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Carmarket verpflichtet Yann Sommer als Markenbotschafter. Carmarket appoints Yann Sommer as brand ambassador. Carmarket engage Yann Sommer comme ambassadeur de marque.

Brand Communication

Yann Sommer Becomes Brand Ambassador for Carmarket

The Swiss car marketplace Carmarket has signed Yann Sommer as a brand ambassador. The former national team goalkeeper is expected to boost the brand’s credibility in the online used-car market.
Die Betreiberin von AutoScout24, Homegate und Ricardo tauscht gleich doppelt die Spitze aus. The operator of AutoScout24, Homegate, and Ricardo is making a double leadership change. L’exploitante d’AutoScout24, Homegate et Ricardo procède à un double changement à sa tête.

Digital Marketplaces

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group Names New CEO and Chairman of the Board

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group has finalized the CEO succession plan and is making a change at the top of its board of directors. CEO Christoph Tonini will step down at the end of 2026. Alberto Sanz de Lama will take over on January 1, 2027. At the same time, the operator of AutoScout24 and Homegate reported significantly higher half-year results.
Daniel Billo führt die E-Auto-Abo-Anbieterin Clyde seit dem 3. August 2026

EV subscriptions on the rise

Clyde gains new leadership and expands its EV subscription

A new phase begins at Clyde, because Daniel Billo takes over the EV subscription provider. At the same time, business with battery electric used cars is growing clearly. The AMAG subsidiary therefore positions itself as a platform for flexible entry into electric mobility.
Martin Kessler übernimmt per 1. Juli 2026 die operative Führung.

Effective 1 July 2026

Martin Kessler becomes new CEO of AVIA VOLT

Swiss charging infrastructure provider AVIA VOLT has a new CEO. Martin Kessler takes over the operational management and aims above all to expand the B2B business with e-fleets. The e-mobility expert brings experience from Energie 360° and the Swiss e-mobility association.
Sylvia Neubauer wird neue CEO der BMW Schweiz AG.

President and CEO of BMW (Schweiz) AG

Sylvia Neubauer Becomes New CEO of BMW Switzerland

Leadership change at BMW Switzerland: Sylvia Neubauer becomes the new President and CEO from July 2026. The manager with 25 years of experience succeeds Sergio Solero, who returns to Italy.
Noah Heynen wurde neuer Managing Director von AMAG Energy & Mobility.

Management change at AMAG Group

Noah Heynen to lead AMAG Energy & Mobility

Noah Heynen became the new Managing Director of AMAG Energy & Mobility. The Board of Directors of AMAG Group AG made this decision. Heynen is co-founder and CEO of Helion Energy AG. He kept this role, because he leads both functions in parallel.
Der Stiftungsrat der BFU wählte Annick Rywalski zur Direktorin. Le conseil de fondation du BPA a élu Annick Rywalski au poste de directrice. The BFU Board of Trustees elected Annick Rywalski as Director.

Change in Leadership Effective 2027

Annick Rywalski to Become BFU Director

The Swiss Council for Accident Prevention (BFU) is getting a new leader. The Board of Trustees unanimously elected Annick Rywalski as director. She will succeed Stefan Siegrist in early 2027.
Jim Walenczak übernimmt per 1. Juli 2026 die Position des President bei DAF Trucks N.V.

Leadership change at the PACCAR Group

Jim Walenczak appointed new President of DAF Trucks N.V.

DAF Trucks N.V. is setting a new course: Jim Walenczak moves to the top of the group on 1 July 2026. The experienced PACCAR manager succeeds Harald Seidel, who is leaving after 25 years. What does the change mean for the European truck market?
Uwe Liebminger wird per 1. Juni 2026 neuer Chief Communications Officer der AMAG Gruppe.

Generational Change at AMAG

Uwe Liebminger Takes Over Group Communication

A leadership change is underway at the AMAG Group: Uwe Liebminger takes over Group Communication from Dino Graf. After 37 years, Graf moves to the top of AMAG Classic. Liebminger brings international communication experience from IWC and Breitling, among others.
strasseschweiz wählt Peter Grünenfelder zum neuen Präsidenten.

Annual General Meeting 2026

Peter Grünenfelder takes over strasseschweiz presidency

Double change at the top of the road transport association: Peter Grünenfelder becomes President of strasseschweiz. Lawyer Henri Bernhard takes over operational management from June. At the 81st General Meeting in Altishofen, the association also bid farewell to Daniel Hofer and Olivier Fantino.
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