Francesca Fischer
About Francesca Fischer
Francesca Fischer is a University Partnerships Manager at Choco, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in education and sales, with previous roles at IMD Business School and Swedbrand Group, among others.
Work at Choco
Francesca Fischer has been serving as the University Partnerships Manager at Choco since 2021. In this role, she focuses on engaging with academic institutions to foster innovation and collaboration within the food industry. Her efforts contribute to Choco's mission of building a connected global food system. She plays a key role in establishing partnerships with universities, which supports initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable and transparent food supply chains.
Previous Experience at IMD Business School
Prior to her current position, Francesca Fischer worked at IMD Business School in various roles. From 2017 to 2020, she served as the Executive Education Program Coordinator in the Lausanne Area, Switzerland. Following this, she worked as an MBA Recruitment & Admissions Advisor from 2020 to 2021. Her experiences at IMD contributed to her expertise in educational program management and partnership development.
Early Career Background
Francesca Fischer began her career as a Sales and Marketing Assistant at Swedbrand Group in 2015 for five months in Shanghai, China. She also worked as a Relocation Consultant at Swiss Flats Relocation Agency in 2017 for three months in Lausanne, Switzerland. Additionally, she served as the Dubai Air Show Sales Coordinator - Food & Beverage at Dubai World Trade Centre for two months in 2015. These roles provided her with diverse experiences in sales, marketing, and client relations.
Education and Expertise
Francesca Fischer holds a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Administration/Management from Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. Her educational background has equipped her with a solid foundation in hospitality and management principles, which she applies in her current role at Choco and throughout her career.