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Ninja Struye De Swielande

Officer / Head of IR at Lakestar

Zurich, Zurich

Overview 

Ninja Struye de Swielande is a Partner and Chief Communication Officer at Lakestar in Zurich, with a background in FMCG and extensive experience in Marketing and Brand Management. She has held leadership roles at Pictet Wealth Management and Nestlé, showcasing expertise in strategic planning and business development. Currently serving as the Head of Investor Relations, Ninja has successfully navigated roles in Marketing and Brand Management at Nestlé and Pictet Wealth Management, demonstrating a strong track record in leadership and strategic planning. Her career highlights include leading Entrepreneur Services & Marketing at Pictet Wealth Management and serving as a Senior Brand Manager at Nestlé.

Work Experience 

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Lakestar

  • 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.

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Pictet Wealth Management

  • Head of Entrepreneur Services & Marketing

    2016 - 2017

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Pictet Wealth Management, Pictet & Cie

  • Marketing Manager

    2008 - 2016

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Nestlé

  • Senior Brand Manager

    2007 - 2008

  • Media & Communications Manager

    2005 - 2006

  • Audit Manager

    2002 - 2005

  • International Auditor

    1999 - 2002

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BMW

  • Inhouse Consultant Marketing & Sales

    2002 - 2002

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