Yascha is a Managing Partner at Gartner Consulting in Zurich, where he advises C-level executives of multinational companies on digital, AI and operating model transformation, with a focus on the life sciences, consumer goods, manufacturing and retail industries.

He holds a double-degree MSc in International Management from Rotterdam School of Management and CEMS, and a BSc in International Business from Maastricht University. He has lived and worked across Germany, the United States, the Netherlands and Singapore.

Away from work, you’ll most likely find him at a pool table, a comedy club or a concert, or planning the next family trip. He lives in Zurich with his wife, Sunisha, their young son and their dog, Charlie.

Sunisha is a Manager at Accenture in Zurich, where she leads transformation programs for clients, translating complex business needs into practical customer engagement solutions. Over more than eight years at Accenture, she’s worked across industries; starting in financial services, then moving into automotive and Swiss rail transportation.

What she enjoys most, though, is the people side of the work and collaborating with diverse teams. She is always eager to connect with new people and dive into a good discussion or debate on just about any topic. Having grown up across six different countries, Sunisha brings a deeply international background, and causes like female empowerment and U-GO’s mission are especially close to her heart.

She holds a Master’s in Business Innovation and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration, both from the University of St. Gallen (HSG). Outside of work, she’s a passionate cook, loves to travel, and enjoys tennis, backgammon and the occasional good book. But her proudest role is being a mom, raising her son in a world that’s changing faster than ever. Sunisha lives in Zurich with her husband, Yascha, their son and their dog, Charlie.

Mathilde believes that wealth carries both the opportunity and the responsibility to create meaningful and lasting positive change.

She is a Partner at Conduct AG, a Zurich-based independent wealth planning and trust advisory company, where she leads its philanthropic activities. Conduct's philosophy is rooted in the belief that a lasting legacy is defined not by wealth alone, but by the strength of the relationships we nurture, the values we share, and the impact we create.

With almost 20 years of experience in international trust and estate planning, Mathilde specializes in charitable foundations, philanthropic structures, and helping families align their wealth with their values. She also serves as an independent board member of a Swiss charitable foundation, bringing practical experience in philanthropic governance.

Through Conduct's longstanding partnership with U-GO, Mathilde actively supports its mission to empower young women through higher education, helping raise awareness and mobilize networks to help open doors to new opportunities and brighter futures.

David Holmdahl and Liv Pettersson are originally from Sweden and live in Switzerland with their two sons.

David has spent more than 15 years in international education. He is Global Sales President at Educatius Group and previously spent 13 years at EF Education First, helping young people access international education.

Liv is Senior Lead for Go-to-Market and Strategic Planning EMEA at On, the Swiss sportswear brand. Before joining On, she spent six years at EF, most recently as Director of Operations for EF Gap Year, an international education program that connects students with local non-profits, grassroots organizations and NGOs through community-based projects. During her studies in the United States, Liv also played collegiate tennis.

Together, they believe a university education should be open to anyone with the talent and drive to pursue it, whatever their background, and they support U-GO to help make that true for more young women.

Meri Koskela is an international business and technology leader with experience spanning financial services, fintech, and digital transformation. She is currently a Director at Valtech Switzerland, where she leads international teams and strategic client partnerships, focusing on driving business growth and helping organizations navigate technological change.

Originally from Finland, Meri  is now based in Switzerland. Outside of work, she enjoys travelling, exploring new cultures, and challenging herself through outdoor adventures, including long-distance trekking, such as climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

Meri is passionate about empowering women through education and helping them build fulfilling careers and independent lives.  As a member of U-GO's Swiss Regional Board, she looks forward to helping more young women access opportunities and realize their potential.

Patricia Horgan is a founding member of U-GO’s Global Board of Directors and serves as a member of U-GO’s Swiss Board. She is a lifelong banker who currently serves on the Goldman Sachs AG board as an independent Director. Patricia previously had led major business units at UBS, Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse, and was the founding Chairperson of Room to Read’s Switzerland Development Board. 

A native of New Jersey, Patricia holds both U.S. and Swiss citizenship and has resided in Zurich since the mid-1980s. 

Stefan is a Partner at Conduct, a Swiss-based wealth planning and trust firm. He works with entrepreneurs and families where business, ownership, wealth and family life meet. His perspective has been shaped by law, wealth planning, business leadership, and counselling. He also publishes and teaches on the art and science of wealth planning.

Having worked for many years with people who have considerable opportunities, Stefan is conscious that others, equally talented and motivated, may have very few. This is one of the reasons he values U-GO's work. He enjoys supporting U-GO through Conduct, connecting people and ideas, and helping turn opportunities into action that makes a real difference in people's lives.

Marcell is a Hungarian entrepreneur and investor based in Zürich. He studied mathematics and economics before completing an MBA, and his career has taken him through consulting, venture capital, and investing into entrepreneurship.

He is building companies across biotechnology, education, energy, and decarbonization, and currently leads business development at Rondo Energy. Alongside his own ventures, he supports his wife, Dorka, in developing her wellness and childcare brands, Aoyama Japanese Head Spa and Lumi House.

As a father of two, Marcell sees education as a foundation for independence and opportunity.

Dorka is an entrepreneur based in Zürich. Originally from Hungary, she moved abroad on a scholarship at 16 and later studied hospitality and management at Hotelschool The Hague and ESCP. Before becoming an entrepreneur, she built an international career that included roles at EPAM Systems and Microsoft Switzerland.

Today, she is building Aoyama Japanese Head Spa and Lumi House, bringing together wellbeing, hospitality, and community for modern families. A mother of two and an active women’s coach, she supports women navigating their careers, motherhood, and personal transitions.

Dorka’s connection to U-GO is rooted in her own experience of how a scholarship can transform a young woman’s future. She believes education creates confidence, independence, and opportunity, and is passionate about helping more young women gain the freedom to shape their own paths.