Eva Senn appointed as a member of Fondation Botnar Board

A highly regarded legal expert, Ms Senn has been President of the Civil Court of Basel-Stadt since 2016, having been elected by the Basel electorate. She is a member of the court’s praesidium conference and has experience in decision-making within complex and sensitive environments. Her professional background includes roles as a conciliator and court clerk at the Civil Court of Basel-Stadt, as well as a business lawyer. She holds a law degree from the University of Basel and is admitted to the bar.

Elsbeth Müller, Chair of the Fondation Botnar Board, said: “We are excited to welcome Eva Senn to the Board. We look forward to her combining her judicial expertise with her leadership experience to enrich our governance, strategic, and supervisory responsibilities, as we work together to strengthen the conditions that enable the wellbeing of young people around the world.”

Commenting on her appointment, Ms Senn said, “I am delighted to join the Board of Fondation Botnar and to be part of an organisation that works to uphold the rights of young people and supports their wellbeing, no matter where they live. As a foundation based in Basel, I am eager to contribute to the strengthening of the role of philanthropy and its progressive practice in the region and beyond.”