Anne Hornung-Soukup

Anne Hornung-Soukup
Partner at Bruellan S.A. – Wealth Management
“Ancienne Présidente de CWF Anne Hornung-Soukup, est une personne très dynamique et toujours
ouverte à la rencontre des femmes pour découvrir leurs talents et les encourager à avancer dans
leur carrière. Battante pour la cause et bienveillante, c’est elle qui m’a découvert et incitée à postuler et devenir membre du conseil d’administration et incarne par ces actions l’esprit de CWF.” Ruth
Falise-Grauer introduisant Anne Hornung-Soukup.
I was born and raised near Chicago (practical down-to-earth Mid-Westerner) and
my life was changed forever at the age of 17 by a student exchange year in South Africa (fascinating, eye opening).
I attended Smith College (known for educating strong women) and spent a year in Geneva on their Junior Year Abroad
Program (saw Europe, met Swiss student, fell in love).
After earning an M.A. in international business in Washington DC (great international city #1), I moved to Geneva (great
international city #2) to be with my then-boyfriend now husband (have two grown children, two passports).
Loving math and people (not necessarily in that order), I worked first as economic consultant, then for a private-style
bank for 16 years. In 1999, I co-founded my own wealth management firm with two partners, running the business for
11 years. Since 2010 I am partner at Bruellan S.A. – a large Swiss wealth management firm. From 1990 to 1992 I assumed the position of President of the CWF (i.e. I know how much work it is), and I love current affairs, music, genealogy, travel and much more.
Anne Hornung-Soukup, who are
you in 3 words?
What is your perception about
networking?
Outgoing, curious, happy.
Absolutely essential except for hermits who LIKE being hermits.
What would you do differently if
you were 22 again (or just return
in time)?
Listen more closely to life stories and
professional experiences of older
people.
What is your most precious advice to the next generation of
women?
Never stop learning and never lose
your sense of humor. Both are vital
in life.
Is there something you are very
skilled at?
Getting people to talk about what is
really important to them.
A skill/s you would like to have?
Art. I couldn’t draw my way out of a
paper bag.
What advice would you give
someone going into a leadership
position – or starting-up a business?
Hold onto your vision but be flexible
– there is never only one path to a
destination.
Opportunities: The CWF has a fantastic pool of professional women, with
a huge variety of expertise and international backgrounds. Our members
are active in very diverse sectors of
the regional economy, leading to enriching meetings and experiences.
What has been the most positive
impact of CWF membership on
you?
Exposure to bright, dynamic and creative women from many different
Which book, hobby or experience countries, cultural backgrounds, professions and mindsets. Bravo to all
would you suggest we should
those who work so hard to keep the
read/try?
organization at a high level of quality.
Anything that takes you out of your
comfort zone and teaches you something new.
What are the challenges and opportunities for the CWF?
Challenges: Keeping members engaged, offering unique and interesting speakers, seminars, conferences,
supporting women in all professional
endeavors.
CWF Committee, February 2016
Interview N°6
To contact Anne Hornung-Soukup:
[email protected] or
click here for her LinkedIn profile