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
Shame in the Workplace: Why We Don't Say What Actually Needs to Be Said
June 4, 2026
Reading time: 4 min
Giving and receiving feedback is one of the most fundamental aspects of modern professional life. But why do we so often find it difficult to offer honest feedback?
Customer Survey in Switzerland: Questionnaire, Sample Questions, and Sample Questionnaire
May 27, 2026
Reading time: 6 min
Customer Survey in Switzerland: Use our sample questions and questionnaire template to create an effective questionnaire for your customer survey or poll.
Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS): Guide and Checklist
May 10, 2026
Reading time: 17 min
The Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) is a simple and effective tool for measuring employee loyalty and retention. We explain what the eNPS is, how it works, and how you can interpret the results.
Insurance Brokers in Switzerland: What Our Industry Study Really Reveals About the Insurance Market
May 4, 2026
Reading time: 7 min
The insurance market in Switzerland is undergoing a transformation. Insurers are becoming more selective, processes are becoming more standardized, and pressure on insurance brokers is mounting. At the same time, data-driven market studies such as the Broker Panel Switzerland are becoming increasingly important.
