare time, Anna enjoys classical Pilates, of which she

is also an instructor. She is a big winter sports fan, ranging from cross-country skiing to ski touring and freeriding. She is a mother of two active boys.

You can learn more about Anna by visiting her LinkedIn profile

Walter is a professional engineer with 20 years of work experience mainly in the Turbomachinery Business. In his career, he has covered different roles from Engineering to Quality and Project Management. Walter has lived in different European countries: Italy, England, where he was granted the title of Chartered Engineer by the IMechE (Institution of Mechanical Engineers) and Switzerland, which has been his home for the past 13 years.

Walter appreciates working with different cultures and learning languages. This is a big advantage in his current role as Service Manager, as he has got customers all around the world, to which Walter offers upgrade and revamp projects for their machines.

In his spare time Walter does a lot of swimming and at weekends he is often in the mountains. Walter is also a member of the SAC (Swiss Alpine Club).

Walter joined the Swiss chapter of the PMI to expand his professional network and take the opportunity to have some interesting conversations with project management peers.

You can learn more about Walter by visiting his LinkedIn profile

Sarah is a clinical research professional with more than 17 years of global experience spearheading successful clinical programs, accounts, research initiatives and innovation projects globally. She's a strong advocate for, and pioneer in, clinical research innovation, with a focus on global healthcare access, late phase/real world research and decentralised- and digital clinical trial methodologies. Her experiences span both the pharmaceutical and medical devices sector, including experience on both the vendor/CRO side as well as the Sponsor end. She has a strong passion for neglected tropical diseases, infectious disease control, public health and the human body, which was the focus of her education.

Sarah is originally from Belgium, but spent a significant portion of her youth in the USA. After finishing her education in Europe, she spent 7 years in Switzerland before returning to the US for several years with her young family. After another 7 years, they just relocated back to Switzerland, Lausanne area, at the end of 2023. She is now looking forward to connecting with like-minded professionals, expanding her network, further pursuing her career, and contributing to events that align with her interests.

She loves heading out into the mountains for hiking, backpacking or skiing, spontaneous barbeques or backyard parties, exploring different cultures and environments abroad, and enjoying the little things with family, friends or alone.

You can learn more about Sarah by visiting her LinkedIn profile