senarclens

About us

‘We're committed – every step of the way’

We rely on our core competencies in communication and on our expertise in areas in which we’ve specialised for more than 40 years.

Andrea Leu
Managing Partner and Chairwoman of the Board of Directors

Managing Director Group of Fifteen Co-Managing Director Bauen digital Schweiz / buildingSMART Switzerland Member of the Board of Directors Hammer AG / Member of the Foundation Board Stiftung Kinderhospiz Schweiz

With SLP since 1990

How my team describes me

Clear, loyal, golf courses around the world, bright, busy, determined, charismatic, a positive spirit and a strong force

My stages

University of Vienna, University of Grenoble, University of Applied Sciences Konstanz, Senarclens, Leu + Partner AG, IngCH, golf course, sea, Africa

Lea Hasler
Deputy Managing Partner and Member of the Board of Directors

Executive Director, IngCH MINT for our future
Executive Director, svu|asep

With SLP since 2012

How my team describes me

Multitasker, dancer, confident, competent, organised, a sharp mind, efficient, a positive spirit

My stages

ZHAW BA Translation, MAS Communication Management and Leadership, playgrounds, dance studios, mountains

Sarah Beyeler
Member of the Executive Board

With SLP since 2024

How my team describes me

Passionate about science and education, loves to get to the bottom of things; organised; understands the brain and knows why we are all unique and special. A friendly woman from Fribourg with an admirable passion for CrossFit.

My stages

MSc and PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Zurich, CAS in Communication for NPOs from FHNW, CrossFit Box, swimming pool, French-speaking Switzerland.

Nora Escherle
Consultant

With SLP since 2019

How my team describes me

Enthusiastic, warm, analytical, likes to tango, thoroughly positive, extremely flexible, straightforward, efficient

My stages

MA from the University of Göttingen, PhD in English Literature from the University of Bern Scientific MA in IT Education from the FHNW School of Education, milongas, mountainsides, record shops

Projects
SVIN - Schweizerische Vereinigung der Ingenieurinnen Informatik-Biber IngCH MINT for our future: roberta+

Maggie Winter
Project manager

With SLP since 1997

How my team describes me

Superwoman, unmistakable laugh, all about family, many different commitments, unique, simply likeable, always reliable, a source of energy and emotion

My stages

Commercial vocational school, work with children and young people, social commitment, other cultures, politics

Projects
IngCH MINT for our future SVIA-SSIE-SSI

Janine Blattner
Project manager

With SLP since 2021

How my team describes me

Lively bundle of energy, pragmatic, direct, refreshing, balanced, team player with a sense of humour, empathetic. Positive state of mind, in short a true ‘haven of peace’ for SLP! Etat d’esprit positif, bref un vrai «havre de paix» pour SLP!

My stages

Dipl. Qualified journalist, communication proven in different industries, kinesiologist, travel enthusiast, bookworm, people, enjoying the moment

Projects
Bauen digital Switzerland / building SMART Switzerland Professional Certification Program IngCH MINT for our future

Zoé Jeanneret
Project manager

With SLP since 2021

How my team describes me

Organised, creative, helpful, inspiring, cheerful nature, committed, sustainability role model, conscientious, gracious and engaged! Et en plus une parfaite polyglotte!

My stages

BA in Art Education, specialising in visual design for secondary schools at the ZHdK, changed career to marketing and communications, IT and AV enthusiast. Thrift store addict, keen interest in interior design, huge fan of the DIY movement.

Projects
Informatiktage Zürich IngCH MINT for our future pro-allianz.ch

Sara Poplašin-Lazarevic
Project manager

With SLP since 2025

How my team describes me

A calm powerhouse with style, structure, a smile—even on Mondays—Basel charm, quick wit, great pragmatism, and a great sense of humor.

My stages

Bachelor of Arts in Multilingual Communication from the ZHAW, traveling, jogging, reading, riding a Vespa

Projects
Group of Fifteen svu | asep IngCH MINT for our future

Angelica Muritu
Project manager

With SLP since 2026

How my team describes me

Cheerful, with a wide range of interests and a positive attitude. Eager to learn, enthusiastic, and reliable. A passionate musician who brings humor, pragmatism, and infectious energy to the team.

