Barbara Fry Henchoz

Barbara Fry is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in communications and change management, specializing in building inclusive and high-performing cultures.

She is dedicated to assisting organizations in winning, retaining, and promoting diverse talent by translating behavioral insights into practical tools for positive change.

Barbara Fry serves as a lecturer in diversity and inclusion management at Kalaidos Fachhochschule Schweiz and the University of Bern, sharing her wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field.

Passionate about civic engagement, she holds the position of Co-Chair of the executive board of the Zurich Committee of Human Rights Watch and is a co-founder and board chair of Conscious Influence Hub.

Barbara's educational background includes a Masters Degree in Economics and Economics & Political Science from the University of Bern, an Executive Master of Science in Communications Management from USI Università della Svizzera italiana, and certifications in Behavioral Science from Harvard Business School.

Moreover, she has pursued further studies in Behavioral Economics at Harvard Business School Executive Education and Decision-making in a complex world at UCLA Anderson School of Management.

Throughout her career, Barbara has held various roles in prestigious organizations such as Steiner AG, Merck, and Hill+Knowlton Strategies, where she has contributed significantly to corporate communications, strategic alliances, and diversity initiatives.

Her entrepreneurial spirit is evident through her ventures as the Founder and Director of Re-Thinking Diversity, Barbara Fry Consulting, and her advisory role at BackBone Ventures.

Barbara Fry's diverse experience and commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion make her a valuable asset to any organization seeking to enhance its corporate culture and talent management strategies.