Stéphanie Winet
Geneva
Summary
Global experience in Public Affairs and Stakeholders Engagement with two decades experience in corporate and public sectors, building bridges between public policies and corporate strategic priorities. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Stakeholder Engagement
International Organisation of Employers (IOE)
04.2016 - Current
- Lead IOE’s policy portfolios, advocating for business-friendly policies on skills, education, AI, climate change, migration, recruitment, and platform economy.
- Liaise with external stakeholders globally, including private companies, public authorities (Ministry of Labour/Employment and Foreign Affairs, European Commission), UN (Geneva and NY) and its agencies (ILO, OECD, IOM, World Bank, UNDP, UNESCO), industry associations (BusinessEurope, BIAC, and national employers’ organizations in 140 countries), NGOs, as well as Global Trade Unions.
- Draft and contribute to IOE briefs and positions. Advocate for and shape policies on behalf of the private sector through direct lobbying with governments at global and regional levels.
- Negotiate with workers and governments global standards on employments at the International Labour Organisation, including the current negotiations of a Convention on the Platform Economy. Build trust and gain political support.
- Intervene on panels on behalf of IOE and its members representing business/employers’ positions – development of strong public speaking skills
- Support the delivery of IOE Corporate Partner Programme - contributed to gaining 5 new members in two years.
- Manage a unit’s budget and team (up to 4 staff)
Political Adviser
Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations (UN)
06.2012 - 03.2016
- Draft political reports on debates and resolutions of the UN Security Council and General Assembly to inform policy-making decisions (portfolio: Security Council reform, Afghanistan/Central Asia, UN Secretary General appointment, sanctions regimes)
- Advise the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs on multilateral decisions strategies
- Defend Switzerland’s positions at UN negotiations
- Draft speaking notes and statements for the Swiss Ambassador for high-level events
- Develop and implement Swiss policy in relations with the working methods of the Security Council: active participation in the creation and development of the group Accountability Coherence Transparency (ACT), coordinated by Switzerland
- Coordinate political visits, including the participation of the Swiss President and Minister of Foreign Affairs at the annual UN General Assembly ministerial week in New York
Deputy Public Relations Manager
Groupe Clarins
08.2009 - 05.2012
- Liaise with and answering enquiries from media for 9 brands of Clarins Group
- Write / send press releases to targeted media and organise events, including press conferences
- Collate and analyse Swiss media coverage
Director of PR - Maternity Leave Cover
Groupe Clarins
02.2007 - 07.2009
- Manage the PR strategy: planning, development and implementation of the overall strategic public relations annual programs, including media relations and community relations. Ensure brand message is consistent, timely, and relevant
- Advocate on behalf of the company brands with external stakeholders and the media across all communications channels and vehicles
- Brand guardian: collaborate with marketing to ensure clear communication of the brands both in the press and in the public domain
Public Relations Assistant
Groupe Clarins
09.2006 - 02.2007
Junior Project Manager
Success & Career (SME Acquired by Together)
09.2005 - 08.2006
- Managed, edited and produced the 10th edition of the Careers Guides « Objectif Emploi » (30’000 copies produced) - new market launch in Ticino
- Sold advertising spaces in the 10th edition – 3 new clients (+CHF 90k to the turnover)
- Handled National Public Relations with corporations & students
Administrative support within the administrative and real estate departments
Richemont
09.2000 - 08.2005
Education
Master of Arts - International Relations - Bilingual French/English
Geneva Graduate Institute of International Studies
Geneva, Switzerland02-2005
Skills
- Optimistic outlook
- Calm under pressure
- Multicultural and Interpersonal communication skills
- Negotiation expertise
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Flexible and adaptable
- Problem resolution
- Proficient in handling multiple priorities
Affiliations
- Velocity Advisory Board - Since 2023
- UNESCO Global Education Monitoring Report Advisory Board - Since 2023
- ILO Fair Recruitment Initiative Advisory Committee - Since 2021
- IOM IRIS Advisory Committee - Since 2016
Certification
Labour dimensions of climate change and human mobility – International Training Centre - ILO - 2023
Enhancing Leadership for Women - Geneva Center for Security Policy (GCSP) - 2016
Intercultural Communication - Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs learning center - 2016
Seminar the Work of the UN General Assembly and the Main Committees - UNITAR - 2012
Université d’automne des acteurs politiques suisses - 2011
Institut des hautes études internationales et du développement, Genève
et Institut de hautes études en administration publique, Lausanne
Languages
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Advanced (C1)
German
Upper intermediate (B2)
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Head of Stakeholder Engagement
International Organisation of Employers (IOE)
04.2016 - Current
Political Adviser
Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations (UN)
06.2012 - 03.2016
Deputy Public Relations Manager
Groupe Clarins
08.2009 - 05.2012
Director of PR - Maternity Leave Cover
Groupe Clarins
02.2007 - 07.2009
Public Relations Assistant
Groupe Clarins
09.2006 - 02.2007
Junior Project Manager
Success & Career (SME Acquired by Together)
09.2005 - 08.2006
Administrative support within the administrative and real estate departments
Richemont
09.2000 - 08.2005
Master of Arts - International Relations - Bilingual French/English
Geneva Graduate Institute of International Studies
Interests
Intercultural exchange and Community outreach: One-year in Iowa (USA) as a high school student; members of the association Genève-Shinagawa which promotes cultural exchanges and organises cultural activities in relation with Japan (two major trips to Japan, in charge of a group of 18 students); volunteered at the governmental Chilean "Servicio national de Menores" (SENAME) as part of a 6-months Spanish learning travel to Argentina and Chile (2010)
Sport: Tennis, squash, badminton, windsurf, skiing and running (10k and NYC half marathon).