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Isabelle von Ribbentrop

Global Head of Branding, Advertising & Sponsoring |

Executive Director of Prix Pictet

London, UK

Isabelle von Ribbentrop

Crestview Partners

2929 Entertainment, LLC

Isabelle’s Biography

Isabelle von Ribbentrop is Global Head of Branding, Advertising & Sponsoring at the Pictet Group, a leading investment firm headquartered in Geneva. She also serves as Pictet’s Head of Communications in London where she is based, and is an Executive Director of the Prix Pictet photography award.

Bella's wide-ranging responsibilities include developing and implementing the group’s branding and corporate identity, advertising, event management, film and photography, social media and podcasts, and overseeing Pictet’s strategic philanthropy. Her innovative and creative approach has not only elevated the company's profile but has also helped establish Pictet Group as a patron of the arts and a supporter of cultural initiatives worldwide.

As Executive Director of the Prix Pictet, Bella has been pivotal in the evolution of this prestigious photography award and its mission to use the power of photography to focus global attention on the pressing issues of sustainability and the environment. Since its creation in 2008, the Prix Pictet has become the world’s leading photography award highlighting... Isabelle von Ribbentrop is Global Head of Branding, Advertising & Sponsoring at the Pictet Group, a leading investment firm headquartered in Geneva. She also serves as Pictet’s Head of Communications in London where she is based, and is an Executive Director of the Prix Pictet photography award.

Bella's wide-ranging responsibilities include developing and implementing the group’s branding and corporate identity, advertising, event management, film and photography, social media and podcasts, and overseeing Pictet’s strategic philanthropy. Her innovative and creative approach has not only elevated the company's profile but has also helped establish Pictet Group as a patron of the arts and a supporter of cultural initiatives worldwide.

As Executive Director of the Prix Pictet, Bella has been pivotal in the evolution of this prestigious photography award and its mission to use the power of photography to focus global attention on the pressing issues of sustainability and the environment. Since its creation in 2008, the Prix Pictet has become the world’s leading photography award highlighting the environmental challenges facing the planet.

In addition to her corporate achievements, Bella is a committed philanthropist. Together with her father and brother, she founded the Elisabeth von Senden Foundation which seeks to provide psychological support for cancer patients and is named after Bella's late mother. Bella is also a member of King’s College London’s fundraising Campaign Board, a Board Member of the V&A’s Photograph Acquisition Group and sits on The National Gallery's Development Board.

She holds an MA in Imperial and Commonwealth History from King's College, London, and a BA Hons in History, Politics and Philosophy from the Humboldt University, Berlin. more less

Isabelle’s Newsfeed

The Guardian

Gauri Gill wins Prix Pictet award – in pictures

The Indian photographer Gauri Gill has been declared the winner of the 10th cycle of the Prix Pictet, the global award for photography and sustainability.

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Financial Times

The photographers exploring “the chemistry between humans and nature”

Isabelle von Ribbentrop, Prix Pictet’s executive director, said: “In a world facing unprecedented challenges, from social inequality to environmental crises, it was crucial to turn the lens towards humanity itself.”

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Isabelle’s Background

Pictet Group

Global Head of Branding, Advertising & Sponsoring

Feb 2020 - Present

London, UK

Pictet Group is a globally renowned Swiss private bank and investment firm, recognised for its heritage of financial expertise, wealth management, and commitment to sustainable investments.

Prix Pictet Limited

Executive Director

May 2008 - Present

London, UK

The Prix Pictet is a prestigious photography prize established by the Pictet Group in 2008. Since then it has become one of the world’s most important arts prizes focused on environmental issues. Each cycle of the award has highlighted a different facet of sustainability, and the theme of the current cycle is Human.

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Isabelle’s Gallery

Isabelle Von Ribbentrop at Prix Pictet 'Hope' event in London

Isabelle von Ribbentrop presenting at the Prix Pictet September 2023

Bella von Ribbentrop at the Prix Pictet Award ceremony September 2023

V&A frontage for Prix Pictet 'Human' Award in September 2023

Gauri Gill winning the Prix Pictet 'Human' Award with Isabelle von Ribbentrop in the background.

Bella von Ribbentrop at Fire Award Cerempony

Isabelle von Ribbentrop at an event in Arles, France

Isabelle von Ribbentrop announces Prix Pictet shortlist for Human in Arles, France

Isabelle von Ribbentrop talking to Prix Pictet shortlisters, Photo London

Isabelle von Ribbentrop Fire talk at Photo London, shortlisters

Bella von Ribbentrop at a talk, Photo London

Bella von Ribbentrop at Fire Award ceremony

Bella von Ribbentrop at London event Prix Pictet Hope

Isabelle Von Ribbentrop at Prix Pictet talk event, Photo London

Isabelle Von Ribbentrop at The Serpentine Gallery.

Isabelle Von Ribbentrop at the Fire award ceremony

Isabelle Von Ribbentrop announcing shorlist for Prix Pictet Human in Arles, France

Isabelle von Ribbentrop embracing winner of the Prix Pictet, Gauri Gill

Isabelle Von Ribbentrop at Prix Pictet 'Hope' event in London

Isabelle von Ribbentrop presenting at the Prix Pictet September 2023

Bella von Ribbentrop at the Prix Pictet Award ceremony September 2023

V&A frontage for Prix Pictet 'Human' Award in September 2023

Gauri Gill winning the Prix Pictet 'Human' Award with Isabelle von Ribbentrop in the background.

