With extensive experience as a senior leader, board member and executive search professional, Isabelle Nüssli’s background spans international leadership, corporate governance, and succession planning. Isabelle was Chairperson of Nussli Group, Switzerland as well as co-founder and chairperson of the Responsible Leadership Institute. A long-time leadership coach for board & C-level and tech-based start-ups & scale-ups, Isabelle helps recruit the right talent, build a high-performance team, and navigate change and transformation. She serves on boards, such as a financial institution and the Chief Executives Organization.

Isabelle is a two-time bestselling book author, focusing on the relationship between board and management and on the human element in Corporate Governance.

Isabelle earned an MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, an executive master of European and international business law from the University of St. Gallen, and an executive master in change from INSEAD. In late 2024, she successfully defended her dissertation at the University of Zurich, focusing on innovation and leadership competencies in challenging times.