Ralph Hermann

Managing Director / Owner

At Heads since 2003. Previously Client Service Director at Jung von Matt, Head of Communications at Tamedia AG, and Marketing Manager at Warner Bros. Switzerland. Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education in Communications Management, Executive MBA from California State University East Bay.

Ralph Hermann is a lecturer for corporate communication as part of the Executive MBA program at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration (HWZ) and for strategic communication in SMEs as part of CAS Strategic Communication at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU).

“At Heads, I can offer clients the thing that I love the most and therefore the thing I am best at: working together with an excellent team to develop brands for discerning clients that have long-term effects both internally and externally and create genuine corporate value.”

Marco Simonetti

Design Director

At Heads since 2004. Previously Owner/Creative Director at Designagentur Walhalla, UX Director at Aseantic. Spatial and Product Designer at Komamako, Degree in Computer Science, further education in Art/Design and Product Design in London.

“Heads has a great deal of expertise in strategic matters, which is vital in order for me to carry out my creative work. I view every project as a challenge. The design and development of a project are my favorite aspects of what I do.”

Dominique Banschbach

Senior Brand Consultant

At Heads since 2018. Previously Projekt Manager and Senior Consultant at evoq communications AG. Long-standing managing experience with a major Munich media company in marketing (Head of Corporate Design and Communication division). Learned the tools of the trade in a Munich media agency. Language studies in Germany and Business and Management Bachelor at the University of Wales, Newport.

Galina Helbling

Brand Consultant

At Heads since 2017. Previously Strategic Planner at HEIMAT Berlin (working student), Marketing Manager at Axel Springer, and Marketing and Sales Manager at the start-ups laremia.com, parku.ch and mytaxi.ch. Bachelor’s degree in Marketing Communications with a focus on Brand Planning at the Design Akademie Berlin.

“Developing brands over the long term across all dimensions and helping to shape transformation processes are the things that motivate and inspire me every day. With their holistic brand management approach and their highly professional team, Heads doesn’t just offer clients a lot of brains but also a lot of heart.”

Selina Weder

Project management

Selina Weder has a talent for communication and organization and started at Heads in December 2018. After completing a commercial apprenticeship at Publicitas AG, she now supports our consulting team in project management.

“At Heads I felt comfortable from the very beginning due to the collegial interaction and the creative projects. Due to the professionalism of the employees, I can learn a lot here.”

Roman von Arx

Graphic technician

At Heads since 2014. Previously graphic technician and project manager at UBS, Heusser Communicates AG and Swissprinters Zollikofer AG. Training as a graphic technician; further training in project organization, software applications and media.

“At Heads, I can use my many years of professional experience in a targeted manner. For me, the interesting clients and the friendly working environment make Heads the ideal place to work.”

Lucas Hermannn

Office Management

Lucas Hermann started working for Heads in mid-2018. In addition to his law studies at the University of Zurich, he organizes the administration of the agency and supports the consulting team.

“Heads offers me the perfect complement to my studies. I work in a good team here, manage an administration that is trimmed for efficiency, can support the brand consultants in exciting projects and learn a lot of new things in the process”.

Vanessa Schütz

Junior Graphic Designer

Vanessa Schütz began her training as a graphic designer at Heads in mid-2016. From a pool of 70 applicants, she impressed the agency with a portfolio that allowed the viewer to truly experience her exceptional talents in the area of drawing and illustration. Her friendly demeanor and great deal of interest in all aspects of design make her an asset to the company.

“I feel at home working at Heads, and I really appreciate the friendly atmosphere and team spirit. Every one of us does their part to make the agency what it is.”

Marco Martoglio

Junior Graphic Designer

Marco Martoglio began his training as a graphic designer at Heads in mid-2016. Out of the pool of more than 70 applicants, Marco truly impressed the agency with his conceptual and design talents. In just a few months he became an integrated and highly valued member of the team.

“The best part about Heads is the open communication, working together closely with my colleagues, and also the creative environment that provides me with inspiration for my daily work.”

Martin Everts

Board of Directors

Martin P. Everts has been a member and Vice President of the Heads Board of Directors since 2014. He studied Economics at the University of St. Gallen and completed his doctorate at the University of Bern. As Chief Economist at Axpo Holding AG and former Heads client, he evaluates and advises the company from the most important perspective – the client’s perspective. With his strategic expertise and a keen sense for market trends, he is an important pillar for the agency’s management.

“For me, the team at Heads is not just made up of strategic thinkers and creatives – it is also a team of deft hands who truly care about their clients. This combination results in pragmatic solutions that are well thought out, goal oriented, and tailored to the client’s needs.”

Thomas A. Biland

Board of Directors

Thomas A. Biland has been an active and valuable Head of the Board of Directors for the agency since 2010. He completed his studies in Marketing at the University of St. Gallen (HSG) with a doctoral thesis on the role of administrative boards in strategic corporate management. He is the owner of the Dr. Thomas A. Biland Executive Search firm and the personnel consulting company da professionals. Thanks to his many years of experience in international management positions, his proven expertise in the area of executive searching, consulting and coaching, and his unique ability to gauge both people and trends, he serves as a prudent and proactive advisor and guide for Heads.

“What I appreciate most about Heads is their creative professionalism and the fact that Ralph Hermann’s team works to achieve excellent results every day with a great deal of passion and an understanding of the latest market trends, while at the same time keeping their feet firmly on the ground – values that I too share and which I am more than happy to support.”