
Marianne Aerni

Introducing Marianne
Through her work at The Zone, Marianne harnesses the power of collective intelligence to transform organizational culture. With a remarkable journey spanning Bern, Zurich, Berlin, Stockholm, New York, and Lisbon, she brings a truly global perspective to cultural transformation and team development.
With a career spanning public relations consulting in Switzerland to pioneering design innovation at Fjord Evolution and Google's 30 Weeks incubator program in New York, Marianne’s diverse background enables her to bridge the worlds of design thinking, organizational development, and sustainable innovation in uniquely powerful ways.
At the heart of Marianne's approach lies a deep belief in human potential and authentic connection. She is passionate about partnering with organizations and leaders who strive to create positive impact through their work, and helping teams embrace sustainability, self-reflection, and value-driven decision-making. Her facilitation style combines sharp insight about team dynamics with a structured approach to problem-solving, making complex challenges manageable while keeping human connections at the centre.
Get to know Marianne
- Languages: English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish (and can charm her way through a conversation in Swedish)
- Location: Lisbon, Portugal
- Availability: EU, UK