Thomas Vellacott

CEO at WWF Switzerland

Thomas Vellacott has a diverse work experience spanning multiple organizations. Thomas began their career at Citibank in 1994, where they worked as a Management Associate and Manager until 1998. Thomas then joined McKinsey & Company Inc. as a Consultant and Engagement Manager, where they worked until 2001. In 2001, they joined WWF Switzerland as the Manager of Corporate Relations for a year. Thomas then took on the role of Programme Director at WWF Switzerland from 2003 until 2012. In 2012, they transitioned to WWF and served as the Chair of the Global Partnerships Committee until 2018. Thomas also held the position of CEO at WWF Switzerland from 2012 onwards. Thomas was a Member of the Network Executive Team at WWF from 2017 to 2020.

Thomas Vellacott holds an Executive MBA from IMD, which they obtained in 2013. Prior to that, they completed a Diploma in Management at IMD in 2012. In 1997, they earned an M.Phil. in International Relations from the University of Cambridge. Additionally, they obtained a B.A. (Hons) in Arabic with Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies from Durham University in 1994. There is no information available regarding any additional certifications.

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Timeline

  • CEO

    May, 2012 - present

  • Programme Director

    2003

  • Manager Corporate Relations

    2001