Ninja Struye de Swielande
Officer / Head of IR at Lakestar
Ninja Struye de Swielande
Officer / Head of IR at Lakestar
Zurich, Zurich
Overview
Work Experience
Partner and Chief Communication Officer / Head of IR
2020 - Current
- Chief Communication Officer supporting both Lakestar’s as well as selected portfolio companies in their comms strategy. Oversees all marketing related activities, including PR, events and web/ social media. - Head of IR, leading fundraising and the firm’s relationship with investors globally - Chairwoman of Lakestar’s advisory board
Chief Communication Officer and Head of IR
2017 - 2020
Lakestar is one of Europe’s leading VC firms, with presence in London, Berlin and Zürich. Lakestar’s mission is to find, fund and grow disruptive businesses, founded by exceptional entrepreneurs in Europe and beyond. The team actively advises and supports portfolio companies, accompanying founders from seed to early stage to growth to exit. Lakestar has invested in Revolut, blockchain, sennder, Eigen, Public.com, Yapily, Terraquantum, IsarAerospace to name a few.
Head of Entrepreneur Services & Marketing
2016 - 2017
Marketing Manager
2008 - 2016
Senior Brand Manager
2007 - 2008
Media & Communications Manager
2005 - 2006
Audit Manager
2002 - 2005
International Auditor
1999 - 2002
Inhouse Consultant Marketing & Sales
2002 - 2002