Claudia Herkert-Derungs becomes Head of Marketing & Education at Zurich Zoo

In her new role, Claudia Herkert-Derungs will become part of the management team and report to Zoo Director Dr. Severin Dressen. Claudia Herkert-Derungs is currently self-employed as a consultant and coach in communication and marketing strategy for brands, products, organizations and transformation processes. Prior to this, she was a member of the management team as Director of Marketing, Sales and PR at the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz and held various marketing management positions at Kuoni Reisen AG for many years. Her further training in adult education rounds off her profile and makes her the perfect choice as Head of Marketing & Education at Zurich Zoo. Fascination for the zoo Claudia Herkert-Derungs is looking forward to her new tasks: "Since my first job at Scuol Tourism as a guest relations manager, I have been passionate about working in the service industry. This enthusiasm has not changed. Coupled with my personal fascination for Zurich Zoo, its outstanding image and its global commitment to nature conservation, it quickly became clear to me that this employer could be the right one for my next professional challenge." The previous Head of Marketing & Education Markus Rege is leaving Zurich Zoo after 14 years. He is retiring. We would like to thank him warmly for his valuable work and enormous commitment. However, we are not letting Markus Rege go completely. He will continue to work as a consultant in the fundraising sector on a project basis.