We create formats for encounters that bring together people and brands – independent of time, space and location.

Tom Winter

CEO

Previous employment:
General Sales Manager and Deputy CEO, Globus. Prior to that, 14 years in senior management positions in the telecoms industry in Switzerland and abroad.

Education:
Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the EPFL, Lausanne, with specialisations in process management, logistics and transport planning. Various specialist and leadership-specific training courses, including the INSEAD Telecom Strategies and Agile Organisations programmes.

Lea Frisch

Co-CDMO

Previous employment:
Head of Business Development at BERNEXPO AG. Prior to that, Senior Concept Developer at Rufener Events Ltd.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Communication at the Berlin University of Applied Sciences. Various subject-specific and management training courses, including a Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Entrepreneurial Leadership at the Bern University of Applied Sciences and Design Thinking at Dark Horse Innovation.

 

Dominic Burkhalter

Co-CDMO

Previous employment:
Since 2007, various roles including web developer, IT business analyst and Head of IT at BERNEXPO AG. Prior to that, web developer for the Federal Office of Transport (FOT).

Education:
Business Data Processing Specialist, Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education, WISS Schulen für Wirtschaft Informatik Immobilien AG. Various subject-specific training courses, including Web Business Manager at the Computerschule Bern.

Jan Gilgen

CFO

Previous employment:
Head of Controlling at BERNEXPO AG. Prior to that, Director of Controlling and Director of Finance and Accounting at Scout24 Switzerland Ltd.

Education:
Master’s degree in Controlling and Consulting (currently studying, master’s thesis not yet complete) at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW). Various subject-specific and management training courses, including EXPERTsuisse at Swiss GAAP FER. Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education in Business Administration and Chartered Specialist in Accounting and Financial Management.

Oliver Vrieze

CHO

Previous employment:
Head of Sales and Marketing and member of the Management Board of FIFA Museum Ltd. Prior to that, Head of Sales and Marketing and member of the Management Board of KKL Luzern Management AG.

Education:
Master’s degree in Business Administration for Hospitality and Tourism Management from the Hotel Management School Maastricht, Netherlands. Several advanced training courses, including “Foundations of Leadership” and “Developing you, developing others”.

Oliver Senn

COO

Previous employment:
Managing Director of CTS – Congrès, Tourisme et Sport SA. Prior to that, Head of Membership Services at Swiss-Ski and lecturer on crazes in gaming at the University of Bern.

Education:
Master’s degree in Sport and Sports Science with a minor in Media and Communication Sciences from the University of Bern, Switzerland. Several advanced training courses, including CAS marketing management and sales, CAS digital transformation and CAS online marketing and social media; as part of an Executive Master of Business Administration in Marketing Management.

Peter Stähli

  • Managing Director of the Swiss Entrepreneurs Foundation
  • Chair of the Board of Directors
  • Member of the Board of Directors since 2019
  • Elected on 29.05.2020 until 2026 AGM

Various memberships of Boards of Directors and activities, including:
LWA AG, Chair of the Board of Directors
STS AG, member of the Board of Directors
Mineralquelle Adelboden AG, member of the Board of Directors
MachIQ Software Services Ltd., member of the Board of Directors

Sandra von May-Granelli

  • Study of law at the University of Bern
  • Owner, Chair of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Feusi Bildungszentrum AG
  • Member of the Board of Directors since 2020
  • Elected on 11.05.2021 until 2024 AGM

Various memberships of Boards of Directors and activities, including:
Private University of Applied Sciences PHW Bern, Chair of the Board of Directors BGF Bernische Genossenschaft für Feuerbestattung , member of the Board of Directors be-med: Berner Berufsfachschule für medizinische Assistenzberufe AG , member of the Board of Directors medi | Zentrum für medizinische Bildung, member of the Foundation Board Handels- und Industrieverein des Kantons Bern, member of the Board Handels- und Industrieverein des Kantons Bern, Sektion Bern , member of the Board Swiss Employers’ Association

Dominique Schmid

  • Lic. rer. pol. MBA, Finance and Technology, A&O Psychology
  • St. Claraspital AG, Head of Innovation and Technology and member of the Management Board
  • Member of the Board of Directors since 2015
  • Elected on 11.05.2021 until 2024 AGM

Various memberships of Boards of Directors and activities, including:
Domicil Bern AG, member of the Board of Directors
Messepark Bern AG, member of the Board of Directors

Andreas Rickenbacher

  • Lic. rer. pol., Business Administration and Political Science
  • Proprietor of Andreas Rickenbacher Management Ltd
  • Member of the Board of Directors since 2016
  • Elected on 20.05.2022 until 2025 AGM

Various memberships of Boards of Directors and activities, including:
Aebi Schmidt Holding AG, member of the Board of Directors
BKW Energie AG, member of the Board of Directors
HRS Real Estate AG, member of the Board of Directors
Switzerland Innovation Foundation, President
International Lauberhorn Races Association, Vice-President
Swiss Economic Forum (SEF), member of the Advisory Board
Former Councillor for the canton of Bern

Pascal Jenny

  • Business Economist (University of Zurich)
  • President of Arosa Tourism
  • Founder of “there-for-you.com” NGO/foundation
  • Major shareholder in “tfy-consult” providing SME sustainability check-ups
  • Member of the Board of Directors since 2022
  • Elected on 20 May 2022, with term of office until the 2025 general meeting

Various directorships and activities, including:
Säntis Schwebebahn AG, Member of the Board of Directors,
Swiss Management Zürich, Member of the Board of Directors,
Swiss Handball Association (SHA), President,
Swiss Olympic, Executive Committee,
Arosa Bears Foundation, President

Sandra Banholzer

  • Degree in Business Administration FH
  • CEO RAUSCH AG KREUZLINGEN
  • Member of the Board of Directors since 2023
  • Elected on 2 June 2023 until the 2026 AGM

Previous positions (selection):
Head of BU International, Member of the Segment IV Management Board at Migros Industrie Ltd (Chocolat Frey AG, Midor AG, Delica Ltd, TCS, La Riseria)
Head of Sales, BU Biscuits & Snacks, Member of the Management Board, Midor AG
Trade Manager Migros Industrie Canada (Toronto)

Sascha Zahnd

  • President of digitalswitzerland
  • Member of the Board of Directors at Logitech
  • Member of the Board of Directors at mytheresa.com
  • Various mandates in private equity
  • Member of the Board of Directors since 2023
  • Elected on 2 June 2023 until the 2026 AGM

Previous positions (selection):
Chairman of the Board of Directors at Valora Holding Ltd.
Vice President EMEA, Tesla
Vice President Global Supply Chain, Tesla
Various executive positions at Swatch Group and IKEA; Switzerland, USA, China, Mexico

The structure of the BERNEXPO GROUPE.

  1. BERNEXPO AG

    Around 650 shareholders

    Shares traded on OTC-X (trading platform of BEKB)

    1. Together AG

      Shareholding in per cent: 100

    2. MESSEPARK BERN AG

      Shareholding in per cent: 26,8