Observed Signal · Sep 23, 2026 · Hiring · Source: persoenlich.com News · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral

NZZ Appoints Corine Blesi to Executive Board

Executive Signal Summary

Swiss media company NZZ is reorganizing its commercial operations by separating the subscription business (user market) from the advertising market. From October 1, Corine Blesi will lead the new 'NZZ Experience' division, which bundles advertising, events, and partnerships, and will join the executive board. The user market, focusing on subscription growth in Switzerland and Germany, will be led by a new hire, with Roman Bretschger serving as interim head. CEO Felix Graf stated the reorganization aims to focus on the different growth opportunities of the two business fields. Blesi, who has led NZZ Connect's conference business since 2021, will also oversee NZZ Academy, NZZ Live, Audienzz, and NZZone.

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Organizational restructuring at a major Swiss publisher, relevant to AdTech as it affects ad sales structure.

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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding

  • NZZ separates subscription business from advertising market.
  • Corine Blesi to lead new 'NZZ Experience' division and join executive board from October 1.
  • NZZ Experience bundles advertising, events, partnerships, and related commercial activities.
  • Search underway for a new head of the user market (subscriptions).
  • Roman Bretschger will serve as interim head of the user market until a successor is found.

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Primary Reporting: persoenlich.com News•Published: Sep 23, 2026
Original Coverage Title: “NZZ: Corine Blesi rückt in die Geschäftsleitung”

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