Work experience
04/2023 - today
Director Global Insurance Risk
Sandoz Group AG - Basel CH
Sandoz is the global leader in generic pharmaceuticals and biosimilars with around 23’000 employees.
Sandoz was until Oct 2023 a division of Novartis. Prior spin off my task included contractual and organizational separation from Novartis (i.e. separation of captive). Securing insurance coverage for all major insurance programs. Establishing risk financing structure and claims processes. Compliant preparation for listing at SIX.
Establish a comprehensive insurance risk framework including process optimization, optimal risk financing and evaluation of a captive (incl. benefit). Connecting with prevention and comprehensive data.
09/2015 - 11/2022
Global Leader of Risk Management & HSSEQ
CEVA Logistics - Baar CH / Marseille F
CEVA is a global logistics provider with around 80'000 employees. The integrated network in Freight Management and Contract Logistics spans more than 160 countries. Since 2019 CEVA Logistics is part of CMA CGM Group.
Joined Private Equity owned CEVA Logistics with tasks to prepare the company in the areas of Risk, Insurance and Sustainability for an IPO (at SIX). In addition to focus on reduction of risks, claims & accidents/absenteeism.
With a dedicated focus on pro-active and sustainable risk reduction and mitigation measures we were able to reduce claims and costs significantly - by using synergies, knowledge & funding from risk financing partners.
I led Group Risk Management (including HSSEQ, ESG, insurance and Claims) and the HSE Council. 7 direct reports, 12 dual (Matrix) and up to 150 functional.
From late 2019 until End of 2021 alignment and integration of functions into CMA CGM Group (including de-listing from SIX).
February 2020 until 2022 led of global Covid-19 taskforce and develop of modular BCM.
02/2015 - 08/2015
Risk & Insurance Manager
Risk Insiders AG - Neerach CH
01/2007 - 01/2015
Group Risk & Insurance Manager
gategroup - Zurich-Airport CH
Multinational company operating with 27'000 employees in 140 locations in 34 countries. Offering catering services; network, product and IT solutions; plastic manufacturing, and airport/airline services.
I had the opportunity to contribute to establish a start-up company for in-house risk and insurance solutions with my passion, knowledge and experience.
Preparing a private equity owned company for going public at SIX by establish a robust bottom up/top down ERM & insurance program.
Set up of a group-wide crisis mgmt. & - communication and Business Continuity Tool Kit with use during pandemic, food extortion or fire.
Develop and run in over 30 M&A transaction a specific Project Risk Management with early focus on potential integration.
Roll out of group wide Corporate Social Responsibility / ESG program.
03/2011 - 03/2013 (additional function)
Project Manager at Al Bateen Exec. Airport
GG Catering Arabia LLC - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Joint Venture (JV) between gategroup and two local companies and partnership with Abu Dhabi Airports Company.
Establish a VIP catering/logistics operation. Task included commercial, legal negotiations, budgeting, staff positioning.
Steering with respect to the project's major cultural, structural and organizational difficulties between the JV partners. I was able to establish the business faster and smoother than expected by many local observers.
08/2006 - 12/2006
Key Account Manager Wholesale
Zurich Insurance - Zurich
Responsible (P&L ownership) for wholesale partnership with health insurance companies, universities and sport organizations.
10/1999 - 12/2005
Underwriter
Zurich Insurance - Lucerne, Aarau, Zurich
Underwriter Property Damage / Business Interruption / Liability for large national and international companies including Risk Mgmt.
Writing Thesis for Zurich as Transport (Marine) Insurer.
08/1993 - 09/1999
Underwriter and Apprenticeship
Vaudoise Insurance - Lucerne, Lausanne
Underwriter for Liability / Property Damage / Business Interruption.
Apprenticeship in all departments and LoB of a private insurance.