A shared passion and approach

Nelli has been working in the world of communication and marketing since 2005. This professional direction was already apparent during her studies of journalism, communication sciences and French linguistics: Money had to be earned during her studies, so Nelli’s agency career started as a working student at ECC Kohtes Klewes (later PLEON, now Ketchum) during her undergraduate studies.

After her studies, seven years followed in renowned international agencies such as PLEON (today Ketchum) or Trimedia (today Grayling), where Nelli progressed through all stages from junior consultant to director. During this time, she looked after both national and international clients from the beauty, travel and entertainment sectors, in brand communication as well as corporate communications.

True to the motto, nothing ventured, nothing gained, she moved to the corporate side at IBM Schweiz AG in 2010. For almost 10 years, she held various positions in the areas of brand management, marketing, communications and events. She also discovered her enthusiasm for user-centred approaches such as design thinking and UX design. Since then, she has been the voice of the users in all projects and always has their needs in mind. It’s no wonder that she has now landed at Kontx – because Kontx stands for communication that focuses on people.

In her free time, Nelli can usually be found outside – jogging, cross-country skiing, skiing or gardening. Sometimes alone, sometimes with her husband and sons. She has a passion for home baked bread and finds it very strange when bought bread doesn’t go off even after weeks.

Daniel has been passionate about writing and exploring new areas of knowledge ever since primary school. It is almost impossible to find a topic that does not spark his interest in some way.

In search of a career that would satisfy his curiosity, he took his first steps into journalism after graduating from secondary school. At the «20 Minuten» newsroom, he closely questioned Swiss national politicians. During this time, he learned how to write concisely, communicate complex topics clearly and never lose sight of the overall storyline.

Having caught the politics and media bug, Daniel began studying Political Science and Communication Science at the University of Zurich in 2024. He joined the Kontx team in June 2026, where he drives the company’s own marketing activities forward and supports client projects.

When he is not attending lectures, preparing for exams from the comfort of his sofa at home — studying in the library is not really his thing — or typing away at the Kontx office, you might find Daniel swimming in the river Aare, at the bouldering gym or working on a project in his sewing and crafts corner.

Sebastian is a consultant for corporate transformation and communication for national and international companies with over 15 years of experience.

His consultancy specialises in the financial sector, media and industry.
He is also a lecturer in digital transformation and corporate communication at the Chur University of Applied Sciences. Sebastian holds an MBA with a focus on Strategy and Organisational Behaviour from Warwick Business School, a CAS Change and Innovation, University of St. Gallen, and an M.A. in Communication Science from TU and FU Berlin.

Sebastian moderates and produces the change and communication podcast “Kaffee mit…”, in which interesting people from business and science have their say, with just as much passion as he has for his professional work as a consultant. He also sits behind the drum set with various bands and orchestras, travels the world with his family or brews beer for the next party with friends.

Petra Bernhardt is a marketing and social media expert with nearly 30 years of experience in corporate communications. She is passionate about combining communication and marketing content with social media, whether through it through C-level engagement, corporate influencer programmes or the integration of external influencers.

Her passion for networking and connecting people stems from a deep conviction and her knowledge that this gives rise to new ideas and collaborations that can bring about real change.

Through her many years of experience working with medium-sized businesses and large corporations, including an international IT company and Zurich Insurance, Petra brings strategic expertise in B2B marketing, social media and social selling and the development of content strategies.

As a sideline, Petra offers customised consulting and training for social media strategies as well as corporate influencer programmes for LinkedIn. Her approach is unique: she adapts the programmes individually to the respective industry and target groups in order to achieve maximum effect. With a clear focus on personal branding, she ensures that participants are actively involved from the outset and can shape their positioning authentically and effectively.

In her free time, Petra recharges her batteries and finds inspiration when travelling with her husband – be it in their camper van in Europe or on long-distance and city trips. There she soaks up new cultures and architecture with great enthusiasm.

No one masters bold, creative concepts quite like Peter. But he’s far more than a visionary. Trained in visual merchandising and with a background in retail, he understands the critical eye of customers and knows exactly what resonates in the moment. That’s why he not only crafts big creative ideas across all communication channels and media formats but also translates them into feasible, cost-effective solutions with precision and flair.

This rare combination of imagination and practicality has led to many compelling campaigns over the years, making Peter an invaluable asset to Kontx. He brings decades of experience in developing creative campaigns, commercials, corporate designs, digital media, and all types of print products. His role frequently includes leading and coordinating freelancers, photographers, and film productions. He’s also deeply involved in production processes with partners such as printers, artwork specialists, exhibition builders, and model makers.

Peter stages trade fair booths, retail spaces, and exhibitions with a keen eye for detail bringing brands, products, and services to life. As Creative Director at Kontx, he focuses on developing and executing brand campaigns, awareness initiatives, and educational communications. From initial creative ideas to visual concepts, messaging, and final production, Peter covers it all.

For him, the status quo is never an option. He works at the cutting edge of emerging technologies and has successfully integrated the creative potential of AI into client projects time and again.

A graduate in Communication Design from the University of Applied Sciences Darmstadt, Peter earned his stripes at leading agencies such as McCann-Erickson, JWT, Ogilvy, and Saatchi & Saatchi. He later served as Managing Director and Creative Director at agencies including Alexander-Demuth, Citigate-Demuth, and SEA PR. His favorite campaigns include the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Malaysia, Deutsche Bank campaigns in New York, London, and Barcelona, work for American Express in London, as well as TV spots for Jacobs Coffee (shot in Antigua, Caribbean) and Bahlsen (produced in Hollywood studios, Los Angeles).

A passionate sailor, Peter dedicates his free time to his family and their countryside home, where he enjoys hands-on projects and supports his wife and daughters in their Collie breeding.