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 now been confirmed in his position by the board of directors.
The Board of Directors of Regio Energie Solothurn has appointed Martin Bucher as Director, thereby confirming him in his role. According to a press release, Bucher had already taken over the operational management of the regional energy supplier in July 2025 and has successfully led the company. It was particularly his high level of technical expertise, his strategic clarity and his inclusive and goal-oriented leadership that enabled Bucher to stand out in a multi-stage selection process involving over 100 candidates.
Before joining Regio Energie Solothurn last year, Bucher gained many years of management experience in the energy and finance sectors, including at energy supply companies and in management consultancy. The new director thus combines technical, regulatory and business management expertise, which enables him to further develop Regio Energie Solothurn in a sustainable manner, the statement said.
Regio Energie Solothurn supplies the city of Solothurn and surrounding municipalities with electricity, gas, district heating and water. The public-law company is wholly owned by the city of Solothurn. The mayor, Stefanie Ingold, serves as chair of the board of directors by virtue of her office.