Karin Lügstenmann
About Karin Lügstenmann
Karin Lügstenmann is a Programme Manager and Wellbeing at Work Lead at the Centre for Nature and Climate, currently working at the World Economic Forum since 2020. She has extensive experience in various roles within the World Economic Forum and has a background in hospitality and coaching.
Work at World Economic Forum
Karin Lügstenmann has held multiple roles at the World Economic Forum since 2013. She served as Team Coordinator in the Programme Development Team for one year before transitioning to the role of Chief of Staff in the Global Programming Group from 2014 to 2018. After a brief period as a Fellowship Programme and HR Specialist in 2020, she took on the position of Programme Manager and Wellbeing at Work Lead at the Centre for Nature and Climate in 2020. In this role, she leads initiatives aimed at promoting wellbeing in the workplace and manages the Hoffmann Fellowship Programme, which focuses on the development of fellows during their tenure.
Education and Expertise
Karin Lügstenmann has a diverse educational background. She studied at the IS Aix-en-Provence International Language Institute, achieving a B2 level in French Language in 2013. She holds multiple Federal Diplomas of Vocational Education and Training in Hotel Management and Business from the Hotel-Handelsschule SHV Minerva in Zurich. Additionally, she completed a course in Integral Coaching at the Graduate School of Business - University of Cape Town, earning an Associate Certified Coach certification in 2016. In 2021, she studied Mindfulness Meditation Teacher at Dev OM Mindfulness and Meditation International.
Background
Karin Lügstenmann has extensive experience in various roles across different sectors. She began her career in hospitality, working at hotels such as Taj Campton Place in San Francisco and ALDEN Hotel Splügenschloss in Zurich. Transitioning to corporate roles, she worked as an Executive Assistant at Booz & Company and as a Team Project Manager at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. Her diverse background in hospitality and corporate environments has contributed to her current focus on wellbeing in the workplace.
Achievements
Karin Lügstenmann has developed and manages the Hoffmann Fellowship Programme at the World Economic Forum, which is designed to support fellows in their professional growth. She also leads the 'One Fellows' Community initiative, which aims to create a global network for current and alumni fellows to connect and collaborate. Her work at the Centre for Nature and Climate focuses on fostering a culture of wellbeing at work, reflecting her commitment to enhancing workplace environments.
Personal Blog on Wellbeing
Karin Lügstenmann runs a personal blog titled 'Be Well with Karin', which focuses on topics related to wellbeing. Through this platform, she shares insights and resources aimed at promoting mental and physical health in various aspects of life. The blog reflects her professional interests and expertise in wellbeing and mindfulness.