Ferdinand Stutz stepped down from his role as Independent Board Member, effective April 2, 2025. On the same date, Yanni von Roy-Jiang was appointed as Board Member. Von Roy-Jiang has held several leadership roles across finance, purchasing, production, and quality management, and she has served as a member of the Management Board and Chief Operating Officer at Webasto Group, since 2022.
On April 17, 2025, Martine Ferland, formerly the CEO and President of Mercer, was appointed for election to the Board of Directors at the Adecco Group's 2025 Annual General Meeting.
At the Annual General Meeting of Adval Tech Group on May 15, 2025, René Rothen and Hans Dreier stepped down from their roles as Chairman and Board Member respectively. Dirk Lambrecht and Jörg Buchheim were elected to the Board of Directors, with Lambrecht assuming the position of Chairman. Additionally, Christoph Hammer and Beat Ritler were re-elected to their positions.
Vice Admiral Raquel (Rocky) Cruz Bono stepped down from her role as Independent Board Member, effective May 6, 2025. Deborah DiSanzo Eldracher will join as an Independent Board Member, effective September 1, 2025. She brings over 30 years of experience in technology and healthcare, serving as President of Best Buy Health and overseeing the company's health technology business, since 2020.
Sandra Berberat Kecerski has been appointed as Board Member, effective May 2025, bringing a wealth of experience. Since 2020, she has been an independent entrepreneur and board member, gained in financial control, reporting, and audit roles across organizations such as the City of Winterthur, UBS, and Deloitte.
At the ordinary general meeting on May 14, 2025, Xavier Bouton and Dr. Ekaterina (Katia) O. Walsh stepped down from their roles as Independent Board Members. Simultaneously, Bruno Chiomento and Jeanne P. Jackson were elected as new Independent Board Members. Chiomento brings extensive leadership experience from his tenure at Ernst & Young (EY) Switzerland Chairman and CEO, and currently holds several board position. Jackson, the Executive Chair of Spanx and founder of MSP Capital, also brings substantial expertise from senior roles and her current board membership at Monster Beverages.
The peptide manufacturer Bachem has Simone Wyss Fedele to its Board of Directors, on April 30, 2025. Wyss Fedele has been the CEO of Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE) since 2019, and she previously served as Chief Economist and Head of Public Affairs at Novartis International in Switzerland.
Michèle Costafrolaz has stepped down from her position as an Independent Board Member, effective April 29, 2025. On the same date, Simona Terranova begun her role as Shareholder Representative.
On April 16, 2025, Dr. Domenico (Domen) Scala stepped down from his role as Chairman, after serving on the Board since 2011, including nine years as Chairman. On the same day, Stephan Schindler was elected as the new Chairman, along with the re-election of several Board members and appointments to the compensation committee.
Sonja Stirnimann and Prof. Dr. Felix Uhlmann have started a role as Independent Board Member, effective April 1, 2025. Stirnimann brings extensive expertise in corporate governance, financial services, risk management, and cybersecurity to her new role, while Prof. Dr. Uhlmann brings deep expertise in public economic law, regulation, and corporate governance.
Dr. Martin Zwyssig will leave a role as Deputy Chairman in 2026. Dr. Zwyssig, a Swiss citizen born in 1965, brought significant expertise through his financial leadership roles and has been an integral member of the Board of Directors since 2011. Additionally, Tom Hallam joined the Board of Directors at the 2025 Annual General Meeting.
Antoinette Hunziker-Ebneter will step down as Chairwoman of the Board of Directors at Berner Kantonalbank (BEKB) in May 2026 after twelve years on the board, including eleven years as Chair. Dr. Annelis Lüscher Hämmerli, a finance expert and BEKB board member since 2019, has been appointed as her successor, effective May 12, 2026. Lüscher Hämmerli, currently CFO at Helvetia Group, will step down from her role by April 2026 to prepare for her new position at BEKB.
