Silke Bochat
Global Head of Design • Weleda

Arlesheim, Switzerland

Silke Bochat is a Global Head of Design specializing in Brand Design, 360 Experience,
Design Strategy and DesignOps. She has an impressive track record, having worked
for top-tier companies such as PepsiCo, Mars, Colgate, Beiersdorf, and Vodafone.
Her contributions have earned her numerous awards, recognizing both her iconic
design work and her leadership in scaling, integrating, and transforming design within
complex and ambiguous organizations.

In 2023, she joined the B-Corp Weleda, known for its holistic, anthroposophic
products and its ambition of a regenerative business model. In addition to her
corporate role, Silke is leading pay-forward initiatives in the field of Design & HR
focused on rethinking Design Recruitment, Design Careers, Hiring & Employee
Experience, Reskilling, Vendor & Talent Management and HR 5.0 Transformation and
Digital Org Interconnectivity through design-driven strategies.