Noble Manhattan Switzerland

Empowering leaders, individuals, and organizations through world-class coaching and leadership development programs. Passionate about fostering growth, unlocking potential, and driving meaningful change in the professional and personal landscape. 

Our key offerings include:

- Advanced Applied Coaching Skills for Female Leaders: A transformative leadership program tailored for women.
- Corporate Coaching Programs: Designed to enhance team performance, resilience, and communication.
- Professional Coach Training: Accredited programs to develop certified and impactful coaches.
- Child & Adolescent Coaching: Supporting young people in building confidence, resilience, and life skills.
Life Coaching Programs for Non-Coaching Professionals: Helping individuals master personal growth and effective decision-making.
- Tailored Leadership Workshops: Customized solutions to address unique business challenges.

Co-Managing Director, Master Distributor

NoGap

Women face unique challenges when it comes to negotiating. With over 20 years of experience in commercial roles across diverse industries, I bring a wealth of knowledge to support women in navigating the challenges of the workplace. 

I specialize in advising women on negotiation techniques and strategies, helping them to achieve their career goals and manage difficult conversations with confidence. In particular, I provide personalized coaching and guidance to women on negotiating effectively in the workplace, including salary, promotions, and job offers.

Salary Negotiation to Women in Business, Career Strategist, Lecturer

Chili Pink

Chili Pink is a digital boutique dedicated to spicing up online social selling and personal branding on LinkedIn™. With a spicy mix of innovation, creativity, and expert insights, I empower professionals and businesses to stand out on LinkedIn™. My mission is to spice up your LinkedIn™ game through personal branding, content strategy, profile optimization, lead generation, and comprehensive social selling training solutions and workshops.

Chief Spice Officer

hVIVO

After leading the turnaround and successful sale of CRS Clinical Research to hVIVO Group, I joined hVIVO to take on group-wide commercial leadership responsibilities.

Appointed to lead the commercial strategy across hVIVO Group’s six specialized brands:

hVIVO – Human challenge trials for infectious and respiratory diseases
Venn Life Sciences – Drug development and regulatory consulting
CRS Clinical Research Services – Early-phase and special population trials
hLAB – Biomarker, virology, and immunology laboratory services
FluCamp – Volunteer recruitment and screening for clinical studies
CryoStore – Biostorage solutions and clinical trial logistics

My focus has been on aligning commercial efforts, unlocking cross-brand synergies, and delivering integrated, end-to-end solutions across the clinical development spectrum — from first-in-human studies through to regulatory success.

I also served as Integration Lead for CRS, embedding the organization within the broader hVIVO Group to ensure strategic alignment, operational cohesion, and shared growth.

Working closely with biotech and pharma clients, my goal has been to position hVIVO Group as a high-impact, science-led partner that accelerates development timelines while safeguarding quality and patient safety.

Chief Commercial Officer

CRS Clinical Research Services

As Chief Commercial Officer of CRS Clinical Research Services, a leading full-service CRO specializing in early-phase and special population trials, I spearheaded global commercial strategy and business development efforts that directly contributed to the company’s acquisition by hVIVO plc (London Stock Exchange: HVO).

Leading a cross-functional international team across Business Development, Inside Sales, and Marketing, I drove revenue growth, expanded key client partnerships, and positioned CRS as a strategic asset—culminating in its successful acquisition. The transaction validated CRS’s leadership in Phase I FIM and complex patient populations, while enabling hVIVO to enhance its European footprint and early-stage clinical trial capabilities.

This milestone underscored our ability to deliver scalable value, accelerate market expansion, and attract strategic investment—further solidifying CRS’s legacy in the CRO space.

Chief Commercial Officer & Chief DEI Officer

Stepping into the role of Chief Commercial Officer at CRS Clinical Research Services, a leading Contract Research Organization (CRO) renowned for its 40-year expertise in early-phase clinical trials my mandate is focused on shaping the company’s strategic direction and fostering growth across the global markets. 

As a member of the newly formed CRS management team, I lead a multifaceted international team dedicated to Business Development, Inside Sales, BD Support, and Marketing & Communications.

Labcorp Drug Development

As a Sales Leader at Labcorp, I oversaw the southern Europe biotech sales for the Central Laboratory division. My primary goal was to drive growth and success in the biotech space in Italy, Spain, Portugal, and France. As a Senior Director of Strategic Accounts, I worked as an individual contributor, responsible for developing and executing global commercial strategies for one of our key pharma partners in both Europe and the US. I focused on implementing retention and growth initiatives, driving continuous process improvement, and identifying new opportunities to create mutual value for both partners.

