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Valérie Henzen-Consultant | Strategist | Experienced CMO

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Zürich, Switzerland

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Experience

Oct 2024 - Present
Zürich, Switzerland

Lecturer in Future Foresight

Hochschule für Wirtschaft

Position Summary
Lecturer in Future Foresight at Hochschule für Wirtschaft
Industries
Education
Business Areas
Strategy
Feb 2022 - Present

Founder & CEO

minds & heart gmbh

Position Summary
Founder & CEO at minds & heart gmbh
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Marketing
Strategy

minds & heart is a boutique marketing and communications consultancy that supports brands and products long term with tailor-made marketing strategies and communication activities. The goal is to turn visions seamlessly into impactful results.

  • Founde...
Jan 2020 - Jan 2022
Zürich, Switzerland

Chief Marketing Officer

20 Minuten — TX Group

Position Summary
Chief Marketing Officer at 20 Minuten — TX Group
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business Areas
Finance
Marketing
Strategy

Switzerland’s strongest media brand with over 300 employees, available in all three national languages. An integral part of the TX Group media network, with more than 50 national and international media and digital brands.

  • Member of the management te...
Jan 2017 - Dec 2019
Zürich, Switzerland

Team Lead of Product Management

20 Minuten — TX Group

Position Summary
Team Lead of Product Management at 20 Minuten — TX Group
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business Areas
Product Development
Feb 2014 - Dec 2016
Zürich, Switzerland

Deputy Marketing Director

20 Minuten — TX Group

Position Summary
Deputy Marketing Director at 20 Minuten — TX Group
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business Areas
Marketing
Feb 2014 - Dec 2016
Zürich, Switzerland

Project Manager Events

20 Minuten — TX Group

Position Summary
Project Manager Events at 20 Minuten — TX Group
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business Areas
Project Management
Apr 2013 - Aug 2013
Zug, Switzerland

Freelance Project Manager

HMC Hospitality Management Consultants

Position Summary
Freelance Project Manager at HMC Hospitality Management Consultants
Industries
Tourism
Business Areas
Project Management
Apr 2010 - Mar 2013
Zürich, Switzerland

Event Manager

Standing ovation

Position Summary
Event Manager at Standing ovation
Business Areas
Operations
Project Management
Apr 2009 - Mar 2010
Zürich, Switzerland

Marketing Trainee

Flughafen Zurich AG

Position Summary
Marketing Trainee at Flughafen Zurich AG
Industries
Transportation
Business Areas
Marketing
Oct 2008 - Jan 2009
Shanghai, China

Management Trainee

The Ritz Carlton Hotel

Position Summary
Management Trainee at The Ritz Carlton Hotel
Industries
Tourism
Business Areas
Operations
Jan 2008 - Aug 2008
Biel/Bienne, Switzerland

Assistant to the CEO

BrainStore - The Idea Factory

Jan 2007 - Dec 2007
Zürich, Switzerland

Front Office Employee

Widder Hotel

Position Summary
Front Office Employee at Widder Hotel
Industries
Tourism
Business Areas
Customer Service
Operations
Oct 2006 - Dec 2006
Rome, Italy

Management Trainee

Radisson Hotel

Position Summary
Management Trainee at Radisson Hotel
Industries
Tourism
Business Areas
Operations

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Media and Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Tourism, and Transportation.

Media and Entertainment
Professional Services
Education
Tourism
Transportation
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Marketing, Strategy, Project Management, Operations, Product Development, and Finance.

Marketing
Strategy
Project Management
Operations
Product Development
Finance
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Summary

In 2022, I founded the boutique communications and marketing consultancy minds & heart, which offers services in strategy, planning, and trend research. In 2023, I strategically expanded my portfolio as co-founder of MY TOMORROWMIND, a modern coaching p...

Skills

  • Communication & Branding Strategy
  • Innovation & Future Foresight
  • Cultural Competency
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Inspirational Leadership
  • Community Building
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Storytelling & Podcasting

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Advanced
Italian
Advanced
Chinese
Advanced

Education

Oct 2009 - Jun 2012

SIB/SAWI

Dipl. Marketing Manager, HF · Marketing Management · Zürich, Switzerland

Certifications & licenses

Applied Strategic Foresight

Copenhagen Inst. for Futures Studies

Change Practitioner

Prosci

Certified Scrum Product Owner

Scrum Alliance

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 13
Experience in Media and Entertainment 8 y
Avg length 1 y 9 m
Longest experience 4 y 6 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Switzerland, China, Italy)
Primary country Switzerland

Expertise

Recent roles Lecturer in Future Foresight, Founder & CEO, Chief Marketing Officer
Main industries Media and Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
Main business areas Marketing, Strategy, Project Management

Qualifications

Certifications earned 3

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Frequently asked questions

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Valérie is based in Zürich, Switzerland.

Valérie speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Italian (Advanced), Chinese (Advanced).

Valérie has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Valérie has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Valérie may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Valérie would be well-suited for roles such as: Lecturer in Future Foresight, Founder & CEO, Chief Marketing Officer.

Valérie's most recent position is Lecturer in Future Foresight at Hochschule für Wirtschaft.

In recent years, Valérie has worked for Hochschule für Wirtschaft, minds & heart gmbh, and 20 Minuten — TX Group.

Valérie is most experienced in industries like Media and Entertainment, Professional Services, and Education. Valérie also has some experience in Tourism and Transportation.

Valérie is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Strategy, and Project Management. Valérie also has some experience in Operations, Product Development, and Finance.

Valérie has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Media and Entertainment, and Education.

Valérie has recently worked in business areas like Strategy, Marketing, and Finance.

Valérie attended SIB/SAWI for Marketing Management.

Valérie has 3 certificates. These include: Applied Strategic Foresight, Change Practitioner, and Certified Scrum Product Owner.

Valérie is immediately available for suitable projects.

Valérie's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.

To hire Valérie, click the Meet button on the profile to request a meeting and discuss your project needs.

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