Observed Signal · Aug 24, 2026 · Hiring · Source: persoenlich.com News · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Kreisvier leadership grows to three members
Swiss agency Kreisvier has expanded its executive management to a three-person leadership team. David Lübke, previously Executive Creative Director (responsible for creative output since November 2025), has been promoted to Chief Creative Officer. Sandro Looser, who was Chief Client Officer and a member of the management team since early 2025, takes on additional responsibilities as Chief Operating Officer. Alexandra Vatansever remains CEO. Kreisvier employs around 50 people and celebrated its 25th anniversary in spring 2026. The article was published on August 24, 2026.
Personnel change at a small Swiss creative agency; relevant locally to agency community but limited broader AdTech/MarTech impact.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- David Lübke promoted from Executive Creative Director to Chief Creative Officer at Kreisvier.
- Sandro Looser assumes the role of Chief Operating Officer while having been Chief Client Officer and a management team member since early 2025.
- Alexandra Vatansever is CEO of Kreisvier and is part of the new three-person leadership team.
- David Lübke has overseen Kreisvier's creative output since November 2025 and previously spent 14 years at Publicis Zürich.
- Kreisvier has around 50 employees and marked its 25th anniversary in spring 2026.
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