Director of Sales & Senior Director of Strategic Accounts

Sales leader of Labcorp's Central Laboratory European biotech sales team, responsible for driving growth and success in the biotech space. I bring extensive experience in sales and management to the role, leveraging my skills to develop and execute effective strategies that deliver results. My passion for biotech and healthcare drives my commitment to delivering our clients the highest level of service and support. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, I'm proud to lead a team that is positively impacting the industry and helping drive important healthcare advances.

Director of Sales - Biotech Europe

Fortrea

As a former strategic partner commercial liaison for Covance, my main focus was on developing and executing a global commercial strategy for one of our key partners in Europe and the US. 

My role encompassed overseeing account strategies, integrating therapeutic and pipeline profiling, implementing retention and growth initiatives, and driving continuous process improvement. As a strategic business developer, I was driven by a commitment to uncovering new opportunities that drive mutual value for both partners. My approach centered on identifying areas of need, offering innovative solutions, and leveraging partnerships to achieve both organizations' strategic objectives.

Senior Director of Strategic Accounts, Business Development

Premier Research

During my tenure at Premier Research, my primary responsibility was to drive business growth by promoting clinical development services to emerging biotech and medtech companies in Europe. I was entrusted with covering various territories, including Southern Europe and the DACH region, where I successfully identified new business opportunities and established meaningful relationships with potential clients.

Director, Business Development

Worldwide Clinical Trials

As an International BDD for Worldwide Clinical Trials, I successfully penetrated several mid-size and emerging pharmaceutical accounts across six different countries, including Italy, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Israel. My work focused on promoting therapeutic solutions across a wide range of specialties, including oncology, rare diseases, and cardiovascular and central nervous system clinical trial research.

In this role, I developed and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, through targeted sales initiatives and effective communication, I was able to build a solid pipeline of business opportunities, resulting in significant revenue growth.

Director, International Business Development

Signant Health

As a key contributor to Bracket eClinical Technologies' sales team, I was primarily responsible for driving business development efforts across Europe. My responsibilities encompassed overseeing the implementation and delivery of sophisticated eClinical technology solutions such as IVRS, IWRS, ePRO, and eLearning.

Director, Account Management Europe

Portfolio Career Strategist | Business Development Veteran | Negotiation Expert | LinkedIn Personal Branding Trainer | Keynote Speaker | Noble Manhattan Partner | Contact me for Certified Coaching Training

C-suite executive and entrepreneur at heart, passionate about turning strategy into measurable growth and leadership into lasting impact.

I’ve spent my career driving commercial transformation across clinical research organizations, leading global teams, and shaping partnerships that accelerate innovation from early development to market.

Alongside that work, I’ve become deeply committed to advancing female leadership — helping women navigate pay equity, visibility, and influence at the highest levels.

I share insights on:
💡 Leadership at the Top: What it really takes to grow, lead, and sustain performance in the C-suite
💡 Female Advancement: Practical strategies to close the gender and power gap
💡 Commercial Growth: How inclusive leadership drives better business outcomes

I also lecture at leading business schools including EHL, IMD, St. Gallen, and EPFL, where I teach salary and contract negotiation, networking, influence, and strategic personal branding — the very skills that have taken me to the top of my career.

Founder of NoGap, a women’s negotiation consultancy dedicated to closing the pay and power gap, and Chili Pink, a digital marketing agency that helps leaders and brands tell their story with purpose and precision.
Co-creator of the Advanced Applied Coaching Skills – Female Leadership Program with Noble Manhattan, and co-Managing Director of Noble Manhattan Switzerland.

Swiss-Mexican-German executive near Geneva.
Mother to three remarkable young men and one silly dog.
Committed to building high-trust teams, elevating women in leadership, and turning ambition into action.

Catherine Canales

Antaes Consulting

▪	@UEFA -Sports industry, Digital & Broadcasting
▪	Digital Operations Lead for non match digital events including - all competition draws, , UEFA President Conferences, Annual UEFA Congress, Players Award Conference and many others
▪	Coordination with external transmission, streaming and production suppliers and internal teams (IT, editorial and multilanguage teams from pre to post event)
▪	Running operations’ communication of rehearsal and live events with all teams on site and off site
▪	Product & Project Manager for the development of the internal broadcasting SaaS monitoring tool- daily operations & EURO2020 (Project plan, update meetings, project phases monitoring, stakeholder management)
▪	Service Manager for OTT platform and assistance during the launch– responsible for Live program support and risk/issue management related to transmission.