At the General Meeting on April 16, 2025, all board members standing for re-election were confirmed, and Manja Greimeier was newly elected, bringing the board back to six members. Greimeier brings an extensive knowledge of sensor and camera technology for vehicle construction, which is becoming increasingly important for Bucher.
Stefan Scheiber, former CEO of Bühler, will transition to Chairman of the Board of Directors following the February 2026 General Meeting, succeeding Calvin Grieder.
Ton Büchner will step down from the Board of Directors by the end of 2025, as part of a planned succession process. Jacques Sanche, an experienced industry leader and current CEO of Bucher Industries, will be proposed as a new Board Member at the July 2025 Annual General Meeting and will assume the role of Chairman on December 15, 2025.
On April 8, 2025, Gregor Greber stepped down as Independent Board Member, while Andrea Sieber joined as a Board Member, bringing legal expertise, industry knowledge, and governance experience to the Board. In the meantime, Felix Sulzberger - former CEO (2008-2016) and Interim Chairman (Executive) - was appointed Chairman (Independent Board Member).
On 1 June, 2025, Thomas Stöcklin was appointed CEO after two years in the Board of Directors, including one year in the positions of Vice Chairman.
On April 8, 2025, Cham Swiss Properties announced several changes to its Board. Prof. Dr. Annelies Häcki Buhofer and Philipp Buhofer joined as new Board Members. Dr. Christoph Caviezel transitioned from Deputy Chairman (Independent Board Member) to Board Member, while Dr. Felix A. Thöni assumed the role of Vice Chairman. Additionally, Prof. Dr. Marie-Noëlle Venturi-Zen-Ruffinen stepped down from her position as Independent Board Member.
William (Bill) W Douglas III and Prof. Dr. Reto Francioni have respectively departed from their roles as Independent Director and Senior Independent Director, effective May 23, 2025. On the same date, Pantelis (Linos) D Lekkas and Stavros Pantzaris have begun their roles as Directors at the company.
At the Comet Group's Annual General Meeting, on April 10, 2025, shareholders approved all board proposals, electing Benjamin Loh as the new Chairman, succeeding Paul Boudre, who did not seek re-election after two years on the board as Chairman. Loh brings as many years of experience as an executive in the electronics and semiconductor industry. Additionally, all other board members standing for re-election were confirmed for another year.
The Swiss Mobiliar Holding has announced that Dr. Beat Brechbühl joined its Board, effective May 16, 2025. This comes as Elgar Fleisch steps down after twelve years due to term limits. Brechbühl has been a member of the Mobiliar Cooperative Board since 2018 and of the Governance Committee since 2022, making him well-acquainted with the company's values and culture.
Thomas Aebischer stepped down from his role as Vice Chair (Independent Board Member) in May 2025, transitioning to the role of Independent Board Member. Kenneth (Ken) S. Lochiatto, formerly Independent Board Member, succeeded him on the same date.
Selina Casutt has been elected as a new Member of the Board of Directors, effective May 24, 2025. Casutt joins as the fifth Member of the Board, alongside Chairman Martin Wipfli and existing members Walter Häusermann, Bruno Cathomen, and Andy Egger, all of whom were re-elected for another term. Casutt brings extensive experience in project management and leadership in the photonics and innovation industry.
During the Annual General Meeting on April 10, 2025, shareholders of the Emmi Group approved all proposals from the board of directors. Rebekka Iten and Christian Troxler were elected as new Board Members, succeeding Diana Strebel and Werner Weiss, who did not seek re-election. Anette Weber was elected to replace Christina Johansson, who passed away in February 2025.
At Feintool's Annual General Meeting on April 29, 2025, Martin Klöti was confirmed as Vice Chairman, and Marcus Bollig and Heinz Loosli were re-elected for another year.
Jean-Daniel Heiniger has been nominated as the new Chairman of the Board at the agricultural cooperative Fenaco. He is set to take over from Pierre-André Geiser, who will step down due to term limits, during the delegates' meeting in 2026.
