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The CEO and the eight members of Executive Management are elected by the Board of Directors. Each is responsible for the operational management of the unit assigned to them. The CEO represents Executive Management to the Board of Directors.

The Chief Executive Officer of PostFinance Ltd participates in Executive Management meetings as an observer.

Members

Portrait Roberto Cirillo

Roberto Cirillo – CEO
member since 2019

1971, ETH graduate in mechanical engineering, Advanced Management Program, Columbia Business School, New York

Professional background

  • Optegra Eye Health Care (United Kingdom), Group CEO (2014–2018)
  • Sodexo Group (France), CEO France, COO, various management positions (2007–2014)
  • McKinsey & Company (Zurich and Amsterdam), Associate Principal (1999–2007)
  • ETH Zurich, Researcher and Lecturer (1995–1999)

Key posts

  • Croda International Plc (United Kingdom), Board of Directors, Non-Executive Director
Portrait Thomas Baur

Thomas Baur – Deputy CEO and Head of PostalNetwork
member since 2016

1964, MBA ETH in Supply Chain Management

Professional background

  • PostBus Ltd, Interim Head of PostBus Ltd (2018)
  • Swiss Post Ltd, PostMail, Head of Delivery (2005–2016); Head of Logistics (2001–2005); Head of Business Development for ExpressPost (1994–2001)
  • PTT, Electronic Data Center, Balico Project Manager (Construction & Real Estate) (1992–1994); Head of Quality Assurance (1989–1990); Programmer/Analyst (1983–1988)

Key posts

  • None
Portrait Nicole Burth

Nicole Burth – Head of Communication Services
member since 2021

1972, Master of Economics – University of Zurich; IESE Business School – Global Leadership Program

Professional background

  • The Adecco Group, Head of Austria, Luxembourg, Belgium, Switzerland; CEO The Adecco Group Switzerland; Head of EMEA Pontoon Solutions; CFO Pontoon Solutions; Head of M&A The Adecco Group; Business Executive The Adecco Group Germany; Head of Investor Relations & Special Projects The Adecco Group (2005–2020)
  • Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch, Head of Technology & Business Service Equity Research (2002–2005)
  • Deutsche Bank (Switzerland), Equity Research Analyst (2000–2002)
  • UBS Switzerland & UK, Junior Equity Research Analyst (1998–2000)

Key posts

  • Advance, Member of the Board of Directors
  • Ascom Holding Ltd, Board Member and Chairperson of the Compensation & Nomination Committee
Portrait Johannes Cramer

Johannes Cramer – Head of Logistics Services
member since 2021

1981, Dr rer. pol. Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

Professional background

  • Digitec Galaxus Ltd, COO (logistics, branch operations, customer service and B2B service, after-sales services) (2015–2020)
  • Petobel GmbH, Co-Founder and Co-CEO (purchasing, logistics, finance, business development, content development) (2013–2014)
  • McKinsey & Company, Engagement Manager (portfolio management, post-merger integration, strategy development, store operations) (2007–2013)

Key posts

  • None
Portrait Wolfgang Eger

Wolfgang Eger – CIO
member since 2022

*1966, diploma in computer science, University of Karlsruhe
Leadership & Organizational Change, Harvard Business School, Boston

Professional background

  • Swisscom IT Services, Head of Operations; Head of Outsourcing Services; Head of System Integration; Head of Risk and Quality Management; Head of Product Management; Head of Bid Management 2003 – 2019)
  • EDS Information Business GmbH, Zurich, Client Executive Representative Mega Deals EMEA; VP Network, Finance & Flight Operations; VP eBusiness Solutions (2001–2003)
  • TTI Consult GmbH, Frankfurt, Managing Consultant (1999–2000)
  • McKinsey & Co. Inc. Zurich, Associate in Business Technology Office, Zurich (1998–1998)
  • Atraxis AG, Zurich, Overall project manager and Head of Warehouse Competence Center (1996–1997)
  • Lufthansa Systems AG, Frankfurt, Project Manager; SW Engineer (1991–1996)

Key posts

  • None
Portrait Alex Glanzmann

Alex Glanzmann – Deputy CEO and Head of Finance
member since 2016

1970, lic. rer. pol. University of Bern, Executive MBA HSG in Business Engineering

Professional background

  • Post CH Ltd, PostLogistics, Head of Finance (2010–2016); Head of Central Distribution Zone (2008–2010); Head of Strategic Projects & Business Controlling for the Goods Logistics unit (2006–2008); Project Portfolio Manager for the Goods Logistics unit (2005–2006)
  • BDO Visura, Head of Management & HRM advisory unit and Vice-Director (2004–2005); Chief Management Consultant (1999–2004)
  • Office for Information Technology and Organization at the Canton of Solothurn, Research Assistant (1998–1999)

Key posts

  • PostFinance Ltd, Member of the Board of Directors, Member of the Risk and Organisation, Nomination & Remuneration Committees
  • Swiss Post pension fund, Vice-Chairman of the Foundation Board
Portrait Christian Plüss

Christian Plüss – Head of Mobility Services
member since 2018

1962, Dr sc. ETH Zurich

Professional background

  • Alpiq AG, Head of Hydro Power Generation (2014–2018)
  • MeteoSchweiz, Director (2011–2014)
  • Erdgas Ostschweiz AG, CEO (2005–2011)
  • SBB AG, Head of Offer Management (2002–2005)
  • Cap Gemini SA, Managing Consultant (2000–2002)

Key posts

  • Swiss Association of Public Transport, APT cooperative, Member of the Committee
  • LITRA (Ligue suisse pour l’organisation rationnelle du trafic), Member of the Management Committee
  • Swiss Association for Technical Inspections (SVTI), Member of the Board of Directors
Portrait Valérie Schelker

Valérie Schelker, Head of Human Resources
Member since 2017

*1972, lic. rer. pol. University of Bern, CAS “Certified Strategy Professional” certificate programme at St. Gallen University

Professional background

  • PostFinance Ltd, Head of Working Environment and Member of the Executive Board (2014–2017); Head of HR Strategy, Management and Organizational Development (2009–2014); Head of HR Consulting, IT and Finance (2007–2009), Data Analysis and Market Research Employee in Corporate Development (2001–2007)

Key posts

  • Swiss Employers’ Association, Member of the Board
  • Swiss Post pension fund, Member of the Foundation Board
Portrait Beat Röthlisberger

Beat Röthlisberger – CEO of PostFinance Ltd (not a Member of Executive Management)

*1971, Business Economist (UAS), Advanced Executive Program, Swiss Finance Institute, CAS Growth & Transformation

As the Chief Executive Officer of PostFinance Ltd, Beat Röthlisberger is not a member of Executive Management, but attends Executive Management meetings as an observer.

Professional background

  • Head of the Corporate Banking Advisory business unit, member of the Executive Board at BLKB (2017–2024)
  • Head of Business Customers & Special Financing, Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank (2015–2017)
  • Head of the Construction & Real Estate Customers segment and Deputy Head of Business Customers, UBS Basel (2010–2015)
  • Construction & Real Estate Customers, UBS Basel (2009–2010)
  • Deputy Head of Credit Risk Control, UBS Basel (2005–2009)
  • Credit Risk Control, UBS Basel (2001–2005)
  • Customer Advisor – Business Customers in the Capital Markets and International Customers units, UBS Basel (2000–2001)

Key posts

  • None

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