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  • New CEO to take over management of the construction supplier from January 2025

    New CEO to take over management of the construction supplier from January 2025

    From 1 January, the Arbonia Group will once again be led by a CEO who is not also a member of the Board of Directors. As announced by the company, the Board of Directors has appointed Claudius Moor as CEO. Born in Switzerland in 1983, he has worked for Arbonia since 2015 and has been CEO of the Doors Division since 2020. Previously, he was Head of Group Strategy and Corporate Development at the Arbon-based building supplier.

    Alexander von Witzleben will remain Chairman of the Board of Directors “until further notice”. Born in Germany in 1963, he has chaired the Board of Directors since 2015, was also Delegate of the Board of Directors and CEO ad interim until 2022 and has been Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors since then.

    “We are very pleased to welcome Claudius Moor in his new role as CEO of Arbonia”, Alexander von Witzleben is quoted as saying in the press release. “With his extensive knowledge of the industry, his commitment and his great passion for the door business, he has everything it takes to lead Arbonia into a positive future.”

  • Beatrice Lifart tritt als neue CEO an

    Beatrice Lifart tritt als neue CEO an

    Since joining the company in 2000 as Head of Human Resources, Beatrice Lifart has steadily developed her career. She has filled her most recent position as Deputy CEO with her deep understanding of the organisation and her exceptional management skills. Under her leadership, Human Resources has focused heavily on driving employee development and advancement, which in turn has been the foundation for high customer satisfaction.

    As a member of the Executive Board and in her role as Deputy CEO, Lifart has made a decisive contribution to the company’s success. She has also demonstrated her ability to combine strategic foresight with a strong focus on customer orientation in various interim management positions, including as head of construction management. This experience makes her the ideal manager to continue positioning Livit successfully in a rapidly changing industry.

    Hermann Inglin, Chairman of the Board of Directors, emphasises Lifart’s significant influence on the company’s image: “Beatrice Lifart has made a significant contribution to Livit being perceived today as an innovative and future-oriented company. Her outstanding customer focus and strategic vision have set new standards in the industry.” With Beatrice Lifart at the helm, the Board of Directors is relying on an experienced manager who will ensure stability and quality in the further development of Livit. Her vision for the company, coupled with her commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, promises a dynamic future for Livit.

  • Markus von Gunten joins the management of the Admicasa Group

    Markus von Gunten joins the management of the Admicasa Group

    As part of its ongoing expansion and commitment to quality and comprehensive expertise, the Admicasa Group has announced a significant recruitment. Markus von Gunten, founder of von Gunten Baumanagement AG and its successful director until the end of 2020, has been appointed a member of the Executive Board by the Board of Directors of Admicasa Holding AG. This decision underlines the Admicasa Group’s endeavour to further expand its leading position in the construction sector and strengthen the interdisciplinary solutions it offers its customers.

    Von Gunten, whose company has planned and realised projects with a total value of over one billion Swiss francs during his time at the helm, brings extensive expertise and high quality standards to the company. Since the takeover of his company by the Admicasa Group, von Gunten has been Chairman of the Board of Directors of Admicasa Bauwerk AG and has already made a significant contribution to strengthening the construction segment in this role.

    Serge Aerne, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Admicasa Group, emphasises that the integration of Markus von Gunten into the Executive Board is strategically important for the further development of the company. Aerne emphasises that von Gunten’s 40 years of experience and his extensive knowledge of the property sector are a valuable asset to the team and will make a decisive contribution to achieving the Group’s goals in terms of growth, quality and customer satisfaction.

    With this move, the Admicasa Group is sending a clear signal that it will continue to rely on strong leadership and deep industry knowledge to consolidate its position in the market and expand its services beyond the boundaries of the traditional property business. The appointment of Markus von Gunten underlines the Group’s commitment to excellence and innovation in an ever-changing market.

  • Beatrice Bichsel becomes new Head of SBB Real Estate

    Beatrice Bichsel becomes new Head of SBB Real Estate

    Beatrice Bichsel has worked in various functions at SBB Real Estate for twelve years. During this time, she has become familiar with the various facets of the business and has played a decisive role in shaping the division. Beatrice Bichsel has been Head of Facility Management as a member of the Management Board since June 2020 and has been interim Head of SBB Real Estate since Alexander Muhm took over at SBB Freight Traffic. As Head of Facility Management, she has strategically realigned the department, standardised service provision throughout Switzerland and further developed the business processes and organisation.