René Keller has announced his resignation from the Board of Directors of the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), effective June 30, 2025, to pursue new professional opportunities. Keller, who joined the FINMA board in February 2024, provided significant contributions in the areas of digitalization and new technologies during his tenure.
On May 1, 2025, Vincent Albers stepped down from his role as Independent Board Member, while Dr. Beat Schwab joined the Board as an Independent Board Member. Schwab brings extensive expertise in real estate, asset management, and executive leadership to the Board of Directors. Additionally, Richard Mark Campbell-Breeden stepped down from his role as Interim Chairman (Independent Director) on April 30, 2025.
On April 25, 2025, Benjamin Mühlemann and Sonja Stirnimann stepped down from their roles as Independent Board Members, while Angela Petruzzi joined the Board as an Independent Board Member, bringing expertise in finance, auditing, and business management.
Anne-Catherine Berner has transitioned from her role as Independent Board Member to Chair, effective June 4, 2025. She succeeds Thomas Heinrich Glanzmann, who stepped down from his position as Chairman (External Board Member) on the same date.
In June 2025, Peter E. Bodmer has stepped down as Chairman and exited the Board, with Philipp Good, a Board member since 2024 and former CEO of Fisch Asset Management, assuming the role.
Herbert Scheidt, who has served as Vice Chairman and has been a board member since 2010, has been appointed Chairman in April 2025, succeeding Giovanni Ciserani. Scheidt brings extensive leadership expertise on financial markets, corporate governance, and strategic oversight from various organization.
On May 14, 2025, Holcim underwent several board changes. Kim Fausing transitioned from Independent Director to Independent Chairman, succeeding Jan Philipp Jenisch, who stepped down as Chairman. Jürg Oleas and Hanne Birgitte Sørensen also left their roles as Independent Director and Vice Chairwoman, respectively. Meanwhile, Adolfo Orive and Dr. Sven Schneider joined the board as Independent Directors.
Bernhard Pulver, the Chairman of the Board of Directors at Insel-Gruppe, will step down from the board at the beginning of November 2025 after seven years of service. Adrian Schmitter has been appointed to succeed him. Schmitter, a lawyer, has led the Kantonsspital Baden since 2014 and previously held roles as head of the Regionalspital Emmental and Secretary General of the Department of Health and Social Affairs in Canton Aargau.
On May 1, 2025, Noel Paul Quinn was appointed Chairman of Julius Baer, replacing Vice Chair Richard Mark Campbell-Breeden who had assumed this position temporarily as Interim Chairman, and Dr. Romeo Lacher, who stepped down from the role as Chairman on April 10, 2025. Quinn brings exceptional leadership and financial expertise to the Board of Directors, supported by his extensive career at HSBC, where he served as Group CEO.
Effective April 16, 2025, Dr. Andreas (Andy) Häberli transitioned from an Independent Board Member to the Chairman of KOMAX Holding. His predecessor, Dr. Beat Kälin, remains in the Board as an Independent Board Member. Additionally, Prof. Dr. Roland Siegwart stepped down from his position as Independent Board Member, and Daniel Lippuner was appointed Board Member.
Landis+Gyr has announced significant changes to its Board of Directors, effective June 25, 2025. CEO Peter Mainz did not seek re-election to the Board, opting to focus on his role as company leader during its strategic realignment.
The Board has also nominated Brett Carter and Steve Louden as new members, aligning with the company’s planned US listing. Carter brings expertise in the energy and utilities sector, while Louden offers strong financial management and leadership experience in technology companies, including as CFO of Roku.
Logitech’s Board of Directors has nominated Guy Gecht as the next Chairman, succeeding Wendy Becker, who will step down following the September 2025 Annual General Meeting. Gecht, a Board Member since 2019 and interim CEO from June to December 2023, was previously involved in a leadership dispute between founder Daniel Borel and the Board. Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber expressed strong support for Gecht's nomination, anticipating a smooth transition and productive collaboration similar to that with the outgoing Chair, Wendy Becker.
