{"id":5027,"date":"2024-11-22T12:10:05","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T11:10:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brigittekaps.com\/about-me\/"},"modified":"2026-07-27T17:15:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T15:15:45","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/brigittekaps.com\/en\/about-me\/","title":{"rendered":"About me"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_03cca313 en_opener_unterseite en_opener_uebermich height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_ad22d5c8\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row en_geteilte_row height_medium color_alternate\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_6618e26b via_flex valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1 class=\"w-text\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Executive Advisor, Communications Strategist, Founder<\/span><\/span><\/h1><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_6618e26b via_flex valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-8 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"180\"><span style=\"color: #9b6d48;\">My Definition of Leadership<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"235\"><strong>Job titles do not define impact \u2014 capabilities do.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"321\"><strong>Leadership is not about holding a title, but about influencing and taking action.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"381\"><strong>Being an entrepreneur is not a position, but a mindset.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>True leadership drives change and innovation \u2014 and delivers real impact\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Here&#8217;s what you should know about me!<\/h3>\n<p><strong>I began my professional career as an Executive Assistant and, over the past 25+ years, have evolved into a Senior Executive, CEO Advisor, and member of senior management teams within listed and regulated organizations<\/strong>. This unique professional journey enables me to combine operational excellence with a deep strategic understanding in executive support and advisory roles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Through close collaboration with CEOs, boards, and international leadership teams<\/strong>, I have supported IPOs, M&amp;A transactions, large-scale transformation programs, and complex regulatory environments. I help senior leaders anticipate C-level priorities, structure decision-making processes with clarity, prepare high-impact leadership communications, and manage demanding stakeholder interactions with discretion, professionalism, and confidence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In addition to executive support, I advise senior leaders on strategic positioning and personal communications, ensuring that decisions are thoroughly prepared, efficiently executed, and delivered with precision.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fluent in multiple languages and at home in international high-performance environments, I offer a rare combination of executive-level strategic insight and hands-on operational excellence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Building on extensive management experience in international listed organizations and more than a decade of entrepreneurial leadership as a founder and CEO, I combine a strategic perspective with practical execution.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>My international career \u2014 across global financial and industrial organizations<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>has shaped my intercultural expertise and my ability to lead and support complex transformation processes.<\/strong> Both within corporate structures and as an entrepreneur, I have advised and supported CEOs through key phases, including restructurings, IPOs, M&amp;A transactions, and crises.<\/p>\n<p>This blend of robust management expertise and real-world implementation experience delivers lasting value for CEOs, executive teams, and boards seeking comprehensive, pragmatic, and results-driven executive advisory.<\/p>\n<p><strong>With a sharp focus on market trends, financial markets, and technological developments \u2014 particularly in artificial intelligence \u2014 I provide relevant insights and forward-looking strategies to support confident, high-impact leadership decisions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"458\"><strong> \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row en_geteilte_row height_medium color_alternate\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_6618e26b via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 class=\"w-text\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">My leadership competences<\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-8 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong><span>Strong communication skills<\/span><\/strong><span><strong>:<\/strong> I am an active listener who expresses ideas and expectations clearly. Active listening is crucial because it fosters understanding, trust, and meaningful dialogue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span>Decisive decision-maker:<\/span><\/strong><span> I balance short-term needs with long-term goals. This is crucial for balancing risks and rewards in uncertain or ambiguous situations. Particularly in a time of continuous change.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span>Creative, analytical thinker:<\/span><\/strong><span> This means analysing situations comprehensively, recognising clear connections, evaluating facts critically, considering different perspectives and then making well-founded decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Acting with foresight.