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Women for the Board elects new leadership in Switzerland
Women for the Board has elected a new board at its annual meeting in Switzerland.
The association works to raise the visibility of qualified women seeking seats on company and foundation boards.
Ramona Urwyler is the new president, while Aita Gianelli was elected vice-president and Daniela Spahr also joined the board.
Gianelli will lead member representation, and Spahr will oversee the office, IT and finances.
Gudrun Haager and Désirée Harmuth have stepped down for professional reasons after several years helping build the network.
The board plans to strengthen partnerships with companies, associations, educational institutions and other networks, and to support its regional chapters.
The network also plans an advisory board and wants to make its office operations more professional, with experienced board member Nadja Nabholz taking responsibility.
Women for the Board elected a new board at its fourth ordinary members’ meeting.
Ramona Urwyler is the association’s new president.
Aita Gianelli was elected vice-president, and Daniela Spahr also joined the board.
Gudrun Haager and Désirée Harmuth resigned for professional reasons after contributing to the network for several years.
The association plans to reorganise board responsibilities, strengthen partnerships and regional chapters, and establish an advisory board.
- Who
- Women for the Board, a Swiss network for qualified women seeking board and foundation board roles.
- What
- The association elected a new board and outlined organisational and strategic changes.
- When
- At its fourth ordinary members’ meeting; the article was published on 5 November 2026.
- Where
- Switzerland.
- Why
- The association aims to develop the network, strengthen cooperation and regional chapters, and professionalise its work.
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- Meeting
- Fourth ordinary members’ meeting
- President
- Ramona Urwyler
- Vice-president
- Aita Gianelli
- New board member
- Daniela Spahr
- Departing board members
- Gudrun Haager and Désirée Harmuth