Prof. Dr. Michèle Florence Sutter-Rüdisser joined the board of directors at MCH Group as the delegate for the Canton of Basel-Stadt, succeeding Dr. Dagmar Maria Kamber Borens, effective May 27, 2025. She is a titular professor at the University of St. Gallen, leading the Institute for Law and Economics, and brings expertise in corporate governance, finance, controlling, and auditing. The Canton of Basel-Stadt, a shareholder, retains the right to two board seats, with Raphael Wyniger also representing its interests.
Sandrine Zweifel joined the Board of Directors as Non-executive Member on May 9, 2025. Her extensive expertise in healthcare, research, and leadership is expected to contribute valuable perspectives to the company’s strategic endeavors.
Rudolf Stäger concluded his tenure as Chairman of MetrioPharm’s Board of Directors on April 17, 2025, following an extraordinary General Meeting that marked significant changes in the company’s leadership. His departure, along with three other Board members - Ekkehard Brysch, Dr. Werner Wolf, and Markus Wenner - was part of a planned restructuring to position the company for its next phase of clinical development and potential strategic exit.
MetrioPharm announced on April 23, 2025, that the newly established Board of Directors unanimously elected Dr. Stephan Rietiker as Chairman at its constituent meeting.
Alois Schärli has been elected to the Board of Directors following the General Meeting on May 22, 2025. He succeeds Isabel Stirnimann Schaller, who stepped down after reaching the statutory term limit. Schärli previously served as CFO at Berner Kantonalbank until his retirement in April 2024 and held the position of Deputy CEO since 2019.
Raoul Stöckle has been elected as the new Chairman of the Board of Mobility, the car-sharing cooperative, succeeding Markus Mahler, who steps down after five years. Stöckle, a Board Member since 2023 and founder of Bond Mobility and Ecotricity, is expected to guide Mobility through its transformation. At the cooperative's Delegates' Assembly, Laurent Roux, Director of Verkehrsbetriebe Luzern and Board Member of the Swiss Association of Public Transport (VöV), was also elected as a new Board Member. Current Board Members Carol Chisholm, Rebecca Karbaumer, and Matthias Wunderlin were re-elected.
On May 20, 2025. Prof. Dr. Michael Tojner transitioned from Co-Chairman to Chairman, while Thomas Charles Williams stepped down from his role as Co-Chairman but continues supporting the company as an advisor on strategic initiatives. Dr. Michael Hubertus Pistauer, Co-CEO and CFO, has been elected to the Board of Directors and will gradually step back from executive duties to ensure a smooth CFO transition, while retaining an active oversight role. Additionally, Martin Ohneberg has been nominated to the Board, while Silvia Buchinger and Helmut Wieser stepped down from their position as Board Member, effective May 20, 2025. These changes align with Montana Aerospace's focus on its Aerostructures core business.
Nestlé Chairman Paul Bulcke stepped down from his position following the General Assembly on April 16, 2026, after nearly 50 years with the company. The Board of Directors has nominated Vice Chairman Pablo Isla as his successor to ensure a smooth transition. Bulcke, who served as Nestlé CEO from 2008 to 2016 and Chairman since 2017, stated his decision was driven by a desire to focus on family and personal interests.
On May 22, 2025, Kenneth (Ken) Allen Fox III stepped down from his role as Independent Director. On the same date, Helena Helmersson joined the company as an Independent Director and Member of the Nominations and Compensation Committee. Helmersson, who served as CEO of the H&M Group from 2020 to 2024, brings extensive experience in the fashion industry and sustainability, aiming to enhance On's strategic capabilities and governance to support future growth.
On May 8, 2025, Dr. Franz Egle and Jürgen Fischer stepped down from their respective roles on the Board of Directors. Their departures are part of broader changes to the Board’s composition aimed at streamlining governance and adapting to the company’s evolving strategic priorities.
Orior announced on April 2, 2025, that it is restructuring its leadership with Monika Friedli-Walser was appointed Chairwoman of the Board of Directors succeeding Remo Brunschwiler, who is stepping down for personal reasons. Friedli-Walser also takes over operational management of the Group from interim CEO Filip De Spiegeleire as Delegate of the Board of Directors. Additionally, Sandro Fehlmann, a lawyer, joined the Board on the same date.
