Andreas Zesiger

Brand & Design Manager | Sustainability · Fashion · NGO | Brand Strategy · Co-Design · Systems Thinking | DE · FR · EN · ES · IT

Berne, Switzerland

About

I'm a multidisciplinary generalist. I speak the languages of creatives, engineers and managers — and I understand the language of people. My work: www.zesis.ch 20 years across fashion, IT, banking and NGO work, plus a Bachelor in Design Management International (HSLU, 2024). Brand strategy, co-design, systems thinking — and hands-on execution. What makes me different? I bring together what doesn't seem to belong together — until it does. Born in the Swiss Alps, Latin American roots. Fluent in 5 languages (DE/FR/EN/ES/IT). Comfortable in boardrooms, on stage, and in the field. Currently open to opportunities in communications, brand and design management — ideally with organizations driving environmental protection, human rights or social impact. Ready for the next meaningful challenge. [email protected]

Experience

  • Fachspezialist Sparkasse Bundespersonal at Eidgenössische Finanzverwaltung EFV
    Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

    Compliance and digital systems specialist combining anti-money laundering expertise with a design-driven approach to financial technology tools. Key Responsibilities: ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING & COMPLIANCE: → Implementation of money laundering prevention guidelines → Compliance strategy and regulatory framework management and reporting. DIGITAL DESIGN & SYSTEMS: → Design specifications for online data query tool (GWG21) → Stakeholder coordination between R&D, Legal, and Executive Management → Bridge between technical teams and business requirements TESTING & RELEASE MANAGEMENT: → Internal Testing Manager: software testing execution → Release coordination with external providers → Quality assurance and systems validation TRAINING & KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER: → Compliance and technical training → Documentation: concepts, manuals, reports → Internal communications and knowledge management

  • Internship in Design Management - Later Fundraising Manager at Arbeitsgemeinschaft Tabakprävention
    Oct 2023 - Mar 2024 · 6 mos

    → Project co-development with project managers → Funding acquisition from foundations and high-net-worth individuals → Fundraising video conception and production → Strategic campaign development and implementation Design concept development for a Swiss large-scale event → Communication materials creation → Strategic campaign planning → Visual identity development and brand positioning

  • Mitarbeiter Swiss ServiceDesk at DXC Technology
    Jan 2018 - Aug 2021 · 3 yrs 8 mos

    1st level banking IT support (DE/FR/IT)

  • Brand Representative und Agenturmitarbeiter at Fashionloft42
    Dec 2015 - Dec 2017 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Sole representative for Fred Perry and Baracuta on the Swiss market. Full brand ownership including strategy, identity management, retail partnerships, and communications across multiple channels. BRAND STRATEGY & MANAGEMENT: → Brand positioning and identity management (Fred Perry, Baracuta) → Collection forecasting and product selection based on trends & sales data → Market assessment and seasonal strategy → Key account management with retail partners VISUAL MERCHANDISING & RETAIL: → Visual merchandising oversight with brand identity alignment → Retail training programs at multiple points of sale → Customer segmentation strategy and brand communication training → Partnership relationship management DIGITAL & COMMUNICATIONS: → Web design and social media strategy for multiple fashion brands → PR work and SPOC (Single Point of Contact) for press inquiries → Brand communications and media relations INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS: → Regular business travel to UK for collection evaluation → Direct coordination with design and production teams → Market assessment and trend forecasting

  • Technical lead Servicedesk Rothschild Bank at Hewlett Packard Enterprise
    Sep 2014 - Dec 2015 · 1 yr 4 mos

    1st and 2nd level IT support for Swiss banking sector clients. Responsible for technical support, process optimization, and knowledge management during IT outsourcing initiative. IT SUPPORT & TECHNICAL SERVICES: → 1st & 2nd level technical support in German, French, Italian, and English → Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for banking employees → Technical troubleshooting and user assistance PROCESS OPTIMIZATION & KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT: → Process definition and documentation during IT outsourcing → Knowledge base development and maintenance SYSTEMS & LICENSE MANAGEMENT: → License allocation and administration → SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager) deployment → Smartcard administration and management → System configuration and rollout