Rob Hartmans

Main areas of expertise.

• Developing and implementing strategies and concepts for purposeful and effective corporate communications and media relations
• Advising and supporting clients on communications and policy
• Sparring partner for communication managers and their teams in crises and change processes (turnarounds, restructurings, acquisitions)
• Trade association work and lobbying

Experience.

Before joining Hirzel.Neef.Schmid.Counselors, Rob Hartmans was an independent consultant for strategy, communication and policy, with offices in Zurich, Bern and Zug.

From 2006 to 2014 he was Head of Corporate Communications at Helsana and played a central role in the company’s work with trade associations. Before that, Rob Hartmans worked for Swiss Life (2001-2006, responsible for PR and media work in the Swiss market), as well as in various communications functions at Zurich Insurance (1996 to 2001, ultimately responsible for worldwide internal communications). Prior to his switch to corporate communications, he was a journalist and editor at various newspapers for ten years.

Rob Hartmans studied history and political science at the University of Zurich and has an Executive Master’s in general management from the University of St. Gallen.