We are a team of Client Service Partners, Talent Service Partners, Associates, Project Managers and Global Functions. Together with our Independent Consultants, we deliver measurable impact for our clients supporting them to Move Beyond Strategy.
The a-connect Global Team
Our global team is your partner for impactful delivery. Client Service Partners understand our client needs and scope projects, converting challenges into opportunities. Talent Partners identify the rights skills needed from our community of thoroughly vetted Independent Consultants and in-house Associates and Project Managers. Our Global Functions facilitate a seamless deployment. Together, we assemble teams tailored to the need, adapt with flexibility, and ensure quality in the delivery. We strive to provide our clients and our Independent Consultants with a unique end-to-end experience.
Our Leadership Team
Julia Neubauer
Co-Managing Director, Client Service Partner & Head of Ag & Food Princeton
Julia has over 15 years of experience helping clients in the nutrition, ingredients and biotechnology sectors.
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Bernhard Stadler
Co-Managing Director & Client Service Partner Zurich
Bernie has 20 years of experience helping companies in the life sciences, agribusiness and food sectors transform and turning their strategic visions into tangible outcomes.
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Sara Enriquez
Strategy & Innovation Lead & Client Service Partner Zurich
Sara has almost 30 years of experience advising clients across multiple industries with a particular focus on Life Science, in transformation, corporate strategy, and implementation of key initiatives.
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Jasmin Patel
Life Sciences Practice Lead & Client Service Partner Princeton
Jasmin has over 35 years experience in leadership, consulting and investor roles in the life sciences and healthcare industries.
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Michelle Farkas
Chief People Officer & Client Service Partner Zurich
Michelle has over 20 years of experience in people, strategy and transformation leadership roles across industries. She leads our People Function and supports our clients through a people-focused lens.
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Susana Araújo
CFO Zurich
Susana has 20 years of experience in finance roles across Switzerland, The Netherlands, and Brazil. She leads all of our Finance functions and the implementation of all our systems.
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Our Global Team
Bernhard Stadler
Zurich
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Cosmina Pirlea
Zurich
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Dan Tavares
Stockholm
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Emeric Chevalier
Zurich
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Jasmin Patel
Princeton
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Julia Neubauer
Princeton
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Konrad Singer
São Paulo
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Luis Herrera
Princeton
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Martin Kamleiter-Borski
Munich
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Michelle Farkas
Zurich
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Nishit Bhuva
Princeton
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Philippe Cini
Princeton
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Sara Enriquez
Zurich
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Board of Directors
Nadene Martin
Independent Board Member
CFO/Non-executive Director with broad experience leading complex change on a large scale in global, matrixed corporations.
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Ranjit De Sousa
Independent Board Member
More than 20 years of experience in professional services (consulting, advisory, HR services), M&A, digital transformation, corporate innovation and venture building (early stage and scaleups).
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Elgar Peerschke
Independent Board Member
C-level executive with experience in the US, Europe and Latin America. Expert in clinical development strategy / operations, market access and product launch, organization design, performance improvement and M&A.
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Nils Hagander
Founder & Board Member Zurich
Nils started a-connect with Hanne in 2002, recognizing their clients’ needs for a new type of consultancy. During his 30 years of experience in professional services, he has always engaged in the art of attracting, developing, and inspiring great talent.Today, having handed over a-connect to its next generation of leaders, Nils continues to support the company as a member of the board. Additionally, he continues to advise senior leaders across multiple industries globally.
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Bernhard Stadler
Co-Managing Director & Client Service Partner Zurich
Bernie has 20 years of experience helping companies in the life sciences, agribusiness and food sectors transform and turning their strategic visions into tangible outcomes.
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Harel Beit-On
Independent Board Member
Harel serves as an active board member of several leading technology companies, where he leverages an extensive global network of partners, investors, entrepreneurs and executives to help these companies achieve their objectives and build value.
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Our Founders
Hanne de Mora
Founder & Client Service Partner Zurich
Hanne started a-connect with Nils in 2002, recognizing their clients’ needs for a new type of consultancy. Throughout her career, she has made an art of balancing her emotional intelligence and keen analytical skills to be a trusted advisor to leaders and their teams. Today, having handed over the reins to the next generation of leadership at a-connect, she continues to make a difference as a non-executive director in publicly listed companies and supporting the development of people via the Backpack Foundation launched in 2021.
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Nils Hagander
Founder & Board Member Zurich
Nils started a-connect with Hanne in 2002, recognizing their clients’ needs for a new type of consultancy. During his 30 years of experience in professional services, he has always engaged in the art of attracting, developing, and inspiring great talent.Today, having handed over a-connect to its next generation of leaders, Nils continues to support the company as a member of the board. Additionally, he continues to advise senior leaders across multiple industries globally.
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