My stages

Communications expert with a federal certification Certified professional, music lover, enthusiastic hip-hop dancer, and a cook who loves to experiment

Projects
IngCH MINT for our future

Magdalena Wüthrich
Administration

CRM manager

At SLP since 1998

How my team describes me

Spirited, animal whisperer, fairy godmother, dark humour, likes to operate in the background, thoughtful, reliable, all roads lead to Magda

My stages

WULS/Warsaw (B.S. in Agricultural Engineering), advertising agency in Warsaw, 2 daughters, cats & dogs, family, Poland, reading

Eveline Moor
Administration

With SLP since 2024

How my team describes me

Loves to hike, is dedicated and athletic, has a reliable and thoughtful personality, loves nature, and always brings a splash of color to the office.

My stages

Certified Vocational Trainer, Marketing and Communications Planner, Cooking & Dining, Jogging, Hiking

Francine Kiowani
Working Student

With SLP since 2025

How my team describes me

A creative whirlwind with a calm demeanor; brings freshness, humor, and energy to the team; curious and humorous; always keeps everyone in a good mood.

My stages

Bachelor's degree in Law from the University of Zurich, craft stores, drawing, singing, reading, family, friends

Marina de Senarclens
Founder

Founder, Senarclens, Leu and Partner AG, Honorary President

Marina de Senarclens founded the agency in 1983 and served as Managing Partner until 2004 and Chair of the Board of Directors until 2 July 2016. She is a member of the foundation board at Swisscontact, executive board member at Forum VERA and the ‘Club des 4 Saisons’, and founder and advisory board member of the Group of Fifteen. Marina de Senarclens is the author of numerous publications on PR, social balance sheets and ICT and the book Software Scene Switzerland. In recognition of her commitment to supporting new engineering and scientific talent, she was also awarded the title of Honorary Councillor by ETH Zurich.

Brigitte Manz-Brunner
Board Member

French-speaking Administration Department Manager at Bauen digital Schweiz / buildingSMART Switzerland Conférence BIM Manager

With SLP since 2007

How my team describes me

Warm, connected, active, empathetic, style-conscious, yoghurt lover, won over by Valais charm, good negotiator

My stages

ETH Zurich (Dipl. Ing. Agr.), Sandoz – now Novartis – (research associate), ETH Zurich (research associate), running, hiking, cycling, friends, family

Brigitte Manz-Brunner studied agricultural sciences at ETH Zurich and worked for many years as an agricultural engineer in the research department at Sandoz (now Novartis). She then returned to ETH Zurich, where she was involved in developing a nationwide database of continuing education programs at universities at the Center for Continuing Education. She transferred within the university to the department of student development and worked on the design and implementation of marketing initiatives. As a co-equality officer, she became involved early on in efforts to promote the engineering profession among children and young adults. Until 2020, Brigitte Manz-Brunner served as executive director of the Swiss Association of Women Engineers (SVIN), and until 2023, she served as executive director of the NaTech Education Association. She has been with Senarclens, Leu + Partner since 2007, serving as deputy until 2022. Managing Partner and serving as a consultant through December 2024. Starting in January 2025, she will serve exclusively on the board of directors of Senarclens, Leu + Partner.

Céline Bernasconi
Freelancer

Céline Bernasconi has been coordinating the Technology and Computer Science Weeks for IngCH MINT for our future in French-speaking Switzerland since 2011. After working for several years at industrial companies and technical institutions in the region, she is now self-employed and continues to enthusiastically develop the project weeks for IngCH in French-speaking Switzerland.

Adarsh Sitapati
Freelancer

Adarsh Sitapati has been the project manager for the Technology and IT Weeks at IngCH MINT for our future since spring 2022. He works part-time as a course director for the Life Science Zurich Learning Center and occasionally works as a substitute for biology and chemistry teachers in cantonal schools. He also works freelance as a life and learning coach.

Laurie Cortesi
Freelancer

Laurie Cortesi has been the project manager for the Technology and IT Weeks at IngCH MINT for our future for the canton of Ticino since spring 2022. Thanks to her experience as a geological engineer, she has established many contacts with engineering firms and industrial companies. These contacts help her organise the programme for individual Technology and IT Weeks at each school. She works part-time as a geological engineer for a firm in Ticino. Geologist for an office in Tessin.

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