Nicole Pfister Fetz has a University degree in history of art and history. After working in museums, for independent cultural projects and further education programmes in the nonprofit sector, Nicole Pfister Fetz was the managing director of the Swiss professional writers’ and translators’ association A*dS Autrices et auteurs de Suisse from 2007 to 2023 and a board member of the collective rights management organisation ProLitteris and of the umbrella association of Swiss artists associations Suisseculture. She has published numerous articles in the fields of the history of art, cultural studies and the politics of literature and is a guest lecturer at various universities and colleges – among others, for cultural lobbying at the University of Basel. In addition to her new task as EWC Secretary-General, Nicole Pfister Fetz remains president of the Society of Swiss art history (GSK) and of Suisseculture Sociale (an umbrella organisation of cultural associations with the aim to improve the social security of cultural workers in Switzerland).

As a result, Nicole Pfister Fetz has established and maintains cultural-political and interdisciplinary networks on a regional, national, and international level, brings in broad knowledge of cultural support and promotion and is experienced in leadership and management. Also, her scientific and journalistic activities are clear benefits.