

David Stauffacher
About
Dedicated and Experienced Executive
Dedicated and experienced executive with a comprehensive background in international business development, consulting, and change management. Proven success in leading organizations and projects, particularly in financially and diplomatically demanding contexts. Excellent skills in strategy development, negotiation, and networking, with a solid understanding of technical and legal frameworks. Goal-oriented, innovative, and diplomatically adept, with achievements in professionalizing structures and increasing company value. Strong in identifying and qualifying leads, building and maintaining sustainable relationships, and effectively communicating solutions. Excellent social and organizational skills that facilitate effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders and teams.
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cofounder
fulltime
Work Experience
Swiss-Thai Chamber of Commerce
2020-08 - 2023-09
Executive Director
Bangkok
fulltime
Led the organization and guided the board to professionalize the structure and processes. Managed business development and consulting for Swiss companies in Thailand. Provided compliance-related consulting for Swiss companies in Thailand. Coordinated with the Swiss Embassy and Swiss government agencies to promote bilateral economic relations. Built and consolidated a network of businesspeople and companies with ties to Switzerland. Conducted comprehensive financial planning and management to ensure financial stability and growth. Developed and implemented strategic plans for resource management and organizational goals. Supported free trade negotiations between EFTA and Thailand as the lead of the private sector. Expanded the range of services and benefits for members. Established the chamber as a central partner in Thailand in cooperation with Switzerland Global Enterprise.
Gilli Rechtsberatung GmbH
2023-10 - 2024-04
Geschäftsführer
Zürich
fulltime
Rehabilitation of the company on behalf of the ownership Legal project support within the parent company Claim and contract management in the infrastructure project AS2035 Contract management and negotiations (Post AG connection rail systems, international contracts for SECO projects) Commercial support on behalf of SBB AG
Embassy of Switzerland in Thailand
2019-04 - 2020-06
Scientific Collaborator
Bangkok
internship
Overhauled the embassy's contact database by thoroughly reviewing and updating it to optimize the efficiency and accuracy of the stored information. Data migration to a new software called Absidion, including planning, execution, ensuring data integrity, and training of personnel. Daily data management by administering, maintaining, and updating the contact database to ensure high data quality and security. Supported the embassy's political and economic department in daily operations through research and analysis of relevant information, preparation of reports, and coordination of events and meetings. Enhanceing Bilateral Relations with political and private sector stakeholders Writing reports and analyses on political, economic, social developments, and human rights in Thailand and ASEAN for the headquarters in Bern. Preparing presentations and briefings for the Ambassador and Deputy Head of Mission. Representing the embassy at events, diplomatic briefings, conferences, and the Cobra Gold military exercise 2020. Assisting in organizing the visit of the State Secretary of the FDFA at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting 2019 in Bangkok. Organizing diplomatic briefings and networking events at the embassy. Managing the embassy's Small Actions Fund to support NGOs and human rights activists. Managing the embassy's social media accounts, including strategic planning and content creation.