Originally from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Maja has a master´s degree in Macro Financial Management. She has worked within NGOs and the governmental sector, with roles including social innovation coach and macroeconomist analyst. Maja is currently pursuing another master’s degree in international Affairs and Governance at the University of St.Gallen, to deepen her knowledge of foreign policy.

Project cycle management has always been prevalent in Maja’s work experience, mainly in the donor grants combination. Still, she has also worked with teams to develop viable social businesses, which required her to learn and deploy lean methodology principles, business canvas, and human-centered approach tools in project settings.

Maja loves the logic of project management, which is a valuable skill in any sector and job. Joining the Swiss PMI is advantageous for Maja for two reasons. First, it provides an opportunity to meet diverse people and engage in conversations, which she enjoys. Second, it offers a chance to learn and prepare for certifications.

Maja’s love for travel is a significant part of who she is, and she finds inspiration in the diverse cultures and landscapes she encounters. Andalusia and Singapore are among her favourite places, but she always finds herself drawn back to the beauty of Croatia. When Maja is not on the road, she indulges in her love for literature, particularly poetry and American literature from the 1950s.

You can learn more about Maja by visiting her LinkedIn profile

Miguel is originally from Belgium (Flanders, Dutch speaking part).
He moved to Switzerland at the end of 2020 and is living in Rickenbach (canton Lucerne), in the Sursee/Sempach region.

In the past 16 years he worked as a Business Analyst and Change & Project Manager at MSD (pharmaceutical industry) within the Regulatory Operations department supporting small projects and focusing on process improvements but primarily he's been involved in several global system implementations (Documentum, Veeva, OpenText/Documentum) within the Regulatory space.

Miguel describes himself as customer focused professional and is currently on the lookout for a new challenge, while improving is German language skills.

Miguel has a Bachelor in Computer science, with several post-bachelors (Strategic SME & Retail Management and Industrial Enterprise Policy). He holds the PMP credentials since October 2023 and joined the Switzerland Chapter at the end of March 2024, where he'll be supporting as a volunteer the monthly Suisse PMI newsletter.

He has a strong interest in Project management, Change Management and Business Process Management. He joined the chapter to learn from others and to network with other project managers.

In his private life Miguel is a proud father of a 3-year-old son together with his wonderful girlfriend who is his reason for moving to Switzerland.
The couple will be welcoming is a baby girl later this summer. In his free time Miguel enjoys snow and split boarding, attending concerts, reading (mostly mystery, crime, and thrillers) and long distance running.

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

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