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About GSL

Learn more about Global Swiss Learning​
About the brand

What do we
stand for?

Our vision

We believe there are no borders in education. And to promote transformation, knowledge needs to be shared. That’s why we are the enablers between Swiss education, companies, and people around the world who want to build and advance their businesses and careers.

Our Mission

Globalize Swiss vocational courses

Our Values

We believe education is more than a tool: it is a way to empower life. We believe in empowered careers because, above all, we believe in people’s potential to transform their lives and the world.

We believe in equal opportunities through premier vocational education.

Meet the team

We are an international team, with diverse backgrounds, from all over the world, who transform education into lifelong changes. We have skin in the game, because we believe in our mission to bring Swiss vocational courses to the world.

Samuel Notz​

Samuel Notz​

CEO and Founder​

After 30 years in the Swiss banking industry and with his own Consulting Company in China and Brazil, Samuel was looking to put his energy into something more meaningful. Democratize education became the project of his heart. This is how Global Swiss Learning was born.

Dr. Peter Weibel​

Dr. Peter Weibel​

Board of Directors President​

Peter studied business administration at the University of Zürich and worked for many years in management positions, including as CEO of PwC and as a member of the Board of Directors of Credit Suisse Group. Peter Weibel has been professionally committed to education, and has shaped the development of various foundations.

Adrian Ort
Asia Management

Adrian Ort

Based in Hong Kong, Adrian is a hospitality professional with over 40 years of experience on three different continents. He has worked for renowned international companies such as The Peninsula Group, Rezidor Hospitality, and Cathay Pacific Airways. For the past seven years, Adrian has worked for the Vocational Training Council in Hong Kong at the director level.

Alina Dumea
Central Asia/ Eastern Europe Management

Alina Dumea

Brigitte Hänggi​
Head Instructional Design​

Brigitte Hänggi​

Brigitte is an experienced e-learning and learning design specialist with expertise in digital education, knowledge management, and professional training. She holds an MBA and has led learning initiatives across corporate, academic, international and Swiss organizations.

Brigitte Weber​
Customer Success Lead

Brigitte Weber​

Following her commercial training in Switzerland and a bachelor's degree in business administration at Washington University, Brigitte worked for 12 years in the Asia-Pacific region as an international trainer and has extensive experience in training sales teams on site. At GSL she bridges the gap between our sales, Swiss schools and our local teams on the ground.

Brittany Rodriguez
Instructional Designer

Brittany Rodriguez

Brittany holds an MA from the University of Zurich and has more than 10 years of experience in Swiss higher education across research, administration, and content quality management. She develops engaging multimedia learning experiences that promote accessible, inclusive, and lifelong learning.

Cayla Casares
Sr. Marketing Associate

Cayla Casares

Cayla is a marketing and communications professional with expertise in brand strategy, content creation, and digital engagement. She holds an MFA from the University of Zurich, and leads marketing initiatives to share the impact of Swiss vocational education with audiences around the world

Dr. Alexandra Oliva
Partner academy lead | SR. INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER​

Dr. Alexandra Oliva

Fluent in English, German, Italian, and Spanish, Alexandra brings an international perspective to learning and development. She is an expert in instructional design, educational technology, and learner motivation, and holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Technology from the University of Florida.

Dr. Barbara Fontanellaz​
Board of Directors

Dr. Barbara Fontanellaz​

General Director of the Swiss Federal University for Vocational Education SFUVET since 2020. Having obtained her PhD from the University of Zurich, she was Head of the Department of Social Work of the University of Applied Sciences of St. Gallen until 2020.

Janise Chow​
Asia Management​

Janise Chow​

Jeannette Ippolito
Accountant/Controller

Jeannette Ippolito

Jeannette has extensive experience in financial management, controlling, and human resources administration. Throughout her career, she has successfully managed accounting operations for multiple companies, led ERP system implementations, and optimized financial processes.

Karim Federizzi​
Local Representative Brazil​

Karim Federizzi​

12 years experience in international business and events in Hong Kong and Italy, plus 5 years in Brazilian banking sector. MBA from Plymouth University, England. For Karim, a multicultural international education is the best way to learn and evolve.

Laurent Rossier
Director Social Sector Partnerships & Business Development

Laurent Rossier

Laurent brings extensive international experience across finance, entrepreneurship, and education. He leads GSL's social sector initiatives, partnering with NGOs to expand access to vocational training worldwide.

Markus Marti
Restaurant Service Expert

Markus Marti

Markus is a hospitality and vocational education expert specializing in restaurant service, food and beverage operations, and professional training. He spent more than seven years as Director of Food & Beverage at Zurich's renowned Widder Hotel and has over 12 years of teaching experience.