<\/strong> I am curious about trends, open to change and focussed on the future. Instead of just reacting, I recognise opportunities early on and actively shape the next step. I scrutinise the status quo, think strategically and make decisions with a long-term impact. For me, change is not a threat, but an opportunity to drive growth and innovation. <strong>Thinking ahead means leading &#8211; with courage, vision and foresight<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row en_geteilte_row height_medium color_alternate\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_6618e26b via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 class=\"w-text\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Testimonials<\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-8 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-grid us_carousel en_kundenstimmen_karussell_dark type_carousel layout_467 preload_style_spinner\" id=\"us_grid_1\"><style>.layout_467 .w-grid-item-h{}.layout_467 .usg_post_custom_field_1{line-height:1.5!important;font-weight:700!important;text-transform:uppercase!important;margin-bottom:0!important}.layout_467 .usg_post_custom_field_2{color:var(--color-content-faded)!important;font-size:0.9rem!important;line-height:1.5!important;margin-bottom:0!important}.layout_467 .usg_vwrapper_2{padding-top:3.5rem!important;padding-left:2rem!important}.layout_467 .usg_post_custom_field_3{color:var(--color-content-primary)!important;font-size:3rem!important;line-height:1!important;position:absolute!important;left:0!important;top:0!important}.layout_467 .usg_post_custom_field_4{color:var(--color-content-faded)!important;font-size:0.9rem!important;line-height:1.5!important;margin-bottom:0!important}<\/style><div class=\"w-grid-list owl-carousel valign_stretch dotstyle_circle navstyle_circle arrows-ver-pos_middle arrows-hor-pos_on_sides_outside arrows-disabled_hide owl-responsive-2000 autoheight with_dots with_arrows\" style=\"--transition-duration:350ms;--arrows-size:1rem;--arrows-hor-offset:calc(0px + 0px);--arrows-gap:10px;\">\t<article class=\"w-grid-item post-1423 us_testimonial type-us_testimonial status-publish hentry us_testimonial_category-ueber-uns-seite-en\" data-id=\"1423\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_3 has_text_color type_text  color_link_inherit\"><i class=\"fad fa-quote-left\"><\/i><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\"><ol>\n<li>Brigitte Kaps has become an integral member of our public relations team thanks to her exceptional strategic leadership and media expertise. She consistently provides creative tactics to build thought leadership and secure press coverage and then executes those ideas to deliver tangible results. We wholeheartedly trust Brigitte\u2019s guidance and have immensely enjoyed our partnership.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_1 type_text us_testimonial_author\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\">Abbey Goodman<\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_2 has_text_color type_text us_testimonial_role color_link_inherit\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\">VP, Corporate Communications<\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_4 has_text_color type_text us_testimonial_company color_link_inherit\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\">TAE Technologies Inc., USA<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item post-1425 us_testimonial type-us_testimonial status-publish hentry us_testimonial_category-ueber-uns-seite-en\" data-id=\"1425\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_3 has_text_color type_text  color_link_inherit\"><i class=\"fad fa-quote-left\"><\/i><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\"><p>We have been working with Brigitte Kaps for several years. The pragmatic, flexible, uncomplicated, and professional cooperation is crucial for us to position our brand in the media in the Swiss market and the international environment.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_1 type_text us_testimonial_author\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\">Patrick Knecht<\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_2 has_text_color type_text us_testimonial_role color_link_inherit\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\">COO<\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_4 has_text_color type_text us_testimonial_company color_link_inherit\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\">1291 Group<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item post-1430 us_testimonial type-us_testimonial status-publish hentry us_testimonial_category-ueber-uns-seite-en\" data-id=\"1430\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_3 has_text_color type_text  color_link_inherit\"><i class=\"fad fa-quote-left\"><\/i><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\"><p>Working with Brigitte Kaps ensures that we are perfectly positioned within the creator economy space as a creative-led business and placed in front of the right financial publications as a listed company on the SIX Swiss Exchange. This unique business position requires an agency that is not afraid to take risks while diligently giving us the right advice to propel Talenthouse&#8217;s messaging across the DACH region successfully &#8212; that is why working with Brigitte at Rent a PR has been an absolute pleasure. We will continue to do so for as long as we can.