Samuel Werthmuller
About Samuel Werthmuller
Samuel Werthmuller serves as the Communications Officer for Europe at the World Economic Forum, a position he has held since 2019. He has a diverse educational background and professional experience in international affairs, economic analysis, and multilingual communication.
Work at World Economic Forum
Samuel Werthmuller has been serving as a Communications Officer for Europe at the World Economic Forum since October 2019. In this role, he is responsible for managing communication strategies and initiatives that align with the Forum's mission. His position involves engaging with various stakeholders and contributing to discussions on global economic issues.
Previous Experience in External Affairs
Prior to his current role, Samuel worked as an External Affairs Consultant at Wüest Partner AG from 2018 to 2020 in Zurich. His responsibilities included advising on communication strategies and managing external relations. Additionally, he served as an Economic and Political Sections Associate at the Embassy of Switzerland to India and Bhutan in 2017, where he focused on economic and political analysis.
Education and Expertise
Samuel Werthmuller holds a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy from Tufts University - The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, which he completed from 2017 to 2019. He also earned a Master of Arts HSG in International Affairs and Governance from the University of St.Gallen, studying from 2017 to 2019. His undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Université de Fribourg/Universität Freiburg, completed from 2013 to 2016.
Multilingual Proficiency
Samuel possesses multilingual proficiency, being fluent in English, French, German, and Spanish. This skill enhances his ability to communicate effectively in diverse international environments, particularly in his current role at the World Economic Forum and during his previous positions in diplomacy and external affairs.
Background and Early Education
Samuel's educational journey began at Skyview High School in Soldotna, Alaska, where he achieved a U.S. High School Diploma with honors from 2010 to 2011. He furthered his studies at Collège de Gambach in Fribourg, Switzerland, where he focused on Économie et Droit and obtained a Maturité gymnasiale bilingue from 2008 to 2012.