Anett Thomson

The Earth Foundation was founded in 2020 in Geneva, Switzerland, to inspire, educate, mentor, and empower students, schools, researchers, and young entrepreneurs with innovative ideas to tackle environmental challenges. In my current role, I lead The Earth Prize, a global environmental sustainability competition that has engaged nearly 10,000 students from over 2,000 schools in 154 countries over the past 3 years. I have built key communities, including the Mentors Program and Alumni Network, creating a vibrant ecosystem of over 500 members. Collaborating closely with the CEO, I help forge strategic partnerships to enhance our impact. I also drive strategic planning and execution, ensuring that we achieve our foundation’s goals, while overseeing operational processes.

Successfully led the strategic design and development of two foundation websites and a learning platform. Assisted in creating community engagement and marketing strategies to boost outreach. Coordinated online events, managing logistics and participant tracking. Provided administrative support to the senior leadership team.

Conducted thorough data analysis to prepare accurate valuation reports, translated sales data into concise reports, and assisted in electoral registrations by counting votes for the local council.

Entrepreneurial Scotland’s Saltire Scholar Programme invests in Scotland's human potential to find, fuel, and spark the next generation of Scottish business leaders. I was selected to work as a Student Research Assistant at the Estates Office at the University of Hong Kong. Following my internship, I became an ambassador for the Saltire Scholar Programme, actively promoting it at my university and conducting interviews for new candidates.

Conducted research on campus commercial operations to ensure regulatory compliance. Created detailed reports and presentations that distilled complex information for stakeholders. Developed digital content for the Estates Office website, significantly enhancing stakeholder engagement.

Assisted the UHNW team in reviewing client data, analyzing fund structures, and providing administrative support to client relationship managers, ensuring seamless operations.

Provided executive assistance to the CEO, managing meeting logistics and preparing presentations. I also played a key role in stakeholder communication, fostering collaboration with clients and suppliers through clear and effective correspondence.