About the event

We are delighted to invite you to the next PwC Women in International Private Wealth Network event, taking place on Tuesday, 25 June 2024 at 6pm. Join us at the new PwC Experience Center, located at PwC Zurich Office, Birchstrasse 160, 8050 Zurich, Switzerland.

We will be hosting a panel discussion on ‘Awakening voices: women leading system change with gentle solutions’. We will have the privilege to speak with female entrepreneurs based in Switzerland, to hear their views on how women can use their unique voices to contribute innovative solutions in a world experiencing rapid environmental and ecological changes. 

Joining us to share their insights are:

• Nevena Nikolov, Couture Designer, founder and owner of ‘NEVENA Couture’
• Désirée Dosch, Managing Partner of ‘Alvicus AG’, an investment and advisory firm specialising in women-led startups
• Karin Lanz, the founder of ‘LANUR’, a groundbreaking circular cosmetics brand; she’s at the forefront of the circular economy movement

Join our expert-led discussion on "Awakening voices: a discussion on how entrepreneurial women in Switzerland can effect change".

This event is aimed exclusively at women who work in the private wealth sector.

Agenda

Date and location

Tuesday, 25 June 2024
6pm, followed by an apéro riche

PwC Experience Center, located at PwC Zurich Office, Birchstrasse 160, 8050 Zurich

Host

Lisa Cornwell

Partner, Private Clients & Family Offices - International, PwC Switzerland

+41 58 792 25 93

Guest speaker

Nevena Nikolov

Nevena Nikolova is the founder and owner of NEVENA COUTURE, a couture house recognised for its timeless elegant pieces, superb craftsmanship and unparalleled quality. Nevena’s creations serve the sole purpose of feminine power dressing, and her figure flattering styles are the embodiment of everyone’s right to express their best selves. The couturier is an avid advocate for meaningful sustainability in all its forms, and a TEDx and other relevant events’ speaker on the topic.

Désirée Dosch

Désirée Dosch is the Managing Partner of Alvicus AG, an investment and advisory firm specialising in women-led startups across Europe with a focus on sustainability and significant scaling potential through technology. Alvicus not only provides financial support but also facilitates the growth and scalability of startups. Additionally, Désirée holds several board positions, including one with a listed company. 

Karin Lanz

Karin Lanz, a seasoned presenter, actress and journalist, first gained prominence through her roles in influential TV formats, such as Big Brother Switzerland or her appearance in a James Bond feature. But beyond the spotlight, Karin’s entrepreneurial spirit shines. As the founder of LANUR, a groundbreaking circular cosmetics brand, she’s at the forefront of the circular economy movement. The impact beauty brand no excuses LANUR is the first one worldwide to develop Cradle to Cradle Certified® gold certified products exclusively, including all elements of packaging.