Alessandra Swoboda

Business strategy | Product development | Project management | Digital Innovation

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

About

Experienced in project management, digital product development, business strategy, and cross-functional collaboration across insurance and innovation ecosystems. Proven track record in supporting portfolio alignment with business goals, enhancing product operations, conducting market intelligence, and delivering executive-level insights. Strong communicator with full professional fluency in six languages and expertise in digital tools, KPI management, and stakeholder engagement.

Experience

  • Operations & CEO Office Manager at AXA XL
    Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

  • Swiss Re Corporate Solutions (São Paulo, Brazil)
    • Strategy Specialist, Digital Products
      Apr 2024 - Apr 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Reporting directly to the Head of the Bradesco Business Division. Supported the development and launch of 12 digital insurance products, including go-to-market strategies that boosted product visibility and sales. Worked closely with JV-partner’s product and marketing teams and coordinated efforts with broker networks to ensure execution. Led 4 cross-departmental projects and initiatives to improve operational efficiency and innovation, enhancing team collaboration. Worked with teams across various lines of business (property, engineering, Casualty & FinPro, agriculture) to support operational efficiency and go-to market strategies Participated and led trainings on digital products for bancassurance and middle-market brokers Leader of Women@Swiss Re Brazil, leading a team of 10 to implement local initiatives (networking events, executive roundtables, trainings) aligned with gloabl DE&I strategies.

    • LatAm CEO Office Analyst
      Sep 2022 - Mar 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos

      Reporting directly to the LatAm CEO Office Manager. Supported the creation of executive-level presentations integrating insights from various technical teams Combined quantitative and qualitative analysis to shape strategic recommendations Conducted market research and competitive intelligence to test hypotheses

  • Junior Project Manager at Swissnex in Brazil
    Mar 2020 - Apr 2022 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Reporting directly to the Swissnex in Brazil CEO. Conducted market research for Swiss startups expanding into Brazil Authored articles and reports covering Swissnex’s activities and ecosystem trends Co-led communication efforts, including content development and outreach strategy and external contractor supervision

  • Research Assistant at St.Gallen Institute of Management in Latin America
    Jun 2018 - Jul 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Reporting directly to the Head of the St. Gallen Institute of Management in Latin America. Investigated the socio-environmental impact of soy expansion in the Brazilian Amazon, using governmental databases Built and analyzed a research database, supporting the drafting of funding applications Established partnerships with NGOs and local universities Supported incoming exchange and course students

  • Centre for Economic Policy Research (London Area, United Kingdom)
    • Online Content Administrator
      Sep 2016 - Feb 2018 · 1 yr 6 mos

      Evaluated the impact of CEPR-supported initiatives in developing countries through research and data analysis Monitored video performance analytics to assess engagement and inform content strategy Managed the end-to-end process of bi-weekly video production and publication

    • Internship
      Feb 2016 - Aug 2016 · 7 mos