Saying Goodbye to Bettina Countess Bernadotte: Mainau Island's Co-CEO Steps Down
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Let's dive into the latest gossip surrounding the picturesque Mainau Island on Lake Constance. Bettina Countess Bernadotte, the island's co-CEO, has bid her goodbyes and is passing the torch to a mix of family and external management folks, as per Mainau GmbH's latest announcement. Don't worry, her brother Björn Count Bernadotte will stay put in his role as CEO.
"I ain't disappearing, just moving to a different seat on the boat," Bettina, 50, explained. She's been sailing this ship since 2007, but now she wants to make room for some fresh perspectives. The Mainau Island has been a family-owned treasure belonging to the Bernadotte family, descendants of the Swedish royal house, ever since the early days.
The Mainau Island, famously known as the "Flower Island," draws a whopping 1 million tourists annually. Cross it off your bucket list for fabulous park and garden landscapes, a slick baroque castle, a tropical palm house, and even a mesmerizing butterfly house spread across its 45 hectares.
With around 150 full-time staff, 30 trainees, and around 200 seasonal workers, Mainau GmbH keeps the island blooming all year round. The Lennart-Bernadotte-Stiftung, a non-profit organization, holds their only share. Keep your eyes peeled for the new external CEO to join this colorful crew, as the recruitment process is already in full swing, they say.
In light of Bettina Countess Bernadotte's departure, Mainau GmbH is seeking a new external CEO to bring fresh perspectives to the community and employment policies that govern the lively blend of family and external management at Mainau Island. Issuing a statement about her decision to step down, the long-time co-CEO spoke of her desire to explore new lifestyle opportunities, indicating a potential shift in her home-and-garden related endeavors.
