20 March 2026 · 3 min read
Speaker of the day: Vanessa Rueber — Creativity and Innovation
Every day we spotlight one voice from the UnoMe network. Today: Vanessa Rueber, Creativity and Innovation — one of the keynote speakers we recommend for corporate events and conferences in Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah and across the GCC.
Who is Vanessa Rueber?
Vanessa Rueber: Community Marketing and Impact Manager
A Canadian of Swiss origin, Vanessa Rueber is passionate about outdoor activities. She is the Community Marketing and Impact Manager for Patagonia in Switzerland. It's an incredible opportunity to work for a mission-driven company, where she strives to do good and inspire other companies to copy this model. In addition, she sits on the board of Protect our Winters Switzerland.
She is a wife, a mother, an employee. She is also an athlete, a friend, a sister, and a sustainability activist. She is a nature enthusiast, an outdoorswoman, and an environmentalist.
Languages spoken by the speaker:
- French
- English
Vanessa Rueber gives talks in French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Vaud, Neuchâtel…).
A passionate individual serving a visionary company with counter-current practices
Over the years, Vanessa Rueber has witnessed the evolution of the outdoor industry, and she is proud of how Patagonia has managed to stay true to its initial mission: to produce quality products while respecting the environment. She works to develop a company that has a long-term vision and constantly seeks to innovate to minimize its impact on the planet.
As Impact Manager at Patagonia, Vanessa Rueber continues to make a difference by helping Patagonia achieve its environmental and social goals while inspiring other companies to follow its example.
The Scale of Hope: a film promoted by Vanessa Rueber
Her favorite themes
- « B Corp » certification
- The concept of a "purpose-driven company"
- The circular economy
- Transforming your company into a "responsible company"
Topics on stage
- Creativity and Innovation
- Economy and Finance
Who is this keynote for?
A talk by Vanessa Rueber fits annual kick-offs, leadership days, industry conferences and talent programmes. The format usually runs 45 to 60 minutes, with an optional Q&A or a closed-door executive workshop.
Booking in the UAE and the Gulf
UnoMe, the Swiss Speakers' Bureau in Dubai, handles everything: selection, negotiation, travel and preparation with your team. Contact us to check Vanessa Rueber's availability for your date.