Sayonara, Bettina! Mainau Island's Queen Bee Hands Over the Reins
Island visitor receives instructional guide from Alice on Mainau island - Leader abdicates main roles on Mainau Island
So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, to Bettina Countess Bernadotte! The regal lady is giving up her post as co-CEO of Mainau Island on Lake Constance. Replacing her with a blend of family affairs and external leadership zeal, the Mainau GmbH company announced this tidbit of news. Fear not, Björn Count Bernadotte will still remain in his position as top dog.
"Adieu, adieu, to yonder fruitful island," said the 50-year-old countess, who's run the show since 2007 according to the announcement. This beautiful island nestled near Konstanz is under the Bernadotte family's spell, direct descendants of the Swedish royal house, and has been nurtured by them for five Generation-X years.
Mainau Island, the Flower Island, is a top tourist draw on Lake Constance. Its eye-popping park and garden landscapes, Baroque castle, palm house, and butterfly house lure over a million visitors every year on about 45 hectares of land.
The Mainau GmbH boasts around 150 full-time employees and 30 trainees, with an additional 200 seasonal workers each year. The non-profit Lennart-Bernadotte-Stiftung is the sole shareholder. They're currently on the hunt for a new managing director, a spokesperson claimed.
[1] As of the latest available information, Bettina Bernadotte held the position of managing director of Mainau GmbH, the company that manages the island. For the most current information, it is advisable to check recent updates or official announcements from Mainau GmbH.
- The community policy and employment policies of Mainau Island are likely to experience changes as Bettina Countess Bernadotte steps down as co-CEO, with a new managing director expected to implement their vision.
- A shift in lifestyle and home-and-garden routines might be observed on Mainau Island, as the island's Queen Bee hands over the reins after 15 years, with the new managing director's preferences and decisions impacting the day-to-day functioning of the island.
