Following a career in communications, Oliver decided to turn his talents to something more meaningful and has subsequently (and successfully) been working in the field of addiction treatment. NEOVIVA is the result of a long journey that began with his personal recovery from addiction some 30+ years ago. “It is my sincere wish that everyone who is suffering from addiction can find help,” Oliver says, “and at NEOVIVA, we have chosen our dedicated staff for their experience, empathy, and personal engagement for the well-being of our clients.”
Certified not only as a Postgraduate in Addiction Psychology & Counselling and a master’s degree in Addiction Studies by King’s College London but also “certified as a little dreamy and a bit impatient” by us, his zest for action is undeniable. True to his goal to implement his visions today rather than tomorrow, he and Fenina have joined forces to found NEOVIVA. When he is not involved in something NEOVIVA-related, he likely is trying to birdie the next hole, or spending time with his three donkeys.
Academic career
MSc in Addiction Studies, King’s College London, UK
PG certificate in Addiction Psychology & Counselling, London Southbank University, UK
Professional career
2019-present – CEO and Chairman of the Board, NEOFEE AG, Zurich, Switzerland
2017-18 – CEO and Board Member, Curaneo AG, Zurich, Switzerland
2016 – Project Manager, Day Clinic C36-IV, Zollikon, Switzerland
2014-15 – Live-in Counsellor, The Kusnacht Practice, Zollikon, Switzerland
2003-05 – Lecturer in Audiovisual Media Production, Swiss PR Institute, Zurich, Switzerland
2000-14 – Owner, Popfilm GmbH / ABAKU AG, Zurich, Switzerland
1995-97 – Head of Production and Customer Relations (until 1997), Director of Studios and Post Production (1997), Primetime AG, Zurich, Switzerland
Associations & Memberships
- Swiss Society of Addiction Medicine (SSAM)
- Society for the Study of Addiction (SSA)
- World Association on Dual Disorders (WADD)