Team

Claudine Furrer

CEO

P +41 44 931 54 54

E-Mail claudine.furrer@finass.ch

«Organising and implementing the extraordinary is my passion and my daily challenge. I am fascinated by new and exciting concepts. I am inspired by the world of fashion and of coursemy personal programme of travel. For me the customers interests are paramount and are always my total focus.»

Daniel Wittwer

Head of Business Travel
Member of the Executive Board

P +41 44 931 54 40

E-Mail daniel.wittwer@finass.ch

«My passion, together with my team, is to go that extra mile to ensure that our customers get the very best service possible. On my personal travels I find inspiration and can make many comparisons. Asia with its varying cultures and culinary diversity has become a real favourite for me.»

Marc Brunner

Deputy Head of Business Travel
Member of the Executive Board

P +41 44 931 54 46

E-Mail marc.brunner@finass.ch

«I really enjoy riding through fresh powder snow on our snowboards with friends. When I'm not on the slopes, I like to discover new countries and cultures.»

Erica Dillier

Senior Consultant

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E-Mail erica.dillier@finass.ch

«I am lucky that my profession and my hobby are totally intertwined. When traveling, I enjoy meeting interesting people and learning abouth their various plans and stories. It fascinates me to make new experiences and discover new trends. The most satisfying thing is when I'm able to inspire others with my travels.»

Thomas Rieben

Head of Operations Business Travel

P +41 44 931 54 44

E-Mail thomas.rieben@finass.ch

«I am mad about ice hockey – as a player on the ice and as a spectator, both here in Switzerland and abroad. The only thing which beats that is piloting a private aircraft on take-off.»

Roberto De Cesari

Senior Business Travel Consultant

P +41 44 931 54 44

E-Mail roberto.decesari@finass.ch

«The combination international and geographical challenges has always fascinated me. I see myself as a citizen of the world who respects the values and traditions of every culture, but I am also a person close to home, one who looks forward to fondue with family and friends every winter.»

 

Vinita Titus

Senior Business Travel Consultant

P +41 44 931 54 44
E-Mail vinita.titus@finass.ch

«I was born and raised in India and have been living in Switzerland for more than 20 years. I am therefore very familiar with both cultures. My parents instilled in me a love for travel and, together with my family,I enjoy discovering new exciting destinations.»

Anna Widmer

Junior Business Travel Consultant

P +41 44 931 54 44

E-Mail: anna.widmer@finass.ch

«Already in my childhood I travelled the world with my family, where I came in contact with many different cultures. As a result, I feel comfortable in unknown places where I can learn and get to know exciting new things.»

Derya Zara

Junior Business Travel Consultant

P +41 44 931 54 44
E-Mail derya.zara@finass.ch

«Inspired by my roots in Turkey and Italy, travelling is not just my hobby, but my philosophy of life. I love discovering new things, different cultures taking centre stage. My aim is to meet people, gain experience, inspire and give clients the best possible advice.»

Dario Zimmermann

Sales Support & Technology

P +41 44 931 54 44

E-Mail: dario.zimmermann@finass.ch

«I find sport to be the perfect balance to my work, be it in the summer wakeboarding on Lake Zürich or in the winter with martial arts. Activities with friends is close to my heart. On my to-do list is still a trip to Australia and to visit Asia.»

Hedi Block

Project Consultant
Incentives & Events

P +41 44 931 54 74

E-Mail hedi.block@finass.ch

«Latin America is my second home and my big passion: I spent over three years in Peru, Chile and Argentina. I’m also fascinated by the mountains – whether I’m climbing them or running mountain marathons.»

Natalie Buff

Project Consultant Incentives & Events

P +41 44 931 54 74

E-Mail natalie.buff@finass.ch

«Watching the animals during a game drive in the Tanzanian savannah, feeling the vastness and the scent of freedom, listening to the roar of lions at night - that sounds like a perfect holiday to me! I feel just as comfortable in idyllic surroundings by the sea or in the mountains. For me, it is a great privilege to inspire you with my travel experience and to make unique journeys possible for you.»

Nicolas Heiz

Junior Incentives & Events Consultant

P +41 44 931 54 74

E-Mail nicolas.heiz@finass.ch

«Due to my passion for travelling, I have already visited many countries and discovered different cultures and culinary highlights. So this results in a big advantage in my work. Another great passion mine is sport - especially weight training and jogging - which gives me a good balance in everyday life.»