Michele Corbi
Central Asia/ Eastern Europe Management

Michele Corbi

Michele is an international business and legal professional with over 10 years of experience in corporate advisory, business development, and global expansion. He supports strategic growth initiatives across Europe and Central Asia to bring Swiss-quality vocational education to new markets.

Mohit Malhotra
Head of Sales

Mohit Malhotra

Mohit is a hospitality professional with over 35 years of international experience in culinary arts, food and beverage operations, and people development. At GSL, he works with industry leaders, educators, and governments to expand access to world-class Swiss vocational training worldwide.

Olivier Gremaud
Board of Directors

Olivier Gremaud

Olivier is an accomplished finance executive and entrepreneur with extensive leadership experience in accounting, controlling, corporate finance, and business transformation. He contributes strategic, financial, and governance expertise to support continued international growth and innovation.

Patrick Diethelm​
Head Culinary Excellence

Patrick Diethelm​

Master chef, international hospitality and culinary educator, mentor and global industry networker. For Patrick, GSL is an affair of the heart and reflects his love, passion and dedication for culinary education, professional craftsmanship, and Swissness.

Raluca Zaharia
Head of Product Management

Raluca Zaharia

Raluca is a product and technology leader with over 20 years of experience in software development, enterprise SaaS, AI, and digital platforms. At GSL, she drives the development of innovative learning solutions that combine technology, business strategy, and user-centered design.

Thomas Michel
Board of Directors

Thomas Michel

Thomas's career boasts notable achievements. He founded TM Beratungen GmbH and served as COO at a prominent Swiss family office. As co-founder of Michel, Cortesi & Asset Management AG, he chaired the Board of Directors. Previously, he excelled as a Portfolio Manager at Swiss Re. Thomas holds a Lic. oec. publ. degree from the University of Zurich and certifications in financial analysis.

Urs Meichtry
Master Trainer Bakery, Pastry and Confectionery

Urs Meichtry

As a multiple Gold Medal winner in culinary and pastry competitions, Urs is a distinguished professional with extensive international experience. For more than 11 years, he led the pastry and confectionery department at the Richemont Centre of Excellence.

Dr. Peter Weibel​

Dr. Peter Weibel​

Board of Directors President​
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Peter studied business administration at the University of Zürich and worked for many years in management positions, including as CEO of PwC and as a member of the Board of Directors of Credit Suisse Group. Peter Weibel has been professionally committed to education, and has shaped the development of various foundations.

Samuel Notz​

Samuel Notz​

CEO and Founder​
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After 30 years in the Swiss banking industry and with his own Consulting Company in China and Brazil, Samuel was looking to put his energy into something more meaningful. Democratize education became the project of his heart. This is how Global Swiss Learning was born.

Adrian Ort

Adrian Ort

Asia Management
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Based in Hong Kong, Adrian is a hospitality professional with over 40 years of experience on three different continents. He has worked for renowned international companies such as The Peninsula Group, Rezidor Hospitality, and Cathay Pacific Airways. For the past seven years, Adrian has worked for the Vocational Training Council in Hong Kong at the director level.

Alina Dumea

Alina Dumea

Central Asia/ Eastern Europe Management
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Brigitte Hänggi​

Brigitte Hänggi​

Head Instructional Design​
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Brigitte is an experienced e-learning and learning design specialist with expertise in digital education, knowledge management, and professional training. She holds an MBA and has led learning initiatives across corporate, academic, international and Swiss organizations.

Brigitte Weber​

Brigitte Weber​

Customer Success Lead
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Following her commercial training in Switzerland and a bachelor's degree in business administration at Washington University, Brigitte worked for 12 years in the Asia-Pacific region as an international trainer and has extensive experience in training sales teams on site. At GSL she bridges the gap between our sales, Swiss schools and our local teams on the ground.

Brittany Rodriguez

Brittany Rodriguez

Instructional Designer
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Brittany holds an MA from the University of Zurich and has more than 10 years of experience in Swiss higher education across research, administration, and content quality management. She develops engaging multimedia learning experiences that promote accessible, inclusive, and lifelong learning.

Cayla Casares

Cayla Casares

Sr. Marketing Associate
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Cayla is a marketing and communications professional with expertise in brand strategy, content creation, and digital engagement. She holds an MFA from the University of Zurich, and leads marketing initiatives to share the impact of Swiss vocational education with audiences around the world

Dr. Alexandra Oliva

Dr. Alexandra Oliva

Partner academy lead | SR. INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER​
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Fluent in English, German, Italian, and Spanish, Alexandra brings an international perspective to learning and development. She is an expert in instructional design, educational technology, and learner motivation, and holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Technology from the University of Florida.

