Observed Signal · Aug 25, 2026 · Hiring · Source: persoenlich.com News · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
TX Group COO Tanja zu Waldeck takes sabbatical
Tanja zu Waldeck, who served nearly two years as Chief Operating Officer of Swiss media group TX Group, is leaving her corporate role for personal reasons and will take a deliberate break to focus on family matters. The group and its decentralisation project — which TX President Pietro Supino described as "federführend" under her leadership — are reported as completed, with only a few remaining steps for Goldbach. Her COO duties will not be replaced: responsibilities will be redistributed to Daniel Mönch, and the CEOs of Tamedia and 20 Minuten will report directly to the board. Zu Waldeck highlighted improved operational half-year results and restructuring work during her tenure and said she plans to seek new entrepreneurial challenges after her break. The article was published on 2026-08-25.
Leadership change at a major Swiss publishing group and the decision not to continue the COO role affects organisational structure and could influence publisher strategy, media operations, and ad monetisation approaches in the Swiss market.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Tanja zu Waldeck is stepping down as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of TX Group after nearly two years.
- She will take a deliberate sabbatical to focus on family and personal matters.
- The COO role will not be continued; tasks are being transferred to Daniel Mönch and the CEOs of Tamedia and 20 Minuten will report directly to the board.
- TX Group's decentralisation effort, for which she was said to have been a driving force, is reported as completed, with Goldbach having only a few final steps remaining.
- Zu Waldeck cited improved operational half-year results and several restructurings and divestments as achievements during her tenure.
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TX Group COO Tanja zu Waldeck Leaves Executive Board
TX Group reported H1 2026 results showing consolidated operating revenue fell 5.7% year‑on‑year to CHF 402.4 million while adjusted operating profit (EBIT adjusted) improved to CHF 67.1 million. The group posted a net loss of CHF 14.6 million, driven by a one‑time non‑cash impairment of CHF 46.4 million at Goldbach. Goldbach is refocusing on Connected TV, convergent video formats and Out‑of‑Home via Goldbach Neo while cutting or selling other operations; digital advertising and subscription growth at 20 Minuten and Tamedia partly offset declines in linear TV. COO Tanja zu Waldeck, 48, who has served as COO since October 2024, will leave the company at month‑end for personal reasons; Daniel Mönch will assume her COO responsibilities in addition to his role as Chief Portfolio Officer, and the CEOs of Tamedia and 20 Minuten will report directly to the board. (Reported in HORIZONT, Aug 25, 2026.)
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TX Group reported a first-half 2026 revenue of CHF 402.4 million, down 5.7% year-on-year, while adjusted EBIT rose 74.3% to CHF 67.1 million (margin 16.7%). The group posted a net loss of CHF 14.6 million after a prior-year profit of CHF 4.2 million. The reported result was weighed down by a one-time, non-cash goodwill impairment of CHF 46.4 million at Goldbach, which the company attributed to declines in linear television that digital video growth only partly offsets. The company said Tamedia’s transformation is taking longer than expected and announced the departure of COO Tanja zu Waldeck.
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