As an Executive Committee member at Novartis, Susanne is a driver of the company’s goal of gender balance in management by 2023. Steady progress has been made, with women in management at Novartis rising to 45%. As well as serving as a member and sponsor on Resource Groups such as Empowering Women to Impact Novartis (eWIN) and Women in Leadership (WIL), Susanne co-sponsors the firm’s Gender Equality Project and its Disability Equity commitment. In 2020, she joined an eWIN event focussed on ‘The Power of Inclusive Leadership’, where she shared her perspectives and experiences of inclusion. Earlier this year, she launched the Novartis Switzerland second-generation Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association ambassador group, where she encouraged the community to check personal biases, find the courage to speak up, and unlock inner potential through self-awareness and self-belief. Passionate about creating inclusive workplaces, Susanne wants everyone to feel safe, respected, and able to be their true selves.