Dr. Barbara Fontanellaz​

Dr. Barbara Fontanellaz​

Board of Directors
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General Director of the Swiss Federal University for Vocational Education SFUVET since 2020. Having obtained her PhD from the University of Zurich, she was Head of the Department of Social Work of the University of Applied Sciences of St. Gallen until 2020.

Janise Chow​

Janise Chow​

Asia Management​
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Jeannette Ippolito

Jeannette Ippolito

Accountant/Controller
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Jeannette has extensive experience in financial management, controlling, and human resources administration. Throughout her career, she has successfully managed accounting operations for multiple companies, led ERP system implementations, and optimized financial processes.

Karim Federizzi​

Karim Federizzi​

Local Representative Brazil​
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12 years experience in international business and events in Hong Kong and Italy, plus 5 years in Brazilian banking sector. MBA from Plymouth University, England. For Karim, a multicultural international education is the best way to learn and evolve.

Laurent Rossier

Laurent Rossier

Director Social Sector Partnerships & Business Development
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Laurent brings extensive international experience across finance, entrepreneurship, and education. He leads GSL's social sector initiatives, partnering with NGOs to expand access to vocational training worldwide.

Markus Marti

Markus Marti

Restaurant Service Expert
+ Tap to see the bio

Markus is a hospitality and vocational education expert specializing in restaurant service, food and beverage operations, and professional training. He spent more than seven years as Director of Food & Beverage at Zurich's renowned Widder Hotel and has over 12 years of teaching experience.

Michele Corbi

Michele Corbi

Central Asia/ Eastern Europe Management
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Michele is an international business and legal professional with over 10 years of experience in corporate advisory, business development, and global expansion. He supports strategic growth initiatives across Europe and Central Asia to bring Swiss-quality vocational education to new markets.

Mohit Malhotra

Mohit Malhotra

Head of Sales
+ Tap to see the bio

Mohit is a hospitality professional with over 35 years of international experience in culinary arts, food and beverage operations, and people development. At GSL, he works with industry leaders, educators, and governments to expand access to world-class Swiss vocational training worldwide.

Olivier Gremaud

Olivier Gremaud

Board of Directors
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Olivier is an accomplished finance executive and entrepreneur with extensive leadership experience in accounting, controlling, corporate finance, and business transformation. He contributes strategic, financial, and governance expertise to support continued international growth and innovation.

Patrick Diethelm​

Patrick Diethelm​

Head Culinary Excellence
+ Tap to see the bio

Master chef, international hospitality and culinary educator, mentor and global industry networker. For Patrick, GSL is an affair of the heart and reflects his love, passion and dedication for culinary education, professional craftsmanship, and Swissness.

Raluca Zaharia

Raluca Zaharia

Head of Product Management
+ Tap to see the bio

Raluca is a product and technology leader with over 20 years of experience in software development, enterprise SaaS, AI, and digital platforms. At GSL, she drives the development of innovative learning solutions that combine technology, business strategy, and user-centered design.

Thomas Michel

Thomas Michel

Board of Directors
+ Tap to see the bio

Thomas's career boasts notable achievements. He founded TM Beratungen GmbH and served as COO at a prominent Swiss family office. As co-founder of Michel, Cortesi & Asset Management AG, he chaired the Board of Directors. Previously, he excelled as a Portfolio Manager at Swiss Re. Thomas holds a Lic. oec. publ. degree from the University of Zurich and certifications in financial analysis.

Urs Meichtry

Urs Meichtry

Master Trainer Bakery, Pastry and Confectionery
+ Tap to see the bio

As a multiple Gold Medal winner in culinary and pastry competitions, Urs is a distinguished professional with extensive international experience. For more than 11 years, he led the pastry and confectionery department at the Richemont Centre of Excellence.

How do we
make it happen?

1

We build a strong foundation


We have partnerships with Swiss educational institutions and hold the right to distribute their courses content and brands internationally. ​

We produce digital courses based on the most advanced pedagogical concepts and didactics.

We select and build up local markets by implementing the ideal strategy.

2

We create
and maintain content


We digitize our course content in collaboration with our Swiss partners, using renowned tools and platforms.

We run the entire operational process from start to finish​.

We ensure that teachers and instructors in local countries are properly trained to meet quality standards.

3

We market to reach a wide audience


We do local and global marketing, with the endorsement of our Swiss partner institutions, to attract local and global customers.

We help create a higher brand value for local schools and companies through the quality of our content and our Swiss partner institutions’ brand recognition.​

A word from Our CEO

Everybody should have access to education; it shouldn't be a luxury good.


The world has this tendency to democratize luxuries one by one. We believe that education is next, thanks to digitization, and we will accelerate it.

Learn more about our CEO Samuel Notz →