January 2025
2025 New Year's Revolutions
Our UBS Global Visionaries share their revolutions for the year ahead.

As we step into 2025, the spirit of innovation and positive change is more vibrant than ever. Our UBS Global Visionaries are once again leading the charge with bold ideas and an unwavering commitment to make the world a better place. To shine a light on their journeys, we asked them to share their New Year's 'Revolutions' for the year ahead.
In 2024, our GVs saw incredible achievements, from groundbreaking advancements in technology to transformative social initiatives. As we look ahead, the diverse goals and missions of each and every GV continue to reflect the breadth and depth of the challenges they are tackling. Whether it's closing the digital divide, enhancing sustainability, or making quality education accessible to all, their revolutions aim to drive significant impact in 2025.
Join us as we explore the aspirations of our UBS Global Visionaries. Let their stories inspire you to envision and create your own revolutions for the new year!
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"As we embark on 2025, Powercoders remains dedicated to closing the digital divide by empowering refugees and migrants through ICT training and opening doors to careers in the IT industry. With Switzerland facing a shortage of nearly 40,000 ICT specialists, we are committed to addressing this demand by equipping our participants with the skills they need to thrive in the this industry. Our mission is to foster equal opportunities for diverse talents in the tech sector.

"At Moleaer, we unlock the power of nanobubble technology to increase efficiency, productivity, and sustainability for our customers. 2025 is about delivering this impact at scale. We know that even nano-sized innovations can drive big transformations – every partnership and solution we implement contributes to stronger communities and a healthier planet.

"Perkins helps children with disabilities find their place in their world. This has been our work for nearly 200 years; it’s the reason Perkins-trained teachers have been called “miracle workers.” And in 2025, we're looking ahead to a new year of making quality education accessible, driven by our shared belief that every child can learn.

"2024 has been a transformative year for DePoly. Being named a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, winning the Top 100 Swiss Start-Up Award, and breaking ground on our Showcase plant in Monthey were major milestones. Additionally, our partnership with Swiss clothing brand Odlo showcased the growing demand for sustainable solutions across industries.

"In 2024, we've continued to drive innovation in resilient agriculture at Regrow Ag, taking #110 on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™. Our digital platform has empowered businesses across the supply chain to measure, reduce, and report their environmental impact while enhancing profitability.

"In 2024, methane solidified its role as a critical focus in global climate action, with widespread recognition that reducing methane emissions is essential to achieving climate goals. Now, in 2025, methane is expected to take centre stage in the fight for a healthy planet.

"At Enveda, we are incredibly proud to have entered the clinic fulfilling our 2024 resolution: advance a leading pipeline of 10 drug candidates, and raised an incredible USD 130million series C in 2024. We're just getting started and are even more excited about what is on the horizon in 2025.

"2025 is our year to double down on proving the business value of sustainability.
The CSRD and other regulations are kicking in, but political fluctuations and wavering focus on sustainability bring uncertainty.