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ABOUT DR. ANNABELLA
Dr. Annabella Bassler is a prominent leader in the corporate world, currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer at Ringier AG since 2012. Her career at Ringier began in 2007, where she held various finance roles, eventually overseeing the company’s transformation in Romania from 2014 to 2021. Beyond Ringier, she is a respected board member of several organizations, contributing strategic insights. Annabella drives the digital transformation of the Ringier Group with a focus on strategy, M&A, and financial management. She also launched the EqualVoice initiative to elevate women's voices in media and promote gender equality, demonstrating her commitment to innovation and positive societal impact.
BE BOLD, BE BRAVE, BE YOU - BE AUTHENTIC
Dr. Annabella Bassler
DR. ANNABELLA IN A NUTSHELL
CFO
Ringier
area of expertise
Entertainment Media Switzerland 🇨🇭
companies Dr. Annabella has worked for
DR. ANNABELLA AS A LEADER
Annabella's leadership philosophy centers on continuous self-challenge and not comparing oneself to others. Success is about fulfilling personal aspirations and growth.
Leadership is not optional.
Great Leaders are the most important thing in a company.
The future of leadership is you.
When I think of a leader, I think of everyone.
SUCCESS IS PERSONAL AND INVOLVES CHALLENGING ONESELF CONTINUOUSLY.
Dr. Annabella Bassler
ANNABELLA ON WORK-LIFE BALANCE
Dr. Annabella Bassler navigates work-life balance by prioritizing and accepting that "imperfect is my new perfect." She focuses on making the world a better place, effective time management, and prioritizing tasks. Her approach includes being realistic about what can be achieved and ensuring time for personal well-being, which enables her to contribute more effectively to her work and community.
ANNABELLA ON AUTHENTICITY
Be bold, be brave, be you - be authentic. Authenticity is the cornerstone of effective leadership. It’s important to challenge yourself and not compare yourself to others. Everyone is successful in their own way.
CHALLENGES ARE OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH AND PROOF OF LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES.
Dr. Annabella on becoming a better leader
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