Coordination

The President of ETH Zurich (currently Prof. Joel Mesot) and the Under-Secretary-General for Policy (currently Mr. Guy Ryder) meet annually to review the partnership’s progress and its activities.

UN Under-Secretary-General Guy Ryder and ETH President Joël Mesot shaking hands and holding signed documents after signing a Memorandum of Understanding between the UN and ETH Zurich in October 2023. They stand in front of the UN emblem with two UN flags on either side. — Under-Secretary General Guy Ryder and ETH President Joel Mesot after signing the Memorandum of Understanding between the UN and ETH Zurich in October 2023. (© ETH Zurich)

At operational level, the following people are responsible for the coordination of the partnership:

United Nations

Ms. Ayaka Suzuki

Director of Strategic Planning, Executive Office of the Secretary-General United Nations

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Ms. Ayaka Suzuki, Director of the UN Division for Sustainable Development Goals, in front of the UN emblem during an official event, wearing a silver chain necklace and a gray top.

Mr. Kersten Jauer

Deputy Director of Strategic Planning, Executive Office of the Secretary-General

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Mr. Kersten Jauer, pictured in a formal portrait against a dark background, wearing glasses, a white shirt, and a navy blazer. His expression is serious and focused.

ETH Zurich

Dr. Jürg Brunnschweiler

Head of Office of the President

Location HG E 69.3
Phone +41 44 632 20 71
Website

Stab Präsident
Rämistrasse 101
8092 Zürich
Switzerland

Prof. Dr. Andreas Wenger

Full Professor at the Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences

Location IFW C 48.2
Phone +41 44 632 59 10
Website

Energy Science Center (ESC)
Haldeneggsteig 4
8092 Zürich
Switzerland

Mr. Leo Eigner

Senior Researcher, ETH Center for Security Studies

Phone +41 44 632 62 95

Mr. Leo Eigner, in a black and white professional portrait, wearing glasses and a light-colored collared shirt. His expression is serious and thoughtful.