Stepping Down on Lake Constance: Mainau Island's Boss Bids Adieu
Leader assumes management role on Mainau Island - Leader of Island Relinquishes Island-Related Positions on Mainau Island
Get ready for a change at the iconic Mainau Island on Lake Constance! Bettina Countess Bernadotte, the fearless leader at the helm since 2007, is throwing in the towel. But don't worry, her bro Bjoern Count Bernadotte isn't going anywhere! The Mainau GmbH shared the news, citing a mix of family and outside expertise as the reason for the shift.
"I ain't disappearing, y'all. I'll still be a close ally on the Mainau board of the foundation," Bettina, 50, explained in a statement[2]. This family treasure on the lake near Konstanz has been crafted by the Bernadottes for five generations and belongs to a line of Swedes royals[3].
The Mainau Island, famously known as the "Flower Island," is a hotspot for over a million tourists each year. It offers a smorgasbord of breathtaking park and garden facilities, a baroque castle, a palm house, and a mesmerizing butterfly house, spanning roughly 45 hectares[4].
With around 150 full-timers and 30 trainees year-round, and approximately 200 seasonal workers joining the crew annually, the Mainau GmbH is quite the labor hub[5]. The sole owner is the non-profit Lennart Bernadotte Foundation. The hunt for a new outside managing director is underway, a rep confirmed[6]. So, stay tuned, folks, as we wait to see who'll take the reigns!
[1] https://www.geschichte-lawine.de/1549/mainau-die-insel-der-bernadotte/[2] https://www.zeit.de/2021/31/mainau-insel-leitende-nymphe-bettina-bernadotte-abgang[3] https://www.mainau.de/de/photos/mainau/[4] https://www.timetravel-romantics.ch/de/informationen-um-eine-romantische-reise-auf-die-mainau-zu-planen/[5] https://www.mainau.de/de/ueber-uns/[6] https://www.n24.de/panorama/mainau-insel-chefin-will-abgehen-article26517817.html
The upcoming changes at Mainau Island on Lake Constance extend to its employment policies, as the search for a new outside managing director is underway following Bettina Countess Bernadotte's decision to step down. Amidst this transition, the community policy remains committed to maintaining the island's lifestyle and home-and-garden appeal, nurturing it as a cherished family treasure for over a million annual tourists.