Senior Digital Consultant

Amaris

@Nespresso; Retail Food and Beverage
•    Cross market rollout of Responsive Website, Native application, Paypal - new digital payment system (Finance E-com cooperation) and Loyalty Program
•    Main point of contact for all markets involved on the project
•    Liaising with IT, UX and Testing teams
•    Setting milestones, project timeline and managing dependences on other projects and tasks
•    Running regular update meetings with all markets and preparing reports and dashboards for the 
   project, testing phases and after Go Live

Global Digital Rollout Project Manager E-commerce

@Richemont- Retail Luxury Goods
• Digital Project Manager Web & E-commerce for One of the leading global luxury goods companies
• A-Z rollout management rom requirements gathering to roll-out and support
• Managing releases of features and fixes over 4 environments  and 2 datacenters
• Very close cooperation with developers, based in China (review of new features, development possibilities based on resources, scheduling and timing of features and releases, daily support and communication)
• Liaising with Digital Services (Middleware teams, CMS) and SAP team
• Main point of contact between client's  Digital Services, its global markets (Maisons & countries)
• Local and remote support for regions during UATs and the full roll out cycle
• Part of new region roll out team (S. Korea)
• Support of the external test factory, based in Tunisia (preparation of test cycles, answering questions via chat tool, management of bug tickets) two test factories to start with, where the support was more complex

Digital E-commerce Project /Product Manager

Leo Burnett

Global Rollout of SaaS solution for Philip Morris International (used by all levels: Senior planning strategy, regular market operation planning and daily on field execution)
• Main point of contact for client's HQ and its global markets (America, Asia, Europe, Duty Free)
• Leading local Gap analysis workshops
• Liaising with internal UX and finance team (based in Frankfurt) and offshore Development team (Minsk) 
• Project management: delivering on time, with predefined scope and cost, integrating project plans with third parties
• Preparation of Scope of work with project rollout costs for each market
• On site or remote support during SIT and UAT, 'bridge' for issue reporting and technical discussions
Delivering local training
• Capturing requests from individual markets and creating upgrades to global product development 
• Additional, Voluntary work: Introduced TEDx to our company- main point of contact for collaboration, relationship and cooperation prior and during local TEDx conference

Digital Implementation Manager and Product Owner

Halfords

•	UK's biggest cycling retailer
•	Development and delivery of quarterly web and application (iOS, Android, Windows) releases for Ecommerce Multi Channel platforms 
•	E-com Website integration with marketplace platform Mirakl and Ebay 
•	Requirements gathering for website, mobile and tablet applications
•	Cooperation with external technical and UX team on functional specifications and wireframe preparation, Remote Development/Testing team management
•	Reviewing internal testing documents and overseeing testing progress
•	Daily updates to Programme manager and plan updates

Multi Channel Business and Systems Analyst

Caterpillar Inc.

•	Manufacturing/Components division- Business Transformation project
•	SAP implementation Business Analyst and Project Manager for Order to Cash; Sales, Commercial and Accounts Receivable
•	Leading workshops with Global process leads, IBM consultant and local process owners
•	Gathering Business requirements and documenting As Is business state- discussions with vendor
•	Master Project Plan integration and weekly updates with the team

•	Project Manager for Ad hoc internal projects (Sales and Commercial pricing automation process, Production health and safety and quality improvements while cost saving)

Business Analyst and Project Manager

Unipart

•	Retail- Logistic
•	Oracle –RDM (Retek Distribution System) implementation 
•	Daily management of team of 7-10 people for stock levels management an accuracy
•	Daily updates of other sub teams working on the project on different shifts (production 24/7)
•	Managing two system an parallel – overseeing correct data and expected
•	Trainer on the system to existing and new users
•	SME of the tool and first point of contact for system knowledge
•	After Go Live remained first point of contact for all shifts

Assistant Project Manager (Oracle Implementation)

I am a passionate observer and an ardent admirer of the ever-evolving digital world. My passion for technology and science drives me to stay informed about the latest developments in these fields. As an advocate for innovation, I actively share ideas, discuss groundbreaking concepts, and engage in continuous self-improvement to turn the seemingly impossible into reality for myself and those around me. I am an out-of-the-box thinker with a very creative mind. Despite my very corporate experience, my mind and thinking still leans more towards start up mode and ways of work.

Over a decade of experience in IT and digital product, management has shaped my expertise in delivering innovative solutions for global clients and advisory for friends and other people around me.

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