Bella von Ribbentrop at Fire Award Cerempony

Isabelle von Ribbentrop at an event in Arles, France

Isabelle von Ribbentrop announces Prix Pictet shortlist for Human in Arles, France

Isabelle von Ribbentrop talking to Prix Pictet shortlisters, Photo London

Isabelle von Ribbentrop Fire talk at Photo London, shortlisters

Bella von Ribbentrop at a talk, Photo London

Bella von Ribbentrop at Fire Award ceremony

Bella von Ribbentrop at London event Prix Pictet Hope

Isabelle Von Ribbentrop at Prix Pictet talk event, Photo London

Isabelle Von Ribbentrop at The Serpentine Gallery.

Isabelle Von Ribbentrop at the Fire award ceremony

Isabelle Von Ribbentrop announcing shorlist for Prix Pictet Human in Arles, France

Isabelle von Ribbentrop embracing winner of the Prix Pictet, Gauri Gill

Advisory Roles

The National Gallery

Development Board Member

London, UK

Isabelle sits on the Development Board of The National Gallery, an art museum in Trafalgar Square in London that houses a collection of over 2,300 paintings.

Victoria & Albert Museum

Board Member, Photographs Acquisition Group

Dec 2022 - Present

London, UK

Members of the V&A's Photographs Acquisition Group contribute to a fund used to buy photos for the museum's collection.

Other Business Interests

Young Artists Photography Competition

Judge

London, UK

The Young Artists Photography Competition was founded by BAFTA and multi-award winning artist Alison Jackson. It's a community-focused photography competition open to anyone interested in photography, regardless of their skill level or age. Participants can use a phone or camera to capture a photo of Chelsea, no matter where they live, work, or study.

AOP Awards

Judge

London, UK

Bella was a Judge at the 2022 AOP Awards. This event celebrates excellence in the image-making and creative photography industry.

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Media

The Bigger Picture Podcast: Special guest Isabelle von Ribbentrop

Podcast

Oct 2023

London, UK

In this podcast Iabelle von Ribbentrop talks about how Prix Pictet evolved into the world’s leading photography prize highlighting the environmental challenges facing the planet.

Found in Conversation: Confidence in Full Bloom with Viv Groskop

Podcast

Jul 2023

London, UK

In this episode of Pictet’s ‘Found In Conversation’ podcast series, Isabelle von Ribbentrop meets Viv Groskop. In this conversation, Viv shares tips on being confident while staying true to yourself.

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Interviews

Radio Interview with Isabelle von Ribbentrop at Guardian Radio in The Bahamas

Interviewee

Nov 2023

Nassau, BS

Appearing as a guest on Morning Blend, the morning news and talk radio show on Guardian Radio, Bella talks about the origins of Prix Pictet and its journey to The Bahamas.

The Wick: Interview with Isabelle von Ribbentrop

Featured

Jul 2022

Isabelle von Ribbentrop is the subject of The Wick's 'Monday Muse' feature in which she describes her typical Monday.

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Features

Isabelle von Ribbentrop is featured in Icon Magazine

Sep 2023

Berlin, DE

ICON is the leading style magazine in the German-speaking world.

Publications

Human

Contributor

Nov 2023

London, UK

The latest Prix Pictet publication showcases more than 100 outstanding contemporary photographs by some of the world's most acclaimed photographers.

Collage: Women of the Prix Pictet Since 2008

Contributor

Dec 2022

London, UK

As well as the global exhibition that accompanies each cycle of the Prix Pictet, a high-quality book is produced. The Prix Pictet's 2022 publication features female photographers and how they are addressing sustainability issues and gender inequality in their work.

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Awards & Recognition

The Lovie Awards

Double Winner

Nov 2023

The Prix Pictet website received the coveted People's Lovie and Silver Lovie in Website and Mobile Site Craft-Best Responsive Adaptive Design. The Lovies recognise outstanding achievements in the European Internet community in culture, technology and business categories.

Training & Management Courses

Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

Accelerated Marketing Leadership Program

Mar 2022

INSEAD Business School

Strategy & Research Program

Jun 2020

London, UK

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Charitable Interests

The Elisabeth von Senden Foundation

Founder, Fundraiser & Board member

Aug 1997 - Present

Munich, DE

The Elisabeth von Senden foundation aims to support cancer patients psychologically, as well as provide training and education for nurses by funding seminars and other initiatives. It was set up by Isabelle von Ribbentrop and her family following the long illness of Elisabeth Baroness von Senden, Isabelle's mother.

King's College London

Member of Fundraising Campaign Board

Jun 2020 - Present

London, UK

The Campaign Board plays a crucial role in overseeing and scrutinising King’s College London’s fundraising campaigns. Its focus is on supporting King's College London and its partner hospitals by identifying key fundraising priorities and providing valuable advice to King's leadership on campaign planning and delivery.

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Press Releases

Gauri Gill wins tenth Prix Pictet, World’s leading photography and sustainability award

Sep 2023

London, UK

Prix Pictet, the world's leading photography prize in sustainability, announces shortlist for 10th cycle

Jul 2023

London, UK

Isabelle’s Education

King's College London

MA, Imperial and Commonwealth History

1999 - 2000

Humboldt University of Berlin

BA Hons, History, Politics and Philosophy

1995 - 1999