Independent Board Director
I bring over 20 years of executive leadership experience (General Management, C-Level) to the boards of Swiss SMEs. My focus is on companies facing strategic inflection points: internationalisation, digitalisation, or generational transition.
I do not view a board mandate as a ceremonial role, but as an active governance function. I offer owners and shareholders an independent outside perspective, strategic sharpness, and the necessary governance competence to steer growth safely.
My Contribution to the Board
Today, a board must do more than just control. It must be a sparring partner for the executive management and the guardian of long-term strategy.
-
Strategy & Growth: I challenge growth plans for substance and feasibility. We distinguish wishful thinking from realistic scenarios.
-
Internationalisation: I bring direct experience from Asia and Europe. I know the risks lurking in market entries and how to mitigate them.
-
Transformation & Digital: I support boards in understanding digital business models not as a threat, but as tools for efficiency and customer retention.
-
Governance & Compliance: Especially in family businesses, the separation of ownership, management, and oversight is often fluid. I ensure clear structures without stifling the entrepreneurial spirit.
My Stance
-
Independent: I am beholden to no one but the long-term health of the company.
-
Constructively Critical: I do not shy away from conflict on substance, while remaining respectful in tone.
-
Pragmatic: Governance must serve the business, not vice versa. No bureaucracy for bureaucracy’s sake.
Target Profiles
I am available for select mandates in the following constellations:
-
Swiss SMEs (Industry, Retail, Consumer Goods) with an international footprint.
-
Family businesses in phases of succession or transformation.
-
Growth companies needing to professionalise their governance.
Are you looking for an independent mind for your board?
To me, governance is not a bureaucratic act, but a strategic competitive advantage.
If you are looking for a board member who thinks entrepreneurially, challenges constructively, and takes ownership, we should meet.
If you are also looking for support in growth strategy, market entry, or business transformation, learn more here: Growth Strategy, Market Entry, and Business Transformation.