Eric Neil Assimakopoulos stepped down from his position on the Board of Directors on May 23, 2025, after contributing significantly to the company’s strategic direction as a real estate investor focused on residential properties in Germany. On the same date, Alexander Hesse joined the Board of Directors, bringing extensive expertise in European real estate and asset management.
Pilatus plans to propose its long-serving Head of Research and Development, Bruno Cervia, for election to the Board of Directors at the next Annual General Meeting in spring 2026. Cervia, who has led R&D and served as Deputy CEO since 2009, brings deep technical expertise and leadership experience to the Board.
Barbara Janom Steiner has been appointed as the new Chairwoman of the Board at Repower on May 14, 2025. Nominated by anchor shareholders, including the Cantons of Graubünden and Zürich and the UBS Fund CEIS 3/UBS-CEIS 2, Barbara Janom Steiner aims to strengthen the local influence at the helm of Graubünden's largest energy provider. Janom Steiner, a former Graubünden government president, brings extensive knowledge of the canton and its structures, alongside her financial expertise, to Repower.
Raphael Richterich was appointed Chairman on May 14, succeeding his father, Felix Richterich. Eva Richterich was elected Vice Chairwoman, and Birgit Conix, Cristina Kenz, and Hans Melotte were elected as new non-familymembers of the Board of Directors.
Hans-Peter Schwald stepped down from his position as Independent Board Member on April 24, 2025. Known for his strategic acumen and ability to navigate complex business environments, Schwald’s leadership has been integral to the success of the organizations he served.
The Swiss Federal Council has appointed Rainer Schulz as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors for technology group Ruag International, effective May 20, 2025. Schulz, a Board Member since 2020 and Vice Chairman since 2024, succeeded Remo Lütolf, who announced his retirement. Schulz previously served as CEO of Rehau Group from 2010 to 2018.
At its General Meeting, Ruag elected Jean-Marc Lenz, former CEO of SR Technics Group and a veteran with over 30 years of aviation industry experience, as a new Member of the Board of Directors. The meeting also reaffirmed Jürg Rötheli as Chairman and re-elected Elisabeth Bourqui and Roland Leuenberger as Board Members, while Monica Duca Widmer, Nicolas Gremaud, and Sibylle Minder Hochreutener stepped down from their positions.
On May 14, 2025, Board Members Rolf Lanz and Gregor Greber did not seek re-election at the 2025 Annual General Meeting, while Dr. Monika Krüsi and Déborah Carlson-Burkart were elected as Independent Board Members. This transition marks a significant step in R&S Group's evolution from a private equity-owned company to a publicly listed entity, enhancing its independence and diversity.
The industrial company Schlatter has appointed Michael Hauser as new Chairman of the Board, taking over the role from Paul Zumbühl. Zumbühl remains on the three-member Board as Board Member.
Dr. Anja Isabella Koenig has been appointed Lead Independent Board Member from her role as Independent Board Member on May 12, 2025.
In April, Ola Rollén was elected as the new Chairman, with Niren Chaudhary and Urs Riedener joining as Board Members, while Andreas Umbach, Matthias Währen, Wah-Hui Chu, and Laurens Last did not seek re-election. The Board decided not to recommend Laurens Last for re-election, due to a legal dispute, he is the largest shareholder with over a 10% stake.
Kwok (Frankie) Wang Ng has been appointed as Board Member, effective March 25, 2025. He succeeds Monika Baumann Ribar, who stepped down from her role as Independent Board Member on the same date.
Thomas Wellauer, Chairman of the Board of Directors, has announced he will step down at the 2026 Annual General Meeting. Wellauer, who has served as Chairman since 2020, led the company through a strategic realignment, introducing a growth-oriented strategy, enhancing profitability, and revamping the leadership structure. The Board has begun the search for his successor, with Wellauer remaining in his role until the 2026 Annual General Meeting to support ongoing priorities.
