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, a Trustee of The Contemporary Art Society, 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.READ MOREVIEW LESS
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.
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.
Photo London is an annual photography fair held at Somerset House in May. It showcases works from leading galleries and emerging artists, featuring curated exhibitions, talks, and awards, making it a key event in the photography calendar.
The Contemporary Art Society, founded in 1910, champions contemporary art and craft for UK public collections. It supports artists, curators, and collectors through acquisitions, exhibitions, and educational programs, enriching cultural heritage nationwide.
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.
Established in 1998, The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS) celebrates the best in websites, videos, advertising, mobile apps, and social media through its annual awards, judged by industry leaders and creative celebrities.
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.
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.
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.
Isabelle von Ribbentrop, Executive Director of Prix Pictet, talks to Margaret Courtney Clarke and David Uzochukwu about technique, identity and passion. Both photographers have previously been shortlisted for the Prix Pictet.
This special episode of Pictet’s 'Found in Conversation' podcast is hosted by Isabelle von Ribbentrop and explores the power of the image with Edward Burtynsky, a Canadian photographer who has spent his life photographing the impact of economies on the environment.
In this episode of Monocle on Culture, Lucrezia Motta talks to Bella von Ribbentrop about the new Prix Pictet theme, 'Storm' (11.11). Bella explains the thinking behind the latest theme, highlighting the positive aspects that result from a storm, such as resilience, regeneration and renewal.
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.
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.
Following the exhibition and awards, Prix Pictet showcases the photographs in this publication, a must-see for those with an interest in sustainability, climate change, and biodiversity.
This publication features the work of 43 photographers during the Covid-19 pandemic. Historian Peter Frankopan and novelist Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi also contributed to the publication.
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.
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.
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.
Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity supports one of the world's leading paediatric hospitals, Great Ormond Street Hospital, by raising funds for cutting-edge research, advanced medical equipment, and exceptional patient care.
