Bettina Countess Bernadotte Steps Down as Island CEO: A New Era for Mainau on Lake Constance
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In a major change for the picturesque island of Mainau, Bettina Countess Bernadotte, CEO for the past 17 years, is departing her role, paving the way for external leadership. The 50-year-old powerhouse expressed her feelings to the "South Kurier" of Konstanz, stating, "This is a bloody big switch, not just professionally, but emotionally too. I'm leaving a chapter behind, no doubt about that."
Countess Bernadotte is excited to embrace a fresh challenge in her life and is eagerly anticipating what the future holds. She expressed her gratitude for the remarkable 25 years she's spent on the island, referring to them as her "wonderful Mainau years." The headquarters for the Families for Nature Foundation, established in June 2024, is located on Mainau Island, making it an interesting backdrop for her next venture.
Mainau Island, a renowned tourist hotspot on Lake Constance, receives over a million visitors annually. The island captivates tourists with its stunning park and garden landscapes, awe-inspiring baroque castle, tropical palm house, and mesmerizing butterfly house. Visitors particularly flock to the island during spring, when the flowers bloom profusely, creating a vibrant spectacle[4].
Björn Count Bernadotte, Countess Bernadotte's brother, will continue his role as CEO. Details regarding the upcoming changes and future management strategies for Mainau remains undisclosed as the retiring CEO prepares to hand over the reins by the end of the year.
- Mainau
- Lake Constance
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- South Kurier
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- Families for Nature Foundation
- The upcoming leadership change on Mainau Island, a popular tourist destination on Lake Constance, may bring new policies, such as a revised community policy and employment policy, as Bettina Countess Bernadotte steps down after 17 years as CEO.
- As Countess Bernadotte embarks on her next venture with the Families for Nature Foundation, she may also explore opportunities in lifestyle, home-and-garden, and travel industries, given her remarkable 25-year stewardship of Mainau Island.