Dr. Adrian Rüesch the long-standing Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors, resigned in May 2025 as he reached the age limit of 70 years. At the same time, Stefan Scheiber, CEO of Bühler Group since 2016, was elected to the Board of Directors.
On May 28, 2025, Simonetta Acri and Werner Lieberherr were appointed Board Members. Meanwhile, Donatella Sciuto and Janet G. Davidson stepped down from their role as Independent Board Member. Acri brings a wealth of expertise in banking, financial services, and corporate finance to the Board of Directors. Additionally, Lieberherr brings extensive international leadership experience across the energy, aerospace, and automotive industries, with a proven track record in driving strategic growth and operational excellence.
Steven (Steve) Duncan Wood has begun his role as Board Member, effective May 21, 2025. He brings over 20 years of experience in capital markets with a proven ability to deliver strategic, operational, capital allocation, and governance enhancements that drive increased shareholder value.
Switzerland Global Enterprise has nominated Dr. Simone Wyss Fedele to become Chairwoman of the Board of Directors, effective 2027. She will succeed Chair Ruth Metzler-Arnold.
Swiss Steel has proposed its CEO, Frank Koch, as a new member of the Board of Directors, following David Metzger's decision not to seek re-election. This change was announced in the invitation to the General Meeting published on Friday.
On June 17, 2025, Dr. Luka Müller-Studer stepped down from his position as Chairman of the crypto bank Sygnum. On the same date, Sygnum expanded its Board of Directors by appointing Pia Tischhauser, Member of the Swiss Re Board of Directors, and Vinod Kumar, Deputy Chairman of the private equity group Everstone. Additionally, Sygnum announced that Gabriela Maria Payer, Interim Chairwoman since September 2024, has officially been appointed Chairwoman. These appointments will support the bank’s growth and globalization strategy.
On April 10, 2025, Dr. Karen Jane Huebscher stepped down from her position as Independent Vice Chair, after one year in that position and a total of 12 years as a Member of the Board of Directors.
On April 11, 2025, Martin Kall stepped down from his role as Vice Chairman, while Prof. Dr. Miriam Meckel was appointed Board Member. Prof. Dr. Meckel brings extensive experience in media and communication, an entrepreneurial spirit, and expertise in the field of artificial intelligence.
At the 35th ordinary General Meeting of Vaudoise Versicherungen, shareholders approved all Board proposals, including the election of Francoise Hélène Béguin to the Board of Directors. Béguin, with over 30 years of experience, previously served as a partner at KPMG and chaired its Board from 2020 to 2024. Philippe Hebeisen was re-elected as Board President, with several Board and compensation committee members re-elected for one year.
Prof. Dr. Annelies Häcki Buhofer stepped down from her role as Independent Board Member, effective April 8, 2025. Franziska Gsell and Dr. Carsten Liesener both started roles as Board Members on the same date. They bring extensive expertise in global marketing leadership, sustainability, strategic brand management, organizational transformation, and smart infrastructure to the Board of Directors.
In June 2025, Gabriel Décaillet has stepped down from a role as Vice Chairman (Independent Board Member) and Serge Métrailler left his position as Independent Board Member. In the meantime, Laure Deppierraz has been appointed Vice Chairman and Hervé Udriot Board Member.
WIR Bank, which operates as a cooperative, has elected Germann Wiggli as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors, succeeding Marc Reimann, who stepped down due to age. Heinz Fuchs also retired and did not seek re-election, while Daniel Hug and Yvonne Seiler Zimmermann were appointed Board Members. Hug brings significant expertise in wealth management, audit and compliance, banking operations, and governance, while Seiler Zimmermann brings significant experience finance, academia, and governance.
Peter Brabeck-Letmathe has transitioned from Vice Chairman to Chair, effective May 2025. After 15 years in the Board of Director as Vice Chairman and extensive leadership roles, he brings a wealth of company and industry knowledge, along with a global perspective.
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