    Beatrice Bichsel will take over as Head of SBB Real Estate on 1 September 2023. Beatrice Bichsel holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in law from the University of Berne and was admitted to the bar of the Canton of Berne in 2008. Most recently she completed an Executive MBA at the University of St. Gallen. She is 41 years old and lives in Gümligen.

    “I am delighted that with Beatrice Bichsel we have been able to attract a dynamic, committed and competent leader as part of our internal succession planning. She is very familiar with SBB, the real estate industry and our current challenges,” says SBB CEO Vincent Ducrot.

    The Board of Directors and the Management Board wish Beatrice Bichsel much pleasure and success in her new tasks

  • SJA-Holding secures the long-term direction of the most important industry award

    SJA-Holding secures the long-term direction of the most important industry award

    The most important annual event for outstanding achievements in the Swiss construction and real estate industry, the Real Estate Award, has been secured for the long term. The company of the same name is being taken over by the owner-managed SJA-Holding based in Rapperswil. The investment company focuses primarily on financing, development, project management and services in the real estate sector, as well as IT services and digitalisation projects.

    “We are very proud that we can secure the independence and long-term development of this most important industry event in Switzerland with our commitment,” says SJA owner Serge Aerne. “The Real Estate Award is something like the Oscar for top performance in the construction and real estate industry. This motivated us to answer the call of the founders, who were willing to sell, to take over the event. Over the past ten years, they have made the award what it is today. They deserve respect and thanks for that!”

    The founders, Miran Mislovic and André Spathelf, are also satisfied. “We are very happy that we have found the right partners in SJA-Holding and in Serge Aerne. The solution found guarantees that the Real Estate Award will continue to be independent, innovative and pioneering.”

    Mara Schlumpf will take over the management as of 1 April 2023. She is currently still working as a journalist and head of print/online at “Südostschweiz” in Chur. Previously, she was Head of Events at the Aargauer “Landanzeiger”.

    This year, co-founder Miran Mislovic is still responsible for the organisation of the 11th edition, which is already in full swing. It will take place in the usual setting on 21 June 2023 at the Mövenpick Hotel in Zurich-Regensdorf. Innovative ideas and concepts can now be submitted in one of the five categories. An independent jury of experts and a public vote will judge the applications. “We want to stick to this system because it guarantees the highest degree of independence,” says Serge Aerne. However, with a view to the future, it is planned to include further categories such as sustainability or innovative forms of financing in order to better reflect the dynamic development of the industry.

    Applications for 2023 can be submitted at www.realestateaward.ch

  • CEO leaves Flughafen Zürich AG

    CEO leaves Flughafen Zürich AG

    Flughafen Zürich AG is facing a change in its leadership: CEO Stephan Widrig is stepping down from his post at the end of April after 23 years with the company. According to a media release, he will take over as CEO of Allreal Holding AG from May 1, 2023. During his tenure at Flughafen Zürich AG, Widrig was in charge of real estate management and, as a member of the Executive Board, was responsible for all non-aviation business areas, including real estate. At Allreal, he succeeds Roger Herzog, who announced his resignation earlier in the day, according to a statement.

    “After almost 15 years on the executive board of Flughafen Zürich AG and in my ninth year as CEO, it seems sensible to me to pass on the management baton,” Widrig is quoted as saying. “The timing is favorable as all business units are in stable and competent hands, the pandemic is well overcome and the strategic focus for the next years is clear.”

    As Flughafen AG points out, the company has experienced strong growth phases under Widrig’s leadership. He said he successfully diversified the business model and led the airport “safely and economically independently through the historically unprecedented crisis in aviation caused by the Corona pandemic.”

    Chairman of the Board of Directors Andreas Schmid thanks Widrig for his “great, dedicated and long-standing commitment”. Flughafen AG now intends to initiate the process to identify a successor.

  • The Swiss Immo Fair will not take place in 2022

    The Swiss Immo Fair will not take place in 2022

    Die Verantwortlichen haben sich entschieden, die Vorbereitungen für die Immo Messe Schweiz 2022 abzubrechen. Auf Anfrage der Messeleitung hat ein erheblicher Teil der Aussteller die Absage der Messe einer Durchführung mit 2G oder 2G+ oder weiterem Hinausschieben des Durchführungsentscheids vorgezogen. «Dafür haben wir Verständnis und erachten den gemeinsam mit unseren Ausstellern gefällten Entscheid als sinnvoll. Die Immo Messe Schweiz steht für ein kompetentes Angebot von der Planung über den Bau bis zur Sanierung von Immobilien sowie ein inspirierendes wie informatives Messeerlebnis für Aussteller, Besucherinnen und Besucher. Unter den gegebenen Umständen hätten wir das nicht gewährleisten können», erklärt Messeleiterin Olga Pelliccione. Auch sei der Zeitpunkt der Absage richtig gewählt: «Alle Beteiligten haben sich für die Durchführung eingesetzt. Jedoch ist es aufgrund der knappen Vorbereitungszeit nicht mehr möglich, länger auf Klarheit bezüglich Schutzmassnahmen und der Akzeptanz ebendieser beim Messepublikum zu warten».

    Zuversichtlich in den Frühling
    Die Absage der Immo Messe Schweiz folgt jener der Tier&Technik 2022, die Ende Februar hätte stattfinden sollen. «Die aktuellen Entwicklungen und die Prognosen der Expertinnen und Experten stimmen uns zuversichtlich. Wir sind optimistisch, dass der Absage der Immo Messe keine weiteren mehr folgen müssen», erwartet Katrin Meyerhans, Leiterin Bereich Messen der Olma Messen St.Gallen. Die Vorbereitungen für die 44. OFFA Frühlings- und Trendmesse mit der 37. OFFA-Pferdemesse laufen deshalb planmässig weiter. Zahlreiche Aussteller und Partner sind an Bord und ein Grossteil des Programms steht. Die OFFA findet vom 20. bis 24. April 2022 statt.

  • Reinforcement of the PRIVERA management

    Reinforcement of the PRIVERA management

    As of January 1, 2022, PRIVERA will strengthen its management team. Andreas Wegmüller will be the new Head of Management Switzerland and a member of the PRIVERA management team.

    Andrea Wegmüller is a federally certified real estate trustee. He has a master's degree in real estate management and has been part of the PRIVERA team for 5 years. He is currently regional manager for management in the east.

    Andrea Wegmüller will continue to head the management region East directly and will also be responsible for the West region on an interim basis. The Central Region will continue to be headed by Nicole Kuhn. From January 1, 2022, Nadja Abdelrahim will be the new head of the Wallisellen branch. Ms. Abdelrahim is a real estate manager with a federal certificate and has been a team leader at PRIVERA Wallisellen for almost three years.

    About PRIVERA AG
    A company of the Investis Group – has its headquarters in Gümligen. It is the leading independent Swiss real estate service provider. PRIVERA AG covers all real estate services along the life cycle of a property and thus offers its customers the decisive added value. Thanks to the nationwide network of branches, PRIVERA AG has a high level of regional market competence and excellent local relationships.

    Media contact PRIVERA AG
    Alisha hero
    Communication specialist
    T: 058 715 63 32
    alisha.held@privera.ch
    www.privera.ch

  • Thomas Casata becomes the new CEO of PLAZZA

    Thomas Casata becomes the new CEO of PLAZZA

    Thomas Casata (1965, Swiss citizen) has been CFO for PLAZZA AG since 2016. He studied business administration at the University of Stuttgart and has many years of extensive experience in the financial sector. Among other things, he worked as a partner for EJ Capital AG and for around 13 years was CFO and member of the executive board of ExecuJet Aviation Group in Zurich, Ascom in Bern and Esec in Cham.

    For PLAZZA, the appointment of Thomas Casata as CEO means the continuation of the very successful and proven team of management. As CFO, he quickly familiarized himself with the specifics of the real estate sector, professionally managed the finance department and developed an exemplary basis for decision-making for the management and board of directors. In his new role he will play an even more important role in the further development of PLAZZA.

