Eva Von Rohr

Experience

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  Independent

  Dec 1972 - Dec 1982

  International Conference Interpreter

  Held international assignments, notably with the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE, now OSCE), EU, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and multinational corporations in the private sector. Acted as Regional Secretary for Western Switzerland for AIIC (International Association of Conference Interpreters).

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  CEPEL

  Jan 1984 - Jun 1986

  Managing Director

  In charge of managing CEPEL, a Geneva-based branded subsidiary of the Adia Group (Adecco), specialized in recruitment of administrative, banking and ITC profiles. Brand repositioning and management of a team of over 10 professionals.

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  DBM Outplacement

  Jul 1986 - Jun 1988

  Outplacement Consultant

  Responsible for client relations and delivering outplacement consulting services in the newly founded Swiss DBM subsidiairy. Secured major key accounts and repeat business.

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  IMD Business School

  Jul 1988 - Apr 2008

  Facilitated yearly lectures on post-MBA Participants’ market positioning, career strategy development (short, medium and long-term) and effective interviewing. Face-to-face coaching. Global Marketing and Sales responsibility for IMD’s executive program portfolio, both open-enrolment and in-company programs. Led a team of 10 professionals in charge of program marketing & promotion, enrolment, data base management. Worldwide sales & marketing operations for public programs, with Profit & Loss responsibility.

  • Lecturer on IMD MBA program

    Feb 1984 - Apr 2008

  • Marketing Director Worldwide

    Jul 1988 - Jun 1992
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  EcoNova Outplacement

  Jul 1992 - Oct 1993

  Managing Consultant Western Switzerland for Assessment and Outplacement

  Set up, developed and managed the EcoNova branch office for Western Switzerland. Delivered consulting assignments and held Profit & Loss responsibility.EcoNova was subsequently acquired by LHH.

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  Von Rohr & Associates

  Nov 1993 - Sept 2020

  Managing Director, Founder and Board President

  My mission in founding Von Rohr & Associates in 1993 was – and still remains - to partner with organizations and individuals across change cycles, with focus on talent evolution, performance and transition. Driven by "entrepreneurship with heart", our brand philosophy and reputation characterize our market positioning.Throughout my tenure, I coached executives and professionals at major career junctures via assessment, career and leadership development, 360° feedback, outplacement, first 100 days coaching, spouse mobility and early retirement. Thereby, I had the privilege to facilitate their effective career re-direction and employability.Nurtured and built strong client relationships. In close partnership, advised clients on business transformation & restructuring initiatives from the human resource perspective, including social plan.Designed, developed and adapted Von Rohr & Associates’ proprietary Career Life-Cycle Management® concept and related Outplacement and Entrepreneurship methodologies. Show less

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  Von Rohr & Associates SA

  Oct 2020 - Dec 2021

  Executive Coaching / Entrepreneurship

  Served as President of the Board until May 2021 to secure a smooth ownership transition and support the new Managing Director.As I embark on a new life transition, I continue to deliver executive coaching assignments, focusing on career development, transition and entrepreneurship, while increasingly expressing my creativity through art.

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  Freelancer

  Jan 2022 - now

  Sculptor

  Sculpture work and various engagements.