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_1 type_text us_testimonial_author\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\">Clare McKeeve<\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_2 has_text_color type_text us_testimonial_role color_link_inherit\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\">CEO<\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_4 has_text_color type_text us_testimonial_company color_link_inherit\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\">Talenthouse AG<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item post-1431 us_testimonial type-us_testimonial status-publish hentry us_testimonial_category-ueber-uns-seite-en\" data-id=\"1431\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_3 has_text_color type_text  color_link_inherit\"><i class=\"fad fa-quote-left\"><\/i><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\"><p>The advice from Brigitte Kaps has been very beneficial for us as a young company. Brigitte taught us the essential points step by step, and we could successfully realise a project quickly. Brigitte was always on our side and gave us competent advice. The cooperation was professional, goal-oriented, and fun. We are already looking forward to the next joint project.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_1 type_text us_testimonial_author\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\">Ivan Mestrangelo<\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_2 has_text_color type_text us_testimonial_role color_link_inherit\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\">Chairman of the Board and Founder<\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_4 has_text_color type_text us_testimonial_company color_link_inherit\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\">MediCrops Holding AG <\/span><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t<article class=\"w-grid-item post-1433 us_testimonial type-us_testimonial status-publish hentry us_testimonial_category-ueber-uns-seite-en\" data-id=\"1433\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"w-grid-item-h\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"w-vwrapper usg_vwrapper_2 align_none valign_top\" style=\"--vwrapper-gap: 0.7rem;\"><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_3 has_text_color type_text  color_link_inherit\"><i class=\"fad fa-quote-left\"><\/i><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_content usg_post_content_1\"><p>Brigitte Kaps offers high flexibility in PR consulting in terms of availability and planning the approach to implementing a PR project. The fact that an agency advises us transparently and delivers target-oriented &#8220;earned media&#8221; contributions is due to the professional and extensive know-how. We are delighted with what we have achieved so far.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_1 type_text us_testimonial_author\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\">Sven Beichler<\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_2 has_text_color type_text us_testimonial_role color_link_inherit\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\">CEO <\/span><\/div><div class=\"w-post-elm post_custom_field usg_post_custom_field_4 has_text_color type_text us_testimonial_company color_link_inherit\"><span class=\"w-post-elm-value\">Innovations6 AG, Switzerland<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"w-grid-carousel-json hidden\" onclick='return {&quot;carousel_settings&quot;:{&quot;aria_labels&quot;:{&quot;prev&quot;:&quot;Previous&quot;,&quot;next&quot;:&quot;Next&quot;},&quot;autoplayContinual&quot;:false,&quot;autoplayContinualCss&quot;:false,&quot;autoplayHoverPause&quot;:false,&quot;autoplayTimeout&quot;:3000,&quot;autoWidth&quot;:false,&quot;smartSpeed&quot;:350,&quot;margin&quot;:0,&quot;mouseDrag&quot;:true,&quot;rtl&quot;:false,&quot;slideBy&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;touchDrag&quot;:true,&quot;slideTransition&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;animateIn&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;animateOut&quot;:&quot;fadeOut&quot;,&quot;responsive&quot;:{&quot;0&quot;:{&quot;autoHeight&quot;:true,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;autoplayContinualCss&quot;:false,&quot;autoWidth&quot;:false,&quot;center&quot;:false,&quot;dots&quot;:true,&quot;items&quot;:1,&quot;loop&quot;:true,&quot;nav&quot;:false,&quot;stagePadding&quot;:0,&quot;slideBy&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;touchDrag&quot;:true,&quot;mouseDrag&quot;:true},&quot;769&quot;:{&quot;autoHeight&quot;:true,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;autoplayContinualCss&quot;:false,&quot;autoWidth&quot;:false,&quot;center&quot;:false,&quot;dots&quot;:true,&quot;items&quot;:1,&quot;loop&quot;:true,&quot;nav&quot;:true,&quot;stagePadding&quot;:0,&quot;slideBy&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;touchDrag&quot;:true,&quot;mouseDrag&quot;:true},&quot;1025&quot;:{&quot;autoHeight&quot;:true,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;autoplayContinualCss&quot;:false,&quot;autoWidth&quot;:false,&quot;center&quot;:false,&quot;dots&quot;:true,&quot;items&quot;:1,&quot;loop&quot;:true,&quot;nav&quot;:true,&quot;stagePadding&quot;:0,&quot;slideBy&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;touchDrag&quot;:true,&quot;mouseDrag&quot;:true},&quot;1280&quot;:{&quot;items&quot;:1,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;autoplayContinualCss&quot;:false,&quot;center&quot;:false,&quot;dots&quot;:true,&quot;nav&quot;:true,&quot;autoHeight&quot;:true,&quot;autoWidth&quot;:false,&quot;loop&quot;:true,&quot;stagePadding&quot;:0}}}}'><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row en_geteilte_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_6618e26b via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 class=\"w-text\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Contact<\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-8 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_none\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentapr.ch\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Contact page<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Brigitte Kaps offers high flexibility in PR consulting in terms of availability and planning the approach to implementing a PR project. 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