Susanne Helmsley
About Susanne Helmsley
Susanne Helmsley serves as the Executive Assistant to a Member of the Managing Board at the World Economic Forum, a position she has held since 2013. Her extensive experience includes various roles at the World Economic Forum and a brief tenure at Novartis.
Current Role at World Economic Forum
Susanne Helmsley currently serves as the Executive Assistant to a Member of the Managing Board at the World Economic Forum. She has held this position since 2013, contributing to the organization's strategic initiatives and supporting high-level management functions.
Previous Experience at World Economic Forum
Helmsley has extensive experience at the World Economic Forum, where she worked in various roles over a span of 20 years. She served as Senior Partnership Manager from 2000 to 2007, Head of Government Relations from 1993 to 2000, and Senior Project Manager for the Alumni Family Network from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she was the Senior Executive Assistant to the Chairman from 2007 to 2012.
Educational Background
Helmsley studied at the University of Zurich, where she earned a master's degree from 1987 to 1991. She also attended California State University San Marcos for one year in 1983-1984. In 2012, she briefly studied at HWZ - Hochschule für Wirtschaft Zürich.
Early Career Experience
Before her tenure at the World Economic Forum, Helmsley worked at Novartis as an Assistant to the Product Manager in the Marketing Department from 1988 to 1989. This role provided her with foundational experience in corporate operations and marketing strategies.