Karin Kirchner

Karin Kirchner, Ph.D., currently serves as the Director of Communications at Renault Switzerland, a role assumed in January 2023, where responsibilities include managing both external and internal communications, media relations, public affairs, and events for various Renault brands in Switzerland. Prior to this, Karin held similar positions at Renault for both Switzerland and Austria from June 2017 to January 2023, and has significant experience in corporate communications from roles at EY Switzerland, Burson-Marsteller, Chevrolet Europe, General Motors, and Saab Automobile Schweiz AG. With an academic background that includes a Master's Degree from Northwestern University and a doctorate from Universität Salzburg, Karin Kirchner has developed a robust skill set in strategic communications, media relations, and brand positioning throughout a diverse career spanning over two decades in the automotive and consulting industries.