William Wild
Public Affairs & External Communications
Rheinfelden,Aargau
Summary
Government Affairs Specialist & External Communications Professional with 20+ years of professional experience in Switzerland, Germany, UK, Japan & Australia. Keen interest in building Government Affairs work and reshaping opportunities for global business growth. Strong personal drive and commitment to making Sustainability happen. Expert in policy understanding and deep network in Swiss Life Sciences business community.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Affairs Lead
Royal DSM/dsm-firmenich
01.2022 - Current
- Established world's largest vitamin manufacturer business growth strategy in DACH region, roll out dsm-firmenich’s health, nutrition & beauty priorities; increased outreach to government ministries; shaped key policies on methane reduction, vitamin manufacutring, energy & electricity costs and other policy decisions & advice; key advisor to Country Head on all policy decisions; established key influence at all industry assications
Director External Affairs Switzerland
DSM Nutritional Products Ltd.
09.2018 - 12.2021
- Devised and rolled out brand raising strategy for Rhine Valley/cross-border region, main point of contact for all media & press, external Comms
- Policy Advisor to CEO (briefing packs, advice and guidance on external engagement via business associations) & senior stakeholder engagement, key go to person for Swiss policy shaping & analysis
Senior Political Officer
British Embassy Berne – Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)
07.2014 - 09.2018
- Senior advisor to UK Ambassador to build bilateral strategic policy relationship for 4 years (Political Secretary); main interface for all UK-Swiss government affairs, foreign policy issues. Led the WEF Davos team including for the Prime Minister's delegation.
Head of Inward Investment, Switzerland & Liechtenstein
British Embassy Berne
05.2011 - 06.2014
- Led UK country strategy for FDI in Life Sciences, Medtech, Financial Services; devised comprehensive FDI strategy to boost Swiss investment activity into UK in diplomatic setting
Inward Investment Officer
British Embassy Berne
10.2010 - 04.2011
- Promoted British business interests abroad, attracted foreign direct investment (FDI) to UK, responsible for scouting opportunities in Life Sciences, Chemical, Food, R&D sectors
Consultant Life Sciences
Adecco Life Sciences Basel
11.2008 - 10.2010
- Recruited and placed senior Life Science experts in the Swiss biotech, Medtech industry, established Adecco Life Sciences as new brand nationally
Journalist, Editor, translator & proof-reader
Business guide to Switzerland, Basel; Market500.eu, Geneva, komm.passion PR; Maritz Research, Düsseldorf, Germany
03.2008 - 11.2008
- Researched and wrote articles on Life Sciences, Investment, Architecture, Education for Swiss top business magazine; interviewed KOLs, edited, translated, proof-read external contributions
Sales Executive & Educational Adviser
Cambridge University Press Switzerland
02.2005 - 03.2008
- Set up first ever Swiss representation for world’s leading academic publisher, handled all strategic sales and marketing operations for Switzerland
Business English Lecturer
Roche Basel; Chemgineering AG; NSH, Basel (Switzerland); University of Cooperative Education (DHBW) & EuRegio Kolleg Rheinfelden (Germany)
08.2003 - 10.2004
- Prepared professionals & students for all BEC I-III Cambridge exams and commercial diplomas; taught Business English and intercultural competency to business, mechanical & IT engineers
Sports & PE Instructor at boarding school
Institut Montana AG
01.2003 - 07.2003
- Supervised international students, developed Athletic curriculum after MA course; organised Athletic meetings with other Swiss international schools
English Language Teacher
Government of Miyazaki - JET programme (Japan)
08.2000 - 08.2001
- Government teaching programme; English language at Southern Japanese high-school, promoted intercultural exchange, liaison on educational issues
Education
MA International Relations - Foreign Direct Investment and Social Development in Southeast Asia
University of Sussex
Brighton (UK)09.2002