Michèle Liesch

Project Consultant
Incentives & Events

P +41 44 931 54 74

E-Mail michele.liesch@finass.ch

«Gathering travel experience, discovering foreign places and cultures is very rewarding. The travel organization is a matter close to my heart, to which I pay particular attention to detail. This applies to both private trips and events organized for customers. Although I have already been able to visit numerous destinations, my «bucket list» still has many travel destinations such as Hawaii, the Philippines and Madagascar.»

Corina Marquard

Project Consultant
Incentives & Events

P +41 44 931 54 74

E-Mail corina.marquard@finass.ch

«My passion for foreign countries and cultures has accompanied me my whole life and led me to my choice of study: tourism. The highlight of my studies was a semester abroad in Singapore, from where I travelled to many different countries. In addition to the exchange with locals and other globetrotters, as a gourmet, culinary delights are at the centre of my attention. I'm particularly fond of Asian and Far Eastern cuisine.»

Olivier Lorenzo

Travel Expert

P +41 44 931 54 54

E-Mail olivier.lorenzo@finass.ch

«As a gourmet I appreciate a good meal, a well-balanced cigar and an excellent rum. I especially enjoy to travel the islands of the Indian Ocean and Arabia, but city breaks are also a great pleasure for me. When traveling I am constantly inspired by new impressions, foreign cultures and local people.»

Giancarlo Glocker

Travel Expert

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E-Mail giancarlo.glocker@finass.ch

«What I love best of all is going diving in Mexico, in the Caribbean or on the Philippines. I also find MotoGP sports events in Europe really exciting – the way that rider and machine work together is simply fascinating.»

Daniella Müller-Rast

Travel Expert

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E-Mail daniella.mueller@finass.ch

«I grew up in a family of travellers and love discovering the world. Thanks to my over 30 years of experience, I know many beautiful spots on this earth. I dream of the islands in the Indian Ocean, Bali, Oman, South Africa, Andalusia, Tuscany or an exciting cruise on an expedition ship. I believe in total attention to detail and giving a perfect service.»

Lauren Sieger

Junior Travel Expert

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E-Mail lauren.sieger@finass.ch

«I have travelled to the USA many times with my travel-loving family and usually spend my summer holidays on the Côte d'Azur. Besides the breathtaking nature, I enjoy the international cuisine there. My motto is: «You live to discover». When organising trips, I am constantly finding new destinations that inspire me.»

Maria Wiesner

Travel Expert

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E-Mail maria.wiesner@finass.ch

«Travelling while getting to know foreign cultures and enjoying good food along the way – what could be better?»

Jonas Inhelder

Trainee Business Travel

P +41 44 931 54 44

E-Mail jonas.inhelder@finass.ch

«One of the best feelings is when I get into a car or plane and know that in a few hours I will be in a completely different place. So far, I have been particularly impressed with the Middle East. I am fascinated by the landscapes, the food and the different cultures that sometimes live together in  very small spaces.»

Jonathan León

Trainee Business Travel

P +41 44 931 54 44

E-Mail jonathan.leon@finass.ch

«I am so fortunate that my passion for travel is also my career. When travelling I always meet fascinating people and discover their visions for the future. I love having new experiences and discovering the latest trends. However my greatest pleasure is when I can inspire and help clients through my travel experiences.»

Désirée Escher

Trainee

P +41 44 931 54 44

E-Mail desiree.escher@finass.ch

«I have travelled to the USA many times with my travel-loving family and usually spend my summer holidays on the Côte d'Azur. Besides the breathtaking nature, I enjoy the international cuisine there. My motto is: «You live to discover». When organizing trips, I am constantly finding new destinations that inspire me»

 

Margot Eckle-Fischer

Assistant to the CEO

P +41 44 931 54 54

E-Mail margot.eckle@finass.ch

«I’m a big outdoor fan: I really enjoy mountain biking, skiing and hiking. Preferably in connection with travel. I also love to cook for family and friends.»

 

Tanja Rizzoli

Human Resources Assistant

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E-Mail tanja.rizzoli@finass.ch

«My favourite way to spend my holidays and free time is running and travelling.»

Ilaria Catanzaro

Accounts Administrator

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E-Mail ilaria.catanzaro@finass.ch

«Singing and salsa dancing make me feel like I’m on holiday even when I’m at home. I mainly sing when I’m cooking, and then I get really into it. The music I like is Italian canzoni and songs by the Milan pop group Modà.»