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  • Roman Mayer takes over as Head of the Federal Office for Spatial Development

    Roman Mayer takes over as Head of the Federal Office for Spatial Development

    Roman Mayer will take over as Head of the Federal Office for Spatial Development (ARE) on 1 October 2025. The 51-year-old from Nidwalden brings with him in-depth knowledge from his previous role as Deputy Director at the Federal Office of Energy and is considered an expert in complex authorisation procedures, legislative processes and sectoral planning.

    With his legal training and his positions in various cantonal administrations, Lucerne, Basel-Landschaft and Bern, Mayer stands for a balanced combination of expertise, administrative practice and strategic foresight.

    Spatial development as the key to location attractiveness
    The ARE is at the centre of spatially relevant future issues such as overall transport, settlement development, sustainable use of resources, maintaining quality of life and promoting economic areas. Under the new management, it is expected that these challenges will be tackled in an even more networked manner – with coherent, forward-looking planning across sectors and spatial types.

    This is a key message for investors, project developers and location managers. The federal government is strengthening the planning framework and thus promoting stable and attractive investment areas in the long term.

    Generational change with vision
    Roman Mayer succeeds Maria Lezzi, who has headed the Federal Office since 2009 and will retire at the end of September. Her era was characterised by far-reaching impulses in spatial planning and the sustainable development of Switzerland. The Federal Council would like to thank her for her many years of service.

    In Mayer, a high-profile personality is now taking over who will continue to think about and shape spatial development in the context of social, ecological and economic transformation.

  • Peter Baumgartner new Chairman of the Board of Directors of Admicasa

    Peter Baumgartner new Chairman of the Board of Directors of Admicasa

    Admicasa Fondsleitung AG announced the appointment of Peter Baumgartner as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors on 17 October 2024. Baumgartner brings many years of experience in international business and has an extensive network in various industries. He was previously CEO of Etihad Airways, where he led key strategic initiatives. Baumgartner’s appointment succeeds Beat Langenbach, who previously held the position.

    Experience and vision for the future
    Peter Baumgartner can look back on an impressive career in aviation, including senior positions at Swissair, Swiss and Etihad Airways. After returning to Switzerland, he founded the management consultancy Bluearbre Ltd. through which he continues to be actively involved in the consulting and investment scene. His international mandates in various sectors, including the property industry, make him the ideal choice for Admicasa Fondsleitung AG.

    Admicasa on course for growth
    Admicasa Fondsleitung AG, founded in autumn 2023, has already successfully launched its first real estate fund, the Admicasa Real Estate Fund. The fund focuses on investments in prime locations in the agglomeration and aims to utilise appreciation potential and generate attractive returns. With Baumgartner as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors, Admicasa Fund Management plans to further expand its innovative strength and implement new strategies to create value in the property sector.

    A visionary management style
    Peter Baumgartner emphasised in his first statement that he was looking forward to working with Admicasa’s experienced Board of Directors. “The Admicasa Group’s innovative approach fits in with my conviction of sustainable economic value creation. I am convinced that together we will open up new perspectives for fund management and ensure long-term success,” said Baumgartner.

  • New CEO Giuseppe Santagada at the Erne Group

    New CEO Giuseppe Santagada at the Erne Group

    A new chapter begins with the appointment of Giuseppe Santagada as Group CEO, who officially took up his role on 1 January 2024. Santagada, an experienced industrial engineer with an MBA from the University of St. Gallen and further studies at Harvard Business School, brings with him an impressive career ladder, most recently as Group COO and Delegate of the Board of Directors at Vebego, where he worked in Switzerland, Germany and Austria.

    As the new CEO, Santagada will play a key role in the further development of the company’s strategy. He plans to work closely with the fourth generation of the ERNE family, the Board of Directors and the Executive Board to strengthen the organisation along the value chain and align it even better with market requirements and customer needs.

    Daniel Erne, Chairman of the Board of Directors, commented favourably on the new appointment: “In Giuseppe Santagada, we have the ideal manager to ensure the continuity, success and strategic growth of our family business.” Santagada’s extensive experience and far-reaching network are seen as fundamental resources for the future development of the Group.

  • CSL Immobilien appoints Piffaretti and Walter as co-CEOs

    CSL Immobilien appoints Piffaretti and Walter as co-CEOs

    Renato Piffaretti will take office on 1 October as one of two future CEOs at Zurich-based CSL Immobilien. According to a media release, his focus will be on product development and product marketing. He was most recently Head of Real Estate Switzerland at Swiss Life Asset Management AG.

    The company, led by Chairman of the Board Markus Schawalder, has decided on a co-CEO structure to succeed Yonas Mulugeta, who will leave at the end of September. Piffaretti’s competencies will complement those of Thomas Walter. The latter will take up his post as Co-CEO on 1 March 2024 at the latest and will then be responsible for the areas of business and digitalisation.

    “The appointment of Renato Piffaretti and Thomas Walter is the right step to strengthen and expand CSL’s services,” Schawalder is quoted as saying in the statement. “They will successfully shape the future of CSL Immobilien based on the cornerstones of innovation, quality and responsibility.”