Work Experience
Head of Communications, ZHAW School of Management and Law
since 2017
Positions before:
– Head of Communications & Public Affairs, World Vision Switzerland
– Head of Communications, Glas Trösch Group
– Chief Public Information Officer, Swisscoy, KFOR (NATO), Kosovo
– Journalist & Producer for Swatch, Swiss, Swiss National Television and many more
Education
I've graduated in Film & TV (including Storytelling) from the University of Melbourne,
did a Master's degree in Communication Management & Leadership at ZHAW,
took some courses in business at ZHAW and Uni St. Gallen (HSG),
Chief Happiness Officer at Woohoo Inc., Copenhagen,
Positive Psychology at Penn University.
Awards & Stuff
International Spotlight Award Winner – for FMX Forster & Bischof Ad
Nr. 1 in Switzerland in Instagram Engagement – end of 2018 – after 1 year of activity
Author of Swiss Air Force Training Abroad
Co-Author of Independence Day Kosovo
Some nominations in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Switzerland, USA
“Juerg Hostettler is a multi-talent. Thanks to his creative and initiative nature, we were able to quickly achieve success.”
Reto Gerber
CEO
World Vision Switzerland
(2012–2016)
"Juerg has changed a lot in a short time period. With his style he has brought a lot of color into the everyday life of our school."
Prof. Dr. Christine Hallier
Chief of Staff
ZHAW School of Management and Law
(2015–2019)
"Juerg Hostettler is an excellent networker. In times of crisis, he always kept a cool head and contributed with his positive and self-confident nature significantly to the success of the contingent."