    Thomas Casata says: “I am delighted with the additional trust that the Board of Directors has placed in my work and in myself. PLAZZA is excellently positioned and has a promising pipeline. In my new leadership role, I would like to consistently pursue this path to success together with my team. "


    Ralph Siegle's tasks in the real estate area will in future be carried out by a real estate / portfolio manager as a member of the three-person management team. This position will be created as of January 1, 2022 as part of the succession plan. The Board of Directors has already initiated the relevant search.

  • Alain Baumgartner complements the management team at Zug Estates

    Alain Baumgartner complements the management team at Zug Estates

    Alain Baumgartner, MRICS, has been Head Real Estate Portfolio Management and member of the extended management team at Avobis Group AG in Zurich since October 2019. Before that, he worked for over 10 years as a portfolio manager at Swiss Life Asset Management AG, most recently as Head Portfolio Commercial / Centers and Deputy Head of Portfolio Management. Mr. Baumgartner holds a MAS Master's in Advanced Studies in Real Estate Management from the HWZ University of Applied Sciences in Zurich.

  • PKG pension fund for SMEs – new head of real estate and member of the executive board

    PKG pension fund for SMEs – new head of real estate and member of the executive board

    Hans-Urs Baumann succeeds Gerold Moser. As of January 1, 2021, Hans-Urs Baumann will be the new Head of Real Estate and a member of the management of the PKG Pension Fund. He succeeds Gerold Moser, who was responsible for real estate matters at the PKG pension fund for 17 years.

    Hans-Urs Baumann (55), who will take up his post on January 4, 2021, is a proven real estate specialist with a sound education: He is a university of applied sciences architecture and has a postgraduate degree in business administration and management as well as a master's in real estate management from the University of Applied Sciences in Zurich .

    For four years, Hans-Urs Baumann worked as a canton master builder for the canton of Lucerne. His area of responsibility included, among other things, the management of the real estate department of the canton. He is currently a member of the management team of Fundamenta Group (Schweiz) AG, an independent Swiss real estate company in Zug. Hans-Urs Baumann, who lives with his family in Lucerne, will also become a member of PKG management when he takes office.

    His predecessor, Gerold Moser (64), who will retire as Head of Real Estate and a member of the Executive Board at the beginning of 2021, has built up the PKG Pension Fund's real estate portfolio in the 17 years of his activity. It now has a volume of CHF 600 million. He attached great importance to sustainability. The “Schweighof” new building project in Kriens (jointly owned by the Lucerne Pension Fund), for example, will be the first development in Central Switzerland to be built and certified in accordance with the guidelines of the 2000 Watt Society. From the end of 2020, the entire Schweighof will also be powered by energy from lake water
    heated.

    «With Hans-Urs Baumann we were able to perfectly arrange the successor to Gerold Moser in all matters. The extensive specialist knowledge of Hans-Urs Baumann enables the continuation and further development of our real estate portfolio. I would like to thank Gerold Moser, who will train Hans-Urs Baumann for his commitment today. "

    Peter Fries, CEO of the PKG Pension Fund

    «The sustainable real estate strategy of the PKG pension fund convinces me because it also enables long-term and future-oriented further development. The PKG pension fund has an excellent reputation and is known for its far-sighted and prudent investment policy
    known. I am happy to provide impetus. "

    Hans-Urs Baumann, new Head of Real Estate at PKG Pension Fund:

    The management of the PKG pension fund is composed as follows: Peter Fries, Chairman; Romy Portmann, Head of Pensions; Peter Duft, Head of Finance and Accounting, and now Hans-Urs Baumann, Head of Real Estate.

    PKG pension fund

    The PKG pension fund, based in Lucerne, is one of the leading autonomous community institutions for occupational pensions in Switzerland. It was established in 1972 as a pension fund for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Today, the PKG pension fund, with 1,677 affiliated companies, 35,423 insured persons, 5,044 pensioners and current assets of CHF 7.8 billion, is one of the largest private pension institutions in Switzerland. It employs 32 people. The wide-ranging real estate portfolio of the PKG pension fund comprises 30 units. The majority of these are residential properties in the cantons of Lucerne, Zurich, Nidwalden, Aargau, Schwyz and Thurgau. The PKG pension fund only invests in good locations. The apartments are of an attractive standard and are in the middle price segment.
    www.pkg.ch