BA (Hons.) Sociology, Anthropology & Development Studies - Contemporary Change and Development in Southeast Asia
University of Hull (UK)
Abitur (German A-level / IB equivalent) -
Gymnasium Rheinfelden (Germany)
Associate of Arts - Leading Sustainable Business Transformation
Institute For Management Development (IMD)
Lausanne, Switzerland07.2024
Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in International Law & Economics - ‘Brexit and company-state investment disputes/arbitration’
World Trade Institute (WTI), University of Berne
01.2017
Economics for Foreign Policy (1-week policy course) -
London School of Economics (LSE), UK
01.2014
Certificate English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) -
Cambridge/IH Barcelona, Spain
01.2004
Skills
- Government Affairs
- External Communications
- CEO briefing
- Stakeholder Mapping
- Press & Media work
- Public Policy Shaping & Lobbying
- Legislative & Regulatory work
- Industry Associations
- Storytelling & creative writing
- Project Management
Languages
English (native speaker)
German & Swiss German (native speaker)
French (Business fluent)
Spanish (upper intermediate spoken & intermediate written)
Japanese (intermediate spoken level, basic written)
Italian & Dutch (basic knowledge)
Professional Diplomas
- 2016, Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) – Devising a national strategy to prevent Extremism
- 2016, FCO Overseas Regional Security Conference, Sofia (Bulgaria)
- 2009, Adecco University Zurich – Professional recruiting principles diploma (12 days)
- 2005, Certificate of Sales Skills Development - D.B.S. Associates, Cambridge (UK)
- 10/04, 01/05, Intermediate Japanese Language Diploma - Miyazaki University – Miyazaki (Japan)
Personal Information
- Number of Children: 3 children (16, 14, 10 yrs. old)
- Date of Birth: 08/23/74
- Nationality: British & German
- Marital Status: Married
Permit
Swiss G-permit
References
References available upon request, see endorsements on LinkedIn
Mountainbiking, Swimming, Cooking, Music, Travel
I am passionate about keeping physicall fit and enjoy semi-competitive MTB races, I also love cooking international foods and travelling, especially in Asia.
Timeline
Public Affairs Lead
Royal DSM/dsm-firmenich
01.2022 - Current
Director External Affairs Switzerland
DSM Nutritional Products Ltd.
09.2018 - 12.2021
Senior Political Officer
British Embassy Berne – Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)
07.2014 - 09.2018
Head of Inward Investment, Switzerland & Liechtenstein
British Embassy Berne
05.2011 - 06.2014
Inward Investment Officer
British Embassy Berne
10.2010 - 04.2011
Consultant Life Sciences
Adecco Life Sciences Basel
11.2008 - 10.2010
Journalist, Editor, translator & proof-reader
Business guide to Switzerland, Basel; Market500.eu, Geneva, komm.passion PR; Maritz Research, Düsseldorf, Germany
03.2008 - 11.2008
Sales Executive & Educational Adviser
Cambridge University Press Switzerland
02.2005 - 03.2008
Business English Lecturer
Roche Basel; Chemgineering AG; NSH, Basel (Switzerland); University of Cooperative Education (DHBW) & EuRegio Kolleg Rheinfelden (Germany)
08.2003 - 10.2004
Sports & PE Instructor at boarding school
Institut Montana AG
01.2003 - 07.2003
English Language Teacher
Government of Miyazaki - JET programme (Japan)
08.2000 - 08.2001
MA International Relations - Foreign Direct Investment and Social Development in Southeast Asia
University of Sussex
BA (Hons.) Sociology, Anthropology & Development Studies - Contemporary Change and Development in Southeast Asia
University of Hull (UK)
Abitur (German A-level / IB equivalent) -
Gymnasium Rheinfelden (Germany)
Associate of Arts - Leading Sustainable Business Transformation
Institute For Management Development (IMD)
Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in International Law & Economics - ‘Brexit and company-state investment disputes/arbitration’
World Trade Institute (WTI), University of Berne
Economics for Foreign Policy (1-week policy course) -
London School of Economics (LSE), UK
Certificate English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) -
Cambridge/IH Barcelona, Spain
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