Roy C. Hitchman AG, one of Switzerland’s leading executive search firms, is proud to announce that Isabelle Nüssli will join the team as a Partner in February 2025. With her extensive operational experience in change management and her years of expertise in international executive search, leadership coaching and performance enhancement, Isabelle brings valuable skills and perspectives to the company.

International Leadership Experience
Isabelle Nüssli has made a name for herself as a partner in an international executive search boutique. In this role, she specialized in filling top positions on boards of directors and executive committees and delivering tailored onboarding and coaching solutions for tech-based start-ups and scale-ups. Throughout her career, Isabelle has held significant leadership roles, including:
- Member of the Executive Committee of the CEO Chief Executives Organization (www.ceo.org) in Washington, D.C.
- Founder of Leverage YourSelf AG, which supports start-ups and scale-ups in building high-performance teams as well as in growth and scaling strategies.
- Board Member of Copernicus Wealth Management AG.
- (Former) Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of the Nüssli Group.
Author and Keynote Speaker
Isabelle Nüssli is the author of two Amazon #1 bestsellers:
- “BEYOND Corporate Governance” (2020), which provides deep insights into the hidden dynamics of leadership and change management.
- “Cockfighting” (2018), a groundbreaking book on improving collaboration between boards and executive teams.
Her books are highly regarded references in the fields of leadership and corporate strategy. As a keynote speaker, she inspires leaders on topics such as transformation and high-performance teams.
Isabelle holds master’s degrees in Business Administration, Business Law, and Change Management. She recently completed her dissertation on “Innovativeness and Leadership Competencies in Challenging Times.”
Upon joining Roy C. Hitchman Executive Search as a partner, Isabelle Nüssli commented:
“I am thrilled to join the distinguished team of entrepreneurs at Roy C. Hitchman AG. With my passion for people and my drive for excellence, I am committed to creating the perfect match between companies and top executives.”
Statement der bestehenden Partner zum Einstieg von Isabelle Nüssli:
“With Isabelle Nüssli, we are gaining another genuine entrepreneurial personality whose mindset, values, and experience align perfectly with our partners and knowledge partners. We are delighted that Isabelle has chosen to join us, and we are confident that her extensive and relevant experience across various industries will quickly create substantial value for our national and international clients,” said Roman Huber, Managing Partner of Roy C. Hitchman AG.
About the Company
Roy C. Hitchman AG, headquartered in Zurich’s Seefeld district, has been one of the most prestigious executive search firms in the industry since 1986, specializing in filling top leadership positions. As in previous years, Roy C. Hitchman AG has once again been recognized as one of the best staffing service providers. In the Executive Search category, the company was awarded the prestigious title of “Best Staffing Service Provider 2024” by Handelszeitung and Le Temps in collaboration with Statista, achieving the highest possible score (5 out of 5).
Isabelle Nüssli joins the partner team alongside Roman Huber, Sandro Rüegger, Dr. Alexander Zinser, and Arnold Marty.
For further Information:
Roman Huber, Managing Partner
Email: roman.huber@hitchman.ch
Phone: +41 79 352 95 84
Visit our website: www.roy-hitchman.ch