Executive Management

The CEO and the other seven 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.

Roberto Cirillo

CEO, member since 2019
Switzerland/Italy, 1971, ETH graduate in mechanical engineering, Advanced Management Program, Columbia Business School, New York, USA

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

Thomas Baur

Head of PostalNetwork, member since 2016, Deputy CEO since 2021
Switzerland, 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

Nicole Burth

Head of Communication Services, member since 2021
Switzerland, 1972, MA in Economics, University of Zurich; Global Leadership Program, IESE Business School

Professional background

• The Adecco Group, Head of Austria, Luxembourg, Belgium, Switzerland; CEO The Adecco Group Switzerland; Head of EMEA Pontoon Solutions; CFO Pontoon Solutions; The Adecco Group, Head of M&A ; The Adecco Group Germany, Business Executive ; The Adecco Group, Head of Investor Relations & Special Projects (2005–2020)
• Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch, Head of Technology & Business Service Equity Research (2002–2005)
• Deutsche Bank (Switzerland) Ltd, 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 AG, Board Member and Chairperson of the Compensation & Nomination Committee

Johannes Cramer

Head of Logistics Services, member since 2021
Germany, 1981, Dr. rer. pol. Friedrich–Alexander University 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

Wolfgang Eger

Head of Informatics/Technology, since 2022
Germany, 1966, degree in IT, University of Karlsruhe; Leadership & Organizational Change Program, Harvard Business School, Boston

Professional background

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

Key posts

• None

Alex Glanzmann

Head of Finance, member since 2016, Deputy CEO since 2021
Switzerland, 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 (Chairman of the Foundation Board)

Christian Plüss

Head of Mobility Services, member since 2018
Switzerland, 1962, Dr. sc. ETH Zurich

Professional background

• Alpiq Ltd, 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
• Alliance SwissPass, Vice-President of the Strategy Council
• Swiss Association for Technical Inspections (SVTI), Member of the Board of Directors
• öV Preis- und Vertriebssystemgesellschaft AG, Chair of the Board of Directors (stepped down in 2022)

Valérie Schelker

Head of Human Resources, member since 2017
Switzerland, 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)

Hansruedi Köng

CEO of PostFinance Ltd¹, member since 2012
Switzerland, 1966, lic. rer. pol. University of Bern, Business Administration and Economics, Advanced Executive Program, Swiss Finance Institute

Professional background

• PostFinance Ltd, Head of Treasury (2003–2006); Head of Finance (2007–2011)
• BVgroup Bern, Deputy Managing Director (2001–2003)
• PricewaterhouseCoopers Ltd, Senior Manager (1999–2001)
• Basler Kantonalbank, Member of Executive Management (1996–1999)
• Schweizerische Volksbank, Head of Asset & Liability Management (1992–1995)

Key posts

• Yuh Ltd, Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors

¹ As CEO of PostFinance Ltd, Hansruedi Köng is not a member of Executive Management, but attends Executive Management meetings as an observer.