Luca Lavina

Manager Media Relations & AI Specialist at Clariant

Basel, Basel, Switzerland

About

With 10 years of experience in communications and journalism, I currently serve as Manager Media Relations & AI Specialist at Clariant. I research, evaluate, recommend, and implement AI strategies and applications to drive innovation and efficiency in Communications, keeping our global team updated on trends and best practices, and representing Clariant in industry discussions around AI and communications. In my previous role as Manager Corporate Publishing, I've had the privilege of overseeing Clariant's award-winning Integrated Report, recognized as one of the top 12 annual reports in Switzerland for 2021, 2022, and 2023, out of nearly 250 submissions. Additionally, as the manager of the Clariant News Desk, I ensured consistent communication across all channels, evaluating their performance to refine our messaging strategy. I was also the channel owner of the Clariant corporate blog, where we share insights to bolster our industry thought leadership. In previous positions, I led communications efforts at IMK Institute for Medicine and Communication Ltd. and worked as a Freelance Journalist at Basler Zeitung. This experience has sharpened my ability to craft compelling narratives under pressure. Beyond work, you can find me at the gym, pushing my limits, or exploring the outdoors on my MTB or in hiking boots. I also like meeting new people. Feel free to DM me anytime!

Experience

  • Clariant (4 yrs 8 mos)
    • Manager Media Relations & AI Specialist
      Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

    • Manager Media Relations
      Apr 2024 - Aug 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos

    • Manager Corporate Publishing
      Dec 2021 - May 2024 · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • IMK Institut für Medizin und Kommunikation AG ()
    • Lead Communications
      Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 · 2 yrs

      IMK Institut für Medizin und Kommunikation AG has been a competent partner within the Swiss healthcare sector since 1993, acting as an independent promoter of mutual exchange between doctors, patients and the industry.

    • Communications Manager
      Apr 2018 - Dec 2019 · 1 yr 9 mos

    • Junior Communications Manager
      Apr 2017 - Mar 2018 · 1 yr

  • Freelance Journalist at Basler Zeitung
    Jan 2014 - Dec 2016 · 3 yrs

  • Project Employee at Roche
    Apr 2016 - Jun 2016 · 3 mos

    Employee on a communication project in Finance

  • Affiliate Owner & Head of Training at University of Basel CrossFit
    Sep 2013 - Sep 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Training sessions with up to 110 people, programming, supervision of trainees, organization of workshops in cooperation with the University of Basel