Composition Assembly of Delegates

The Office of the Assembly of Delegates comprises five people and met six times in 2016. The Assembly of Delegates comprises a total of 111 members.

Members of the Assembly of Delegates

The 100 delegates were elected by the bodies of the regional Cooperatives for the 2016 – 2020 term of office. Together with the representatives of the regional boards of directors of the ten Cooperatives and the President, these make up the 111-strong Assembly of Delegates.

Delegates of Migros Aare
Walter Aeby Walter Aeby
(1958), Lyss
Member of the FMC Annual Report working group 
Thomas Affentranger Thomas Affentranger
(1961), Aarau
Pia Christine Barbier Pia Christine Barbier 
(1955), Huttwil
Adrian Behnd Adrian Bhend
(1953), Grossaffoltern
Peter Bill Peter Bill
(1954), Moosseedorf
Member of the Migros Aid Fund working group 
Christina Borer Christina Alexandra Borer
(1978), Grenchen
Hans-Peter Buehlmann Hans Peter Bühlmann
(1955), Matten
Nicole De Weck Nicole de Weck
(1974), Faulensee
Beatrice Ernst Beatrice Ernst
(1962), Mülligen
Anita Gruetter Anita Grütter
(1961), Bolligen
Rolf Haechler Rolf Hächler
(1954), Reinach AG
Rosmarie Haenggi Rosemarie Hänggi-Kunz
(1957), Utzingen
Claudia Hess Claudia Hess
(1979), Langenthal
Thomas Marbet Thomas Marbet
(1967), Olten
Member of the Office of the FMC Assembly of Delegates
Corinne Rotenbühler Corinne Rothenbühler-Käsemann
(1964), Muri
Hans-Peter Sutter Hans Peter Sutter
(1961), Krauchthal
Patrick Zeiter Patrik Zeiter
(1970), Riken

Members of the regional administration

Delegates of Migros Basel
Theres Canali Theres Canali
(1953), Basel
Marie-Therese Chatelain Marie-Theres Chatelain
(1957), Allschwil
Member of the Migros Aid Fund working group
Pierre Frund Pierre Frund
(1970), Delémont
Beatrice Fuchs Beatrice Fuchs-Wassermann
(1954), Basel
Monika Guth Monika Gut Eichner
(1977), Basel
Dora Gysin Dora Gysin
(1963), Lausen
MIchel Lardon Michel Lardon
(1979), Pratteln
Portrait Dagmar Vergeat Dagmar Vergeat
(1955), Basel
Rudolf Werdenberg Rudolf Werdenberg
(1959), Allschwil

Members of the regional administration

Delegates of Migros Geneva
Pierre Bickel
(1951), Genf
Barbara Daldini
(1970), Genf
Claire-Lyse Demierre
(1963), Cologny
Irmgard Flörchinger
(1954), Châteleine
Member of the FMC Office of the Assembly of Delegates
Corinne Hug-Cattin
(1967), Gland
Portrait Jeanine Kümmerling Jeanine Kümmerling
(1958), Vessy
William Monnier
(1988), Veyrier
Ines Wolfisberg
(1967), Nyon
President of the Aid Fund working groups

Members of the regional administration

Delegates of Migros Lucerne
Nicole Ulrich-Baggenstos Nicole Baggenstoss-Ulrich
(1974), Brunnen
Daniel Brönnimann Daniel Brönnimann
(1959), Rotkreuz
Stefan Buerge Stefan Bürge
(1968), Baar
Helen Graber-Lengwiler Helen Graber Lengwiler
(1961), Kriens
Karin Helfenstein Karin Helfenstein
(1972), Schenkon
Chairwoman of the FMC Annual Report working group 
Elvira Kälin Elvira Käslin
(1970), Ennetbürgen
Katharina Luginbuehl Katharina Luginbühl
(1955), Oberkirch
Member of the Migros Aid Fund working group 
Sibylle Studer Sibylle Studer
(1979), Buttisholz
Ursula Ulrich-Zgraggen Ursula Ulrich-Zgraggen
(1963), Altdorf

Members of the regional administration

Delegates of Migros Neuchâtel-Fribourg
Florence Aubert
(1971), Le Locle
Bernhard Auderset
(1954), Villars-sur-Glâne
Laurence Barras
(1965), Farvagny
Daniel Bena
(1966), Colombier
Nathalie Caillet
(1968), La Chaux-de-Fonds
Pascal Guillet
(1963), La Chaux-de-Fonds
Vanessa Guizzetti Piccirilli
(1973), Fenin
Brigitte Vincent
(1959), Marly

Members of the regional administration

Delegates of Eastern Switzerland
Thomas Beerle
(1968), Eggersriet
Member of the Migros Aid Fund working group
Rita Brühwiler-Emele
(1959), Sonnental
Olivier Christian Kappeler
(1964), Wiesendangen
Caroline Kressibucher
(1964), Berg
Maria Oehninger-Ott
(1959), Wil SG
Luzia Rast
(1982), Wetzikon
Ruth Schneckenburger
(1952), Thayngen
Peter Seitz
(1962), Rebstein
Patrik Seiz
(1975), Schönenberg
Member of the FMC Annual Report working group
Monika Stauffacher
(1960), Buchs
Isabelle Tripod
(1972), Winterthur
Mirjam Vincenz-Cathomas
(1981), Domat/Ems
Bernhard Wittlinger
(1956), D-Konstanz
Marcel Zurlinden
(1957), Winterthur

Members of the regional administration

Delegates of Migros Ticino
Giuseppe Cassina
(1952), Cureggia
Portrait Walter Centurione Walter Centurione
(1964), Minusio
Mario Colombo
(1948), Pregassona
Simona Corecco
(1972), Claro
Matteo Hoderas
(1964), Breganzona
Gabriella Malacrida
(1956), Mendrisio
Danilo Zanga
(1969), Muralto

Members of the regional administration

Delegates of Migros Vaud
Frédéric Baudraz Frédéric Baudraz
(1968), Agiez
Member of the Office of the FMC Assembly of Delegates
Francois Berthoud François Berthoud
(1962), Bossonnens
Elisabeth Betrix Elisabeth