Ulrike Herrmann, bestselling author, is known for her critical analysis of socio-economic issues. Her notable works include “Hurra, wir dürfen zahlen,” which critiques the self-deception of the middle class, and “Das Ende des Kapitalismus,” where she argues for a shift towards a sustainable circular economy. She has received prestigious awards, including the Otto Brenner Prize for her journalistic work. Ulrike’s expertise and thought-provoking perspectives make her a leading voice in contemporary economic discourse, frequently featured in political discussions on radio and television.

Walter R. Stahel, a pioneering researcher in sustainability, is the founder and director of the Product-Life Institute in Geneva, Europe’s oldest sustainability consultancy. Former Head of Risk Management at the Geneva Association, Walter is also a visiting professor at the University of Surrey and a former guest lecturer at Université de Montréal and Tohoku University. As ETH Zurich alumnus, he authored influential works like “The Performance Economy” and “The Circular Economy: A User’s Guide”. As an author and keynote speaker, Walter advocates for the circular industrial economy and the transition from linear to circular economic models.

Martin Hoffmann has served as the Chief Financial Officer and Co-Chief Executive Officer of On since January 2021. Martin joined On in July 2013 and has served as the Chief Financial Officer since joining the Company. Prior to joining On, he served as the Chief Financial Officer of Valora Retail, a publicly traded European retail company, from November 2009 to June 2013, where he was responsible for managing the financial operations and actions. Martin holds a diploma in Business Management and Computer Science from the University of Kaiserslautern.

Reto Föllmi is a Professor of International Economics at the University of St. Gallen and the Director of the Swiss Institute for International Economics and Applied Economic Research (SIAW-HSG). He currently serves as the Vice President for Institutes and Executive Education at the University and has previously been the Head of the Economics Department and Dean of the School of Economics and Political Science (SEPS-HSG). His main research interests include macroeconomics, international trade, economic growth, and political economy. Reto has published extensively in these areas, authoring two books and numerous articles in leading journals.

Agnes Jezler is an expert on socio-econmic transformation at Greenpeace Switzerland. She joined the organization in 2022 and has been instrumental in overseeing its operational activities, ensuring smooth coordination across various environmental campaigns and advocacy efforts. Before joining Greenpeace, Agnes held several senior leadership positions in the non-profit and corporate sectors, where she developed expertise in organizational development, strategy implementation, and change management. She holds a bachelor degree from University of Basel and master degree from University College in Dublin. Agnes is passionate about sustainability, innovation, and driving positive environmental change.

Prof. Dr. Judith Ströhle is an Assistant Professor of Sustainability Governance at the University of St. Gallen (HSG), specializing in sustainability accounting, corporate governance, and impact assessment. Additionally, she is an affiliate researcher at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School. Prior to her current role, she served as a Senior Research Fellow and Programme Lead at the Oxford Rethinking Performance Initiative. Judith holds a PhD in Economic Sociology from the University of Milan and has extensive international research experience at institutions such as the University Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona and the University of Manchester. She was awarded the Gerstetter Wirtschaft Prize in 2022 and the ILERA Award for Best Paper by a Young Author in 2017.

Prof. Dr. Claude Siegenthaler is an expert in leadership development, strategy, innovation, and sustainability. He is the Founder of Authentic Development GmbH and serves as President of the Board at Ernst Schweizer AG. Additionally, Claude lectures at ETH Zurich and coaches for the EMBA programs at ETH Zurich and the University of St. Gallen. He has co-founded multiple organizations, including EDUCA SWISS, and holds various board positions, contributing his expertise across industries and academia..

Sandra-Stella Triebl, founder and CEO of Swiss Ladies Drive GmbH, will moderate the panel session of the 22nd DocNet Symposium. As graduate of the University of Zurich in communication science, biology, and political science, she later earned extensive experience in journalism, global PR, and entrepreneurship. Known as one of Switzerland’s most well-connected women, Sandra-Stella is the driving force behind Ladies Drive magazine, the League of Leading Ladies, and the Female Innovation Forum.