Board

Co-President, organisational communication

MA UZH in Social Sciences / Communications Expert

It was the early childhood fascination for the wonderful creatures in the seas and oceans that led me years later to accompany Silvia Frey as a volunteer on research trips. I was deeply shocked to see how we humans treat these habitats and their inhabitants. We can all make a contribution to improve the conditions and situations caused by humans, to deal consciously and respectfully with nature and animals.

Being able to preside over KYMA sea conversation & research with my colleague Sandra fills me with great joy and makes me very proud. I will do my utmost to ensure that we all give the oceans and seas the care and attention they deserve.

Networks & cooperations

As a tourism expert and long-time managing director of Manta Reisen (specialist for the Indian Ocean and diving worldwide) I have experienced first-hand how the condition of our seas is dramatically deteriorating.
It has always been of great concern to me to promote responsible and, as far as possible, sustainable tourism. Years ago, we already held various workshops, lectures and projects on the subject of marine conservation and tourism with Silvia Frey.

When I was asked if I would be interested in joining the board of KYMA, I did not hesitate for a second. If I can make a small contribution to the protection of the oceans and their inhabitants, I do so with great joy and passion.​

Co-President, online communication

MA UZH in Social Sciences / Online Communications Expert

At the age of 20 I started to deal intensively with questions of animal protection and animal rights and since then I have worked full-time in various organisations as an online communication expert. I consider it an invaluable privilege to work together with like-minded people for the protection of nature.

It is fascinating to see how people who inform themselves about animal or environmental protection issues suddenly flip a switch and change their daily consumer behaviour. I am convinced that everyone is in a position to make a significant contribution. The first step towards change, however, is knowing what needs to be changed. The impetus is provided by well-founded and skilful communication. I am proud and delighted to be working with KYMA sea conservation & research on this task.

Finances

PhD in neurobiology / marine conservation biologist

For more than 20 years I have been involved in marine conservation and often work at sea as part of research projects. I am always fascinated by the beauty and diversity of life in the oceans. However, I am also very concerned about the increasing threat to marine life posed by human activities such as plastic pollution and overfishing. The oceans are in a desolate condition and every action, big or small, is necessary and precious to change that.

This is also the reason why I have founded KYMA sea conservation & research together with colleagues and I am very grateful for the wonderful people involved in the KYMA board and team.

I use my knowledge and professional experience to make KYMA move, touch and fascinate people, but also make them think and act for the sake of life in the oceans.