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Pestalozzi invites applications for the 2026 Stiftepriis

Die Pestalozzi Gruppe startet ab Juni die Bewerbungsphase für den Stiftepriis 2026. Der Preis würdigt Lehrabsolventinnen und -absolventen aus den Bereichen Gebäudehülle und -technik sowie Metallbau und -verarbeitung ab einem…

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Handover of the baton in Zug

There is an important personnel change at the Zug Economic Development Agency. After more than thirteen years at the helm of the Business Contact Point, Beat Bachmann is retiring and…

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Management change in the energy division of a large utility company

Vertina Investment Foundation is investing fresh capital in four new-build projects in the first quarter of 2026. Their completion will increase the total portfolio value of the Vertina Residential investment…

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From the construction group to the top of the railway

Swiss Federal Railways elected a new Chairman of the Board of Directors at its Annual General Meeting on 29 April 2026. André Wyss, former CEO of Implenia, has big shoes…

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CEO becomes a partner in assembly group

The CEO of the ERNE Group, Giuseppe Santagada, intends to become a partner in the construction and property group in the future. The founding family welcomes Santagada's decision to acquire…

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New head of department to drive strategic development in the economy and labour market

Daniel Müller is set to take up the post of Head of the Office for Economic Affairs and Labour of the Canton of St. Gallen on 1 May. The current…

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New director to drive the energy supplier’s strategic development

Martin Bucher is the new director of Regio Energie Solothurn. Bucher had already taken over the operational management of the company on an interim basis in July 2025 and has…

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Location marketing attracts 264 companies to Switzerland

In 2025, cantonal, regional and national location marketing organisations attracted a total of 264 companies to Switzerland. That is 33 more than in the previous year. They have already created…

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Succession planning launched at regional utility

Helmut Perreten has announced his resignation as CEO of Industrielle Betriebe Interlaken (IBI), effective mid-2027. Perreten has led IBI since 2015. He intends to pursue a career outside the energy…

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Strategic reorientation with a focus on energy and technology

Margarita Aleksieva will take over as Head of BKW's Energy Production division at the beginning of April. She will also be promoted to the Group Executive Board. The current Head…

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Christina Doll and Andreas Zettel have been newly elected to the board of Netzwerk Standort Schweiz. The business development officer for the town of Schlieren and the deputy director of…

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Global employer rating strengthens position in the competition for talent

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