Foundation board

FOUNDATION BOARD

The foundation board at WWM is made up of committed individuals from different professional sectors. All foundation board members carry out their work with dedication and without remuneration.

Andrea Bartl-Hiller President, Board Member since 2026

Bachelor of Business Administration (IBA)

"My career has taken me from the international financial sector to the non-profit sector. Along the way, I've learned how important strong structures, clear decision-making and collaboration are if you really want to make a difference. The World Without Mines Foundation inspires me because it is making a real difference in people's lives - bringing security where it is lacking. This is where I want to contribute my experience and help turn commitment into lasting impact - where it matters most."

Carol Hofer-Oechsle Board Member since 2003

Local councillor

"After many years of experience in social areas, I would also like to work outside our borders for the protection and well-being of people. I would like to help ensure that children in current or former crisis areas have a chance to grow up at least physically unharmed/ in physical safety."

Thomas Fluri Board Member since 2015

Business economist

"A war usually ends at some point, but the explosive residues can prevent a society from leaving the past behind for a long time. By financing demining projects, World Without Mines gives affected people prospects for the future. As a business economist I support WoM especially in the area of finance."

Henriette Eppenberger Board Member since 2016

Professional curator

"I already knew WoM from my work in the Peace Policy Department of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. As part of this work, I have supervised demining projects in southern Africa. I experienced that demining is one of the prerequisites for a lasting peace. That is why I am now committed to World Without Mines as a member of the Board."

Reto Nigg Board Member since 2016

Head of Quality Assurance and Digitalisation SDC

"Landmines are a major obstacle for development in many regions of the world. Even generations that have not experienced the wars are affected by the problem. Landmines prevent the productive use of land and may, in the worst case, lead to loss of lives. Our foundation supports demining projects in affected areas that are not receiving much media attention and hence positively impacts the lives of the affected population. Together with World Without Mines I stand up for their protection."

Claudia Schwarzenbach Board Member since 2019

Co-Managing Director social services

"Peace and security are the foundations on which a country can develop. A stable peace requires work on reconstruction and reconciliation with the past and the elimination of explosive remnants of war. This is where Worl Without Mines comes in. As a member of the Foundation Board, I wish to support this work and thus make my contribution to peace, security and development."

Katharina Viana-Bachmann Board Member since 2025

Business owner

"I would like to actively promote peace. Demining is much more than just a technical task—it demonstrates a serious commitment to peace and is therefore an indispensable prerequisite for real, sustainable peace."

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