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  • Philipp Good joins the Board of Directors of Helvetica

    Philipp Good joins the Board of Directors of Helvetica

    Philipp Good joins the existing board, whose members include Peter E. Bodmer (Chairman), Dr Hans Ueli Keller (Vice Chairman), Dr Franziska Blindow-Prettl, Theodor Härtsch and Herbert Kahlich. He joins the management body at a time when sustainability is playing an increasingly important role in the property sector. His election is seen as a strategically important step for the future positioning of the Helvetica property funds, which aim to secure stable returns for investors in the long term through sustainable investment solutions.

    Focus on sustainable investments
    With his many years of experience in dealing with pension funds and specialised sustainability investments, Good strengthens Helvetica Property Investors AG’s commitment to responsible investing. His ability to develop investment strategies that achieve positive social and environmental impacts in addition to returns is particularly relevant. “His experience in the area of sustainable investment solutions will help to ensure that the Helvetica property funds are equipped for the future,” emphasised Chairman of the Board of Directors Peter E. Bodmer.

    Setting the strategic course for the future
    Philipp Good is highly motivated to put his expertise at the service of Helvetica: “I am looking forward to developing innovative and responsible investment solutions together with the Board of Directors. My aim is to create solutions that combine economic success with positive social effects.” This strategic decision will ensure that Helvetica remains a leading player in the field of sustainable property investments in an increasingly challenging market environment.

    With the election of Philipp Good, Helvetica is sending a strong signal for its future-oriented focus in the area of sustainable property investments. This strengthening of the Board of Directors will enable the company to focus even better on the challenges and opportunities of the property industry and secure attractive long-term returns for its investors.

  • Limmatstadt AG prepares for the next stage

    Limmatstadt AG prepares for the next stage

    As announced, Balz Halter has resigned as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Limmatstadt AG. Erika Fries, Peter Rauch and Franziska Schopp also stepped down at the Annual General Meeting on 12 March at JED Schlieren. “We want to make room for new forces,” says Halter. The shareholders of the regional location promoter unanimously elected Lara Albanesi (Administrative Director of the Kurtheater Baden), the Mayor of Weiningen and Weytec co-owner Mario Okle and Jasmina Ritz to the Board of Directors. They will join Josef Bütler and Jörg Krummenacher, who are currently on the Board. Jasmina Ritz announced her resignation as Managing Director of Limmatstadt at the end of 2024.

    The new Board of Directors will primarily have to deal with financing. According to Balz Halter, expenditure amounts to around CHF 600,000, a third of which is for staff. The municipalities and the two cantons pay 200,000 francs, the economy 150,000 francs. Halter AG will pay the remainder, most recently CHF 250,000. His company will do this one last time in 2024, said the initiator of Limmatstadt AG.

    Both politicians and the business community are called upon to provide future funding. “We need regional location promotion,” said Urdorf mayor Sandra Rottensteiner. “We need to divide the funding so that we can maintain the structures of Limmatstadt AG.” Urdorf is prepared to double its contribution.

    The Limmat Valley SME and Trade Association, the Spreitenbach Industry, Services and Trade Association(IDH), the Schlieren Chamber of Commerce and the Dietikon Industry and Trade Association support the further development of the regional location promoter. A joint vision, a performance mandate and a financial commitment from the new organisation are needed, they write in a parallel statement. The organisation should operate economic and location promotion, network the region internally and represent it externally.

    Patrick Stäuble, IDH President and Managing Director of Shoppi Tivoli, emphasised the importance of a cross-cantonal offering. “We need an institution that looks beyond borders. Then the economy will be prepared to give money,” he said on the podium.

    The members of the Board of Directors are confident. “I don’t have a recipe yet, but I have confidence that things will continue,” said the newly elected Mario Okle. Josef Bütler, one of the two incumbents and former mayor of Spreitenbach: “I am convinced that we will still be around in 2025.”

  • Bodmer and Giraudon lead Helvetica into the future

    Bodmer and Giraudon lead Helvetica into the future

    Marc Giraudon, aged 55 and after an intensive familiarisation period, is confirmed as CEO by Helvetica’s Board of Directors. The planned change of leadership, originally scheduled for 1 July 2024, will now take place much earlier thanks to an efficient transition phase. Hans R. Holdener, founder and former Co-CEO, is retiring from the operational business after 17 years, but will remain active as a member of the Board of Directors of Helvetica Property Group AG.

    Following a decade under the chairmanship of Hans Ueli Keller, he will step into the role of Vice Chairman, while Peter E. Bodmer will take over as Chairman. The change, which will take effect after the Annual General Meeting at the beginning of May 2024, reflects Bodmer’s extensive expertise in the finance and real estate sectors, underpinned by more than 25 years in management roles in various industries.

    Hans Ueli Keller emphasises the confidence in the new leadership: “We look forward with confidence to Marc Giraudon’s leadership and the expertise of our team. We would like to thank Hans R. Holdener for his services and welcome Peter E. Bodmer as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors.”

    Peter E. Bodmer is motivated: “As the new Chairman, with my many years of experience on the Board of Directors, I look forward to mobilising our strengths for the future of Helvetica. An exciting journey awaits us with Marc Giraudon and our dedicated team.”

    Marc Giraudon is optimistic about his new role: “I am ready to use my experience to further develop Helvetica and establish it as a stable, trustworthy partner in the property sector. I would like to thank Hans R. Holdener for the smooth handover and for the support of our talented employees and the Board of Directors.” Hans R. Holdener recognises the transition: “The handover of the management role to Marc Giraudon marks a decisive step in leading Helvetica into a new era. His enthusiasm and expertise are exactly what our company needs. It has been an honour to lead Helvetica and I am proud of our successes together.”

  • Fourth generation takes over at Ernst Schweizer

    Fourth generation takes over at Ernst Schweizer

    Ernst Schweizer AG has reached the next milestone in the succession from the third to the fourth generation. As announced by the family-owned company based in Hedingen, Hans Ruedi Schweizer handed over the chairmanship of the Board of Directors to Claude Siegenthaler on his 75th birthday on 6 June. The professor at Hosei University in Tokyo has been working as a strategy consultant for Ernst Schweizer since 2017 and has been a member of the Board of Directors for a year.

    Samuel Schweizer takes over the majority of shares from his parents Hans Ruedi Schweizer and Johanna Lütolf. He remains Chairman of the Executive Board and Delegate of the Board of Directors, as he has since 2019.

    He is proud “that the company remains in family hands, is solidly positioned and commercially successful,” Hans Ruedi Schweizer is quoted as saying. “With today’s changes, Ernst Schweizer AG will remain an independent family business in the long term and its further development is guaranteed.”

    Samuel Schweizer intends to continue with the current strategy. “As an energy turnaround maker and Swiss solar pioneer, we have long been active in reducing the CO2 footprint of the construction sector with innovative solutions in the field of renewable energies and energy efficiency.”

    Claude Siegenthaler sees great potential. “We want to grow, not least in Europe,” the new Chairman of the Board of Directors is quoted as saying. “And we want to create added value thanks to further innovations and the opportunities of digitalisation.”

    Founded in 1920, the company specialises in solutions for the building envelope, letterboxes and solar systems. With 526 employees, it achieves a turnover of 185 million Swiss francs.