Roman Emunds

Managing Director Swisscontent AG & Forward Advisors AG

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

About

Experienced strategist and leader in marketing, communications, and agency management. Proven track record in transforming organizations, driving brand strategy, and enhancing customer experience. Extensive expertise in corporate strategy, digital transformation, and multichannel marketing. Skilled in leading teams and collaborating with C-level executives to create lasting impact.

Experience

  • Managing Director at Swisscontent AG
    Feb 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

    Led the repositioning and restructuring of our agency group (Swisscontent & Forward Advisors), specializing in strategy and leadership communication for large organizations. Managing a 20-person team. Responsible for strategy, operations, and financial performance. Collaborating with CEOs to refine corporate strategies and working with brands such as HUGO BOSS, Ricola, Franke, and KaDeWe.

  • Senior Partner | Managing Director at Forward Advisors AG
    Feb 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

    Forward Advisors is a management consulting boutique that helps entrepreneurs, C-level executives, and boards address strategic communication challenges. As Managing Director, my goal is to enhance reputation and brand value in daily operations as well as in long-term organizational development.

  • Head of Marketing Strategy & Research at UBS
    Feb 2023 - Oct 2023 · 9 mos

    Drove transformation of the Marketing & Digital Sales department (180 employees) by leading an international 11-person team of strategists, researchers, and data scientists. Developed a long-term vision, redefined marketing planning, and introduced Marketing Mix Modeling. Spearheaded client experience initiatives, conducting Switzerland’s largest client satisfaction survey and launching permanent CX tracking.

  • Director Market Strategy & Operations | Deputy CMO at Generali Switzerland
    2019 - 2023 · 4 yrs

    Transformed Generali’s marketing and communication approach, driving customer-centricity and digitalization. Led a team of 12, established company-wide market management, and executed multichannel marketing campaigns. Introduced KPI-based CX measurement and customer-centric product development. Served as the Customer Centricity lead in a transformation program, working closely with the Executive Board and Head Office.

  • Head of Strategy & Client Services | Management Board at FCB Zürich
    2017 - 2018 · 1 yr

    Revitalized FCB Zurich by refining the agency’s positioning and operations. Led a 25-person team at the operational level, directly overseeing the Strategy and Consulting team. Drove brand development and impactful multichannel campaigns for Zurich Insurance, Coca-Cola, and TGV Lyria.