Observed Signal · Jul 2, 2026 · Hiring · Source: persoenlich.com News · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Bertakomm Appoints Romain Clivaz to Lead Lausanne Office
Romain Clivaz will join Bertakomm as Senior Consultant and head of its Lausanne office (West Switzerland) starting 15 September 2026. Clivaz leaves his role as head of Opinion & Debates at the daily newspaper Le Temps; his background includes journalism at Tamedia and Radio RTS and a 2019–2023 stint as personal assistant to Federal Councillor Karin Keller‑Sutter. Bertakomm is described as a partner‑led agency for strategic communication and politics, employs around 40 people across Swiss locations, and shares its Lausanne premises with PR firm FTC Communication. CEO Roland Siegenthaler says Clivaz will help expand Bertakomm’s presence in the Romandie and strengthen the local partnership with FTC Communication.
Personnel appointment at a Swiss communications/PR agency with local/regional impact; limited relevance to broader AdTech/MarTech industry developments.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Romain Clivaz will become Senior Consultant and head of the Lausanne office at Bertakomm effective 15 September 2026.
- Clivaz was previously head of Opinion & Debates at the daily newspaper Le Temps and founded the political podcast 'Sous la coupole'.
- From 2019 to 2023 Clivaz served as personal assistant to Swiss Federal Councillor Karin Keller‑Sutter.
- Bertakomm is a partner‑led agency for strategic communication and politics, employs about 40 staff and has locations in Zurich, Bern, St. Gallen and Basel plus offices in the Westschweiz and Ticino.
- In Lausanne Bertakomm shares office space with FTC Communication and expects to strengthen that partnership with Clivaz's appointment.
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