Silja Elmiger

Senior Account Executive

Silja Elmiger has a Master’s degree in European and International Studies from CIFE Centre international de formation européenne as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Languages with a specialisation in multimodal communication from ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences.

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Silja Elmiger is an experienced PR and communications professional at Burson Switzerland in Zurich. With her background in public and media relations, she develops effective and solution-oriented communication strategies for companies from various industries and supports them in communicating with key media and stakeholder groups.

Silja advises and supports clients – primarily in the technology, consulting, and pharmaceutical sectors – in developing and implementing their PR and media strategies. She also strengthens their media competency by planning and conducting media training sessions and developing tailored core messages.

Prior to joining Burson, Silja gained valuable diplomatic experience at the Swiss Embassy in Belgium. Her intercultural competence and Master's degree in European and International Studies from the Centre international de formation européenne (CIFE) enable her to quickly grasp complex issues and communicate them in a targeted manner. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Multimodal Communication from the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW).

Silja is a creative and goal-oriented individual with a structured approach and an eye for detail. She is Swiss and speaks fluent German, English, and French.