Observed Signal · Jul 3, 2026 · Hiring · Source: persoenlich.com News · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Roger Schnegg Appointed CEO of Bernexpo
Bernexpo AG's board has appointed Roger Schnegg as the company's new CEO, effective as announced on 2026-07-03. Schnegg, 58, currently serves as CEO of Swiss Olympic (the Swiss sports umbrella organization), a role he has held since 2012, and previously worked at Bernexpo from 1996 to 1998 in the fairs and events division. He succeeds Tom Winter, who leaves after five years as CEO. The board said Schnegg is the suitable candidate to continue the company's consolidation strategy, to position the Festhalle strategically and to advance new business models. Schnegg stated he wants to deepen collaboration with employees, politics, business, culture and sport to strengthen Bern as a hub for fairs, events and congresses.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- The Board of Directors of Bernexpo AG appointed Roger Schnegg as the new CEO (announcement published 2026-07-03).
- Roger Schnegg, 58, is currently CEO of Swiss Olympic and has led that organisation since 2012.
- Schnegg previously served at Bernexpo from 1996 to 1998 as head of the fairs and events division and a member of executive management.
- He succeeds Tom Winter, who is leaving Bernexpo after five years as CEO.
- The Bernexpo board expects Schnegg to continue a consolidation course, strategically position the Festhalle, and drive new business models.
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At its Annual General Meeting on 29 June 2026, IAB Switzerland elected Roger Baur — a founding member and its vice president since 2023 — as the new president. Evelin Wachter (COO, Publicis Media Switzerland) was named vice president, and outgoing president Martin Radelfinger was unanimously appointed honorary president. The association highlighted 2025 results including DEX25 (886 attendees, up from 837; revenue +16%) and the launch of several new formats. IAB reported nearly 100 people trained in the IAB Academy in 2025 and announced a broader 2026 programme of eleven events, including the AI conference AIX26 and a CTV Day, plus new AI and leadership courses.
Roger Elsener’s First Public Appearance at SwissMediaForum
Roger Elsener, who became SRF director on 1 May 2026, made his first public appearance less than a week into the role at the SwissMediaForum in Lucerne. Speaking as a surprise guest shortly before a panel, Elsener said he used his initial days for onboarding at the SRG in Bern and visiting SRF sites including Basel and Zurich‑Leutschenbach. He listed three top priorities: quickly reading into all dossiers, being close to employees, and attending industry events. Elsener — previously CEO of Zattoo and formerly at CH Media — praised the uniqueness and audience connection of radio station SRF 2 Kultur but gave no concrete programming changes, noting cost‑cutting pressures at SRF.
Paul Frutiger Named CEO of SwissMediaCast
Paul Frutiger will assume the leadership of SwissMediaCast AG on 1 July 2026. A 61-year-old electrical engineer and business economist, Frutiger brings more than 25 years of experience in telecom, IT and broadcast sectors, including roles connected to Swisscom. Immediately before the appointment he was a partner at ProAct Projektmanagement AG, where he led an 18-person team and was responsible for around CHF 5 million in revenue. He replaces Bernhard Schmid, who has led the company since 2017 and will remain on staff through the end of 2026 to support the transition. SwissMediaCast is described as the largest private DAB+ network operator in Switzerland, distributing 45 radio programmes via six networks and 188 transmitters in German-speaking Switzerland.
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