candea offers cross-industry, tailored support in corporate management, strategy development, reorganization, transformation, and shaping growth as well as interim solutions — in Human Resources and Finance, from scale-ups and SMEs to large enterprises. We don't just advise; we implement specific solutions together with you.
"Efficiency, individuality, and true added value build the foundation of how we work."
Strategic and operational HR management — from strategy through process optimization to project support. Tailored for SMEs and large enterprises.
Explore HR offerings →C-level Finance Leadership & Excellence on an interim, fractional, or project basis — from financial strategy and steering to ERP and AI integration, all the way to scaling international finance organizations.
Explore Finance offerings →Our HR Expertise provides skilled, tailored support in strategic and operational Human Resources management — from strategy development through process optimization to the delivery of specific HR projects. We don't just advise; we implement together with you.
"We cover the entire HR function — from strategic direction to process design to concrete project delivery. We bring many years of leadership experience from SMEs and large enterprises: practical, actionable, and always as equals."
A clear HR strategy provides direction, strengthens corporate culture, and aligns HR work with long-term business objectives.
Adaptability, clear structures, and a strong corporate culture as decisive success factors for sustainable development.
A professional HR organization as the foundation for effective people work. Design, optimization, and digitalization of HR structures.
Successfully introducing new systems, processes, or organizational structures — with shared goal alignment and pragmatic execution.
When in-house capacity or specialized expertise is missing — from concept to implementation, with practical, hands-on solutions.
Every company has its own challenges. Reach out — we'll find the right solution for your situation.
Finance Excellence means more than solid numbers and clean financial statements. The finance function must serve as an enabler — strategic, forward-looking, cross-functional, and execution-focused. We bring years of operational C-level accountability: as CFOs and CIOs in large international enterprises, and equally in scale-up environments across all growth phases.
"What we offer isn't pure consulting — it's accountability for execution. With a pronounced hands-on mentality, we take on not only analysis and recommendation, but also the operational leadership role: we work alongside you and own the results."
Effective financial strategies, tailored to your starting position, growth ambitions, and capital structure.
Redesigning finance processes and organizational structures — pragmatically, feasibly, and with future automation in mind.
The path to an AI-ready finance function — through the lens of experienced practitioners who know where the real obstacles lie.
From founding phase through hypergrowth to large enterprise — we've walked this journey ourselves.
Finance transformation projects often fail due to lack of leadership — not lack of expertise.
C-level Finance Excellence on a part-time or interim basis — for companies that need CFO-level expertise but either can't or don't want to fill a full-time role, or that need to bridge a specific phase of transformation, reorganization, or problem-solving.
Every company has its own challenges. Reach out — we'll find the right solution for your situation.
HR and Finance are sensitive areas, which is why a trust-based partnership forms the foundation of our work. Our services are available as one-time or time-limited engagements, but can equally extend into long-term partnerships.
We generally aim for long-term cooperation, as this creates an important basis of trust and allows us to deepen our understanding of your company.
candea's services can be booked on an hourly basis or at fixed flat rates.
We define the collaboration and fee structure individually with you and your company.candea is a Zurich-based consulting firm that supports companies in two key leadership areas: HR Expertise and Finance Excellence. The firm is jointly led by Ramona Leuener and Frank Powa.
Partner | HR Expertise
Partner | Finance Excellence
We look forward to your inquiry — no obligation, fully confidential.
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The data controller as defined by the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP / nDSG) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is:
For individuals residing in the EU or EEA, the GDPR applies additionally. For inquiries regarding your GDPR rights, please contact one of the email addresses listed above.
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candea processes personal data only to the extent necessary to provide our consulting services. We follow these principles:
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Depending on the nature of your contact with candea, we process different categories of personal data:
| Category | Examples | Context |
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| Contact data | Name, email, phone, company name, role | Initial contact, engagements |
| Communication data | Email content, meeting notes | Inquiries, consulting |
| Contract data | Engagement details, fee agreements, project documents | Engagement execution |
| Financial data | Billing address, payment details (for invoicing only) | Accounting |
| Usage data | IP address, browser type, page views, timestamps | Website operations |
| HR-related data | Organizational charts, anonymized employee data (within HR engagements) | HR engagements (confidential) |
We generally do not process special categories of personal data unless expressly agreed for a specific engagement and legally permissible.
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| Purpose | Legal Basis (FADP / GDPR) |
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| Responding to inquiries and initial conversations | Legitimate interests / pre-contractual measures (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) |
| Conclusion and execution of consulting engagements | Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) |
| Invoicing and accounting | Legal obligation / contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b) and (c) GDPR) |
| Website operation and optimization | Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) |
| Legal retention and documentation obligations | Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR) |
| Relationship management and networking | Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) |
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When visiting www.candea.ch, the web server automatically records technical data ("server log files"): IP address, date and time of access, pages viewed, browser type and version, and operating system. This data is used exclusively for technical website operation and deleted within 30 days at the latest.
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When you contact us by email, we process your data to respond to your inquiry and to prepare for a possible collaboration. This data is not shared with third parties and is deleted once the purpose has lapsed and no legal retention obligation remains.
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In the context of consulting engagements, we process contact details of designated contacts, HR data of employees (where contractually agreed), financial data, and engagement-related communication. For data processing on behalf of clients, we enter into a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR. The confidentiality of all information obtained during an engagement is protected by NDA agreements.
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candea does not generally share your personal data with third parties. Disclosure only occurs to processors (e.g., hosting providers), under a legal obligation to disclose, with your explicit consent, or where required for a commissioned engagement. We do not share data for advertising purposes, nor do we sell personal data.
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Personal data is generally processed in Switzerland or within the EU/EEA. For international engagements, we ensure an adequate level of data protection through appropriate measures.
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| Data Category | Retention Period |
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| General inquiries (without engagement) | 12 months after end of communication |
| Contract data / engagement documents | 10 years after engagement closure (Swiss Code of Obligations, Art. 958f) |
| Invoice records / accounting | 10 years (Swiss tax and commercial law) |
| Server log files (website) | Maximum 30 days |
| Engagement-related HR data of third parties | Deleted / returned after engagement closure |
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candea implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:
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Under the Swiss FADP and — where applicable — the GDPR, you have the following rights:
To exercise your rights, please contact us in writing. We will process your request within 30 days, free of charge.
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candea reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. The current version is always available at www.candea.ch. The version in force at the time of data processing always applies.
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For questions about data protection or to exercise your rights, please contact:
You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC):
Individuals residing in the EU or EEA additionally have the right to contact the competent national data protection authority (Art. 77 GDPR).
