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I’ve never followed the beaten path. Based on a customer insight, I founded a company that became a pioneer in Direct-to-Consumer and Subscription Commerce. As an early founder in the digital age, I’m often regarded as a startup and e-commerce or even digital pioneer in Switzerland.
Over the past 25 years, in various roles – founder, advisor, board member, mentor – I’ve been obsessed with one thing: rethinking business models through the lens of digitalization. My credo: Start with the customer, rethink the business model, leverage technology, make money doing it. My entrepreneur background is helping me to have a holistic view on a company and generating value is key.
Skills
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Language
German
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English
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Work Experience
Senior Advisor & Expert at Samy Liechti LLC
January 1, 2024 - PresentDeveloping a new strategy with an innovative business model and supporting its implementation. Working on the digital platform iMpuls.ch (Migros & medBase). Senior advisory work at Bombyx (textile funds) and various digital mandates for clients (ebipharm, Bio-Strath, Risch Shoes, Daysaver, …).
Independent Board Member at Swiss at Work
January 1, 2024 - PresentVoluntary board governance and oversight with a focus on digital and operational strategy.
President, CEO & Founder at BLACKSOCKS SA
December 31, 2023 - October 12, 2025Led growth, strategy and operations for a Swiss e-commerce pioneer, overseeing a direct-to-consumer and digital commerce model with multi-market responsibilities.
President at BSX Holding
December 31, 2018 - October 12, 2025Portfolio leadership, strategic development and governance across the holding group and subsidiaries.
President at Brandlab AG
December 31, 2018 - October 12, 2025Overseeing brand strategy and digital initiatives; agency leadership and client delivery.
Co Founder at Blacksocks.ch
January 1, 1999 - PresentCo-founded an early-stage e-commerce side project.
Member of the management board at Wirz - BBDO, Zürich
December 31, 2000 - October 12, 2025Led communications for Swisscom & Day Interactive IPOs; Bluewin.
Strategic Planner at Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO, London
December 31, 1998 - October 12, 2025Strategic planning for launches including Charles Schwab Europe.
Head of Unit at Jäggi Burson - Marsteller, Bern
December 31, 1997 - October 12, 2025Head of unit; responsible for Swiss Stock Exchange client work.
Member of the management board at Matter Leo Burnett, Zürich
December 31, 1997 - October 12, 2025In charge for McDonald's; management board responsibilities.
Intern at Tourist of St. Moritz, St. Moritz
December 31, 1992 - October 12, 2025Internship in PR and Sport Events.
Senior Advisor & Expert at Samy Liechti LLC
January 1, 2024 - PresentDeveloping a new strategy with an innovative business model and supporting its implementation for the digital platform iMpuls.ch (Migros & medBase). Also providing advisory work for Bombyx and other digital projects (ebipharm, Bio-Strath, Risch Shoes, Daysaver, …).
Senior Advisor at Bombyx
January 1, 2024 - PresentSenior Advisor at Bombyx (funds in the textile industry).
President, CEO & Founder at BLACKSOCKS SA
December 31, 2023 - October 12, 2025Founded and led Blacksocks SA, driving strategic direction, product development, and growth; established a pioneer in direct-to-consumer and subscription e-commerce.
President at BSX Holding
December 31, 2018 - October 12, 2025Led the holding company BSX Holding in Zug, overseeing portfolio strategy and governance from 2005 to 2018.
President at Brandlab AG
December 31, 2018 - October 12, 2025Led brand development and design initiatives and managed operations for Brandlab AG in Zug from 2005 to 2018.
Member of the Management Board at Matter Leo Burnett, Zürich
December 31, 1997 - October 12, 2025Member of the management board; in charge of communications for McDonald’s campaigns and related accounts at Matter/Leo Burnett.
Strategic Planner at Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO, London
December 31, 1998 - October 12, 2025Strategic planner responsible for major campaigns; launched Charles Schwab Europe.
Member of the Management Board at Wirz – BBDO, Zürich
December 31, 2000 - October 12, 2025Member of the management board; responsible for communications for Swisscom & Day Interactive IPOs, Bluewin.
Co-Founder at Blacksocks.ch
January 1, 1999 - PresentCo-founder of Blacksocks.ch (side business).
Intern at St. Moritz Tourism
December 31, 1992 - October 12, 2025Internship in PR and Sport Events; coaching & mentoring.
Head of Unit at Jäggi Burson-Marsteller, Bern
December 31, 1997 - October 12, 2025Head of Unit; managed account for Swiss Stock Exchange and related clients.
Jury Vice President at Digital Economy Award (Commercial)
January 1, 2023 - PresentJury Vice President for Digital Economy Award; overseeing evaluation of entrants in the Commercial category.
Head of Entrepreneur Summit at EO Zürich / Google
January 1, 2023 - PresentHead of Entrepreneur Summit at Google for EO Zürich.
Panel Member at FHNW & Datatrans (E-Commerce Leader Panels)
December 31, 2022 - October 12, 2025Member of the E-Commerce Leader Panels.
Independent Board Member at Swiss at Work
January 1, 2024 - PresentIndependent Board Member.
Entrepreneur on Residence at ETH
January 1, 2024 - PresentEntrepreneur on Residence helping spin-offs become entrepreneurs.
Mentor at HSG Start Foundation
January 1, 2024 - PresentMentor at HSG Start Foundation.
Accountability Coach at Founders2 – EO Accelerator
January 1, 2024 - PresentAccountability coach for EO Accelerator program; grounded in Scaling Up by Verne Harnish.
Coach at Startfeld
January 1, 2013 - PresentCoach for two startups ShoeSize.me and Ofinto.ch (since 2013).
Jury Member at Best of Swiss Web (Business Category)
January 1, 2017 - PresentJury member for Best of Swiss Web (Business category) since 2017.
Mentor at HSG Mentoring Programme
January 1, 2015 - PresentPart of the HSG Mentoring Programme since 2015.
Education
Artificial Intelligence Sprint at IMD – Lausanne
September 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025Digital Transformation Sprint at IMD – Lausanne
January 11, 2030 - October 12, 2025lic. oec. HSG at HSG University of St. Gallen
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1993Exchange Program at York University
July 1, 1991 - September 30, 1991Exchange Program at Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Paris ESCP
September 1, 1992 - December 31, 1992Matura Typus E at Wirtschaftsgymnasium Biel-Bienne
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1988lic. oec. HSG at HSG University of St. Gallen
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1993Matura Typus E at Wirtschaftsgymnasium Biel-Bienne
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1988Exchange Program at York University, Toronto, Canada
September 1, 1991 - December 31, 1991Exchange Program at Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Paris ESCP, France
September 1, 1992 - December 31, 1992Artificial Intelligence Sprint at IMD – Lausanne
September 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025Digital Transformation Sprint at IMD – Lausanne
September 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025Qualifications
lic. oec. HSG
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1993Artificial Intelligence Sprint
September 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025Digital Transformation Sprint
January 11, 2030 - October 12, 2025Industry Experience
Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Consumer Goods
Skills
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