Co-Managing Director /
Project management & inspiration expert
Dr. oec. HSG, Master in Social Sciences at the University of Cambridge
Kathrin's' Focal points:
- Employee survey
- Methodical competence
- Consulting
Selected publications:
- Empowering employees: strengthening everyone's entrepreneurial spirit! - Penso
- How to successfully integrate purpose as a competitive factor - KMU Magazin
- A broader understanding of work is needed - HR Performance
About Kathrin Neumüller
Her first contact with Switzerland dates back to 2009: immediately after graduating from high school, Kathrin received a scholarship from the zis Foundation and spent several weeks with mountain farmers in Graubünden. There, the native Bavarian devoted herself to her great passion - the language and its importance for culture - and researched Romansh. Her encounters with the people and her experiences in the mountains left a lasting impression on her and were among the reasons why she moved back to Switzerland permanently eight years later.
After studying at the Universities of St. Andrews and Cambridge, Kathrin completed her doctorate in economics at the University of St. Gallen. She gained international work experience at the United Nations in Cuba and the Bahamas as well as in strategy consulting.
Kathrin has been with ValueQuest since May 2023 - initially as a project manager for employee surveys and now as Co-Managing Director with responsibility for business development and marketing. In addition to her work at ValueQuest, Kathrin is a university lecturer in the MBA program at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), where she teaches strategic marketing management and corporate management. It is important to her to build bridges between science and practice, so that research results can be applied in practice for companies.
In her private life, she is inspired by many things: jogging through the Zurich Oberland, long hikes on the Way of St. James or discovering new cultures and cuisines. For her, good food means quality of life - especially Spanish Pata Negra ham and a glass of Ribera del Duero. She also lives her passion for writing outside of work: with publications on topics such as decent workplaces, employee inspiration or the role of AI in HR.
She is an invited keynote speaker and author of specialist books, including for the Springer publishing housethe SME magazine and Penso.
Would you like to find out more about Kathrin? Then take a look at her employee spotlight.
Kathrin's favorite recipe: Pan con Tomate
At ValueQuest, we don't believe in run-of-the-mill feedback solutions. Every organization is different. That's why we develop surveys that are tailored to your specific requirements - whether you are an SME or a large corporation. Good collaboration and inspiration don't just happen at your desk, but sometimes also over lunch or dinner. That's why we not only share our expertise here, but also our favorite recipes from the ValueQuest team.
This is how it's done
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Cut the bread into slices approx. 1 cm thick and toast lightly on the grill or in a pan until golden brown and crispy.
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Cut the peeled garlic clove in half and grate the clove over the warm bread. Only lightly - it should be aromatic, not spicy. Tip: Roughen the bread slightly with a knife beforehand so that the garlic and later the tomato adhere better and release their aroma more intensely.
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Cut the ripe tomatoes in half and rub the cut surface directly over the bread with a vegetable grater until the flesh has been absorbed and only the skin remains (discard this).
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Drizzle generously with high-quality (Spanish) olive oil and sprinkle with a little sea salt.
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Use Jamón Ibérico or Manchego cut into triangles as a garnish or topping. Manchego is a Spanish sheep's milk cheese from the La Mancha region - the same area where Don Quixote comes from.
¡Buen provecho!
Were we able to convince you with our recipes? Then please get in touch!
We look forward to your inquiry.
"I chose Pan con Tomate with Jamón Ibérico and Manchego because this simple but aromatic dish embodies the taste of the south for me. I love the combination of fresh, sun-ripened tomatoes, good olive oil and a piece of Jamón Ibérico - it reminds me of my year abroad at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, which I was able to complete with a merit scholarship from the German National Academic Foundation. At the same time, the recipe fits my lifestyle: conscious, uncomplicated and enjoyable. I appreciate high-quality ingredients when I go hiking or simply want to eat something authentic and good. Pan con Tomate stands for what is important to me - honesty, quality and joie de vivre."
Ingredients
Appetizer for 1 portion
- 4 slices of rustic bread (e.g. farmhouse bread or sourdough bread)
- 2-3 ripe organic tomatoes
- 1 garlic clove
- 3 tablespoons of high-quality olive oil from Spain
- Sea salt or fleur de sel
Supplement (optional)
- Jamón Ibérico or Manchego
My last blog posts
Structured feedback that matters: Zurich speaks at the Swiss Broker Panel
April 27, 2026
Reading time: 6 min
How important is structured feedback for insurers—and how is it used effectively? In this interview, Tiziana Manfioletti, Business Development Advisor for Brokers at Zurich, explains how Zurich’s Broker Panel Switzerland is utilized. She highlights the improvements resulting from the feedback and how brokers can help shape the partnership through their participation.
Swiss Pension Fund Study 2026: What Pension Fund Advisors Need to Know About the Second Pillar
April 22, 2026
Reading time: 5 min
Occupational pension plans, also known as the second pillar or pension funds, are a key component of retirement planning in Switzerland. But how well do pension fund members understand their own pension plan?
Customer Satisfaction: The Most Important Questions and Answers
April 16, 2026
Reading time: 4 min
Customer satisfaction is the key to sustainable business success. It fosters customer loyalty, strengthens your reputation, and provides a decisive competitive advantage. But how can you measure customer satisfaction? Which methods and tools actually get the job done? And how do you find the right provider in Switzerland? This article answers the most important questions about customer satisfaction surveys and shows how you can use valuable feedback to develop concrete measures to increase your customer satisfaction.
Insurance Brokers – Switzerland's Largest Insurance Study
March 30, 2026
Reading time: 8 min
Insurance brokers are playing an increasingly important role in the Swiss insurance market. More and more companies are turning to independent advisors for help with complex insurance issues. At the same time, the demands placed on insurers and brokers are growing.
