Pfanner & Frei AG, founded in 1913, is a company deeply rooted in the Swiss electrical industry and is characterised by comprehensive services in the areas of classic electrical installations, modern e-mobility solutions and smart home technologies. Under the management of Enis Bajra and Timo Wenger, Pfanner & Frei AG has established itself as an innovative and reliable partner with a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
Re.com Elektroanlagen AG, an integral part of the Zurich electrical landscape since 2001, is known for its high-quality services and strong commitment to innovation and technological development. With the acquisition by Pfanner & Frei AG, re.com will continue to operate as an independent company, but with increased co-operation in various technical and operational areas.
“re.com is known for its excellent reputation in the Zurich region. Leading this professional company into the future is our heart’s desire,” agree the new partners Enis Bajra and Timo Wenger.
“After 25 years, the time has come to hand over the company to a new generation. The match between the two corporate cultures and market orientations is ideal for ensuring the long-term succession of my life’s work,” says Romeo Raffaele.
Romeo Raffaele, the founder of re.com Elektroanlagen AG, sees the partnership with Pfanner & Frei AG as an ideal opportunity to place the company in the hands of a new generation while continuing the company’s values and quality standards. Enis Bajra will take over as Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Executive Board, while the long-standing Managing Director Alex Stanzani will continue to manage the day-to-day operations.
This partnership is an exemplary approach for the long-term safeguarding and further development of both companies and strengthens their position in a dynamically growing market. Employees, customers and business partners can continue to rely on the proven quality and professionalism of re.com, which will now be further expanded with the additional resources and expertise of Pfanner & Frei AG.
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Pfanner & Frei AG takes over re.com Elektroanlagen AG
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New Managing Director and change of Board of Directors at the location promotion organisation
Lukas Huber is to head Greater Zurich Area AG(GZA). The Board of Directors of the location marketing organisation has appointed the relocation expert, who has been working for the organisation since 2002, as the successor to Sonja Wollkopf Walt, GZA announced in a press release. Wollkopf Walt will be leaving the location promotion organisation at her own request at the end of 2024. A symbolic handover of office will take place on 20 August as part of GZA’s 25th anniversary celebrations.
Lukas Huber joined GZA as an analyst in 2002. The business economics graduate later took over responsibility for the Life Sciences division. The designated Managing Director is currently COO and Market Manager Asia for the location marketing organisation.
“We would like to thank Sonja Wollkopf Walt for her many years of outstanding work and her constant 100 per cent commitment to the Greater Zurich Area AG,” said Balz Hösly, Chairman of the Board of Directors of GZA, in the press release. “With Lukas Huber, GZA will be able to continue on its successful course and expand its focus on innovation, sustainability and a strong market presence.”
In the same press release, GZA announces a change to the Board of Directors. Reto Bleisch, Head of the Office for Economy and Tourism of the Canton of Graubünden, will replace Christoph Schärrer. The Delegate for Economic Development of the Canton of Schaffhausen is stepping down from his post as scheduled. “This change is part of GZA’s corporate governance, which aims to reflect a variety of perspectives on the Board of Directors,” the press release explains.
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Miljan Gutovic becomes new CEO of Holcim
The Board of Directors of Holcim has appointed Miljan Gutovic as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Holcim with effect from 1 May, according to a press release. He will succeed Jan Jenisch, who wishes to concentrate on his role as Chairman of the Board of Directors and is standing for re-election at the Annual General Meeting in May. The Board of Directors has also appointed Jenisch to lead the planned IPO of Holcim’s North American business in the USA.
Gutovic has been a member of Holcim’s Executive Committee since 2018. The Australian holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a doctorate in materials science and engineering from the University of Technology in Sydney. He was Head of the Middle East and Africa region, then of the Europe region and was responsible for Operational Excellence. Under his leadership, Holcim has strengthened its market positions, achieved industry-leading margins and turned decarbonisation into a driver of profitable growth, according to the press release.
Miljan Gutovic is “a highly qualified colleague who has made a decisive contribution to the successful transformation of Holcim into the leading company for innovative and sustainable construction solutions”, the still acting CEO Jenisch is quoted as saying. “Miljan has increased our profitability in Europe to a record level, successfully executed strategic transactions and built excellent teams.”
“As a passionate civil engineer, there is no more exciting company for me than Holcim – especially at a time when decarbonisation and advanced technologies are changing the way we build. I look forward to working with the Holcim teams worldwide,” future CEO Gutovic is quoted as saying.
Holcim, based in Zug, is one of the largest producers of building materials in the world. The company produces concrete, gravel and cement at 55 sites across Switzerland and turns demolition materials into resource-saving products.
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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
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CEO Yonas Mulugeta Resignation at the end of September 2023
CSL Immobilien has already begun the search for a suitable successor to ensure a smooth transition and uninterrupted business operations.
“On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would already like to thank Yonas Mulugeta for his many years of tireless commitment to CSL Immobilien. He has done an outstanding job together with the management and has made the company a leading player in the real estate industry,” says Markus Schawalder, VRP of CSL Immobilien. “We are confident that we will find a suitable successor who will further develop the company into the next phase on the successful path that Yonas Mulugeta has taken. Our goal is to continue to drive innovation and growth at CSL Properties.”
Yonas Mulugeta will remain closely connected to the real estate industry after his retirement as an active entrepreneur and will take on new entrepreneurial challenges.
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Patrick Berger takes over management of DBU Facility Services
Patrick Berger has been the new Managing Director of DBU Facility Services AG in Schlieren since 1 January. The 30-year-old is not only the new head of the family business, but also a partner in DBU, according to a media release from the company specialising in facility management. Patrick Berger takes over the company management from his father Daniel Berger.
He joined DBU in 2020 to assist with the introduction of the Abacus ERP software. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) covers the areas of personnel, resources, capital, operating resources, materials and information and communication technology. For more than two years, Patrick Berger has been working to further digitalisation within the DBU.
“It is a huge privilege and not at all self-evident that I can take on such a great responsibility at my young age,” Patrick Berger, who has a Master’s degree in business administration, is quoted as saying. “Thanks to this succession solution, the responsibility for DBU remains in the hands of the owners,” Daniel Berger is quoted as saying.
In addition to the new managing director, DBU has also brought other young executives into the team. in 2021, Joanna Schneider took over as Head of Administration and Human Resources. She joined DBU as a commercial apprentice and has worked her way up to become a member of the management team.
Sandro De Nardo, Head of Finance and responsible for Information and Communication Technology (ICT), is a new, young face who joined the DBU in 2021. In spring 2022, Reto Langenegger, an experienced facility management employee, joined the company as operational head of Facility Services. With the strong management team, the new managing director wants to concentrate on overarching topics and strengthen the DBU’s position in the market.