Observed Signal · Oct 1, 2026 · Hiring · Source: persoenlich.com News · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Farner Promotes Patrick Spahr to Lead AI
Swiss communications agency Farner has promoted Patrick Spahr to the newly created role of Lead AI. Spahr, who joined Farner in spring as a senior consultant and strategist for AI topics, has held the position since September. He brings 30 years of digital experience in creation, technology, and communications, and is a co-founder and board member of the SwissAI Association. In his new role, he will drive the strategic development of Farner's AI offerings, focusing on tailored platforms rather than off-the-shelf solutions. The agency is consolidating its AI activities into an interdisciplinary core team, centered around the 'Farner Intelligence' platform, which includes the AI Academy for employee training, 'Monitor' for PR and public affairs analytics, and AI-supported training for media appearances and crisis communication.
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- Farner promoted Patrick Spahr to the new role of Lead AI.
- Spahr has held the position since September and joined Farner in spring as senior consultant.
- Spahr is co-founder and board member of the SwissAI Association.
- Farner consolidates AI activities into an interdisciplinary core team.
- Farner Intelligence platform includes AI Academy and analytics platform 'Monitor'.
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