Management professional and versatile
The office is always available to you as a contact point for your concerns. If necessary, support from the network will be called in as appropriate.
Dr. Matthias von Orelli
Managing Director
studied musicology, Italian literature and ethnology of music at the University of Zurich, and also obtained a Diploma of Advanced Studies in Arts Administration at the University of Zurich. His thesis investigated the life and work of the Swiss conductor and composer Volkmar Andreae. He has published a large number of books and has written widely for newspapers such as the NZZ and others. Returning from sojourns in Berlin and Vienna, he has spent the last few years working as an international artists' manager, seeking to promote and advance the careers of young artists. He is President of Stiftung Davos Festival – young artists in concert, a member of other foundation boards, and co-founder of a consultancy firm specialized in questions of art.
Margrit Teuscher Bernhard
Administration | Finance
Commercial all-rounder with many years of experience in business administration and management in the field of asset management at Swiss banks, fund managers and pension funds. Various further training courses in finance, communication and marketing.
Karin O'Bryan
Administration | Office Management
Commercial training, Master's degree in interior architecture/colour design, many years of experience as a paralegal, self-employed interior designer, human resource manager and in the Swiss foundation sector. Longer stays abroad in England, Australia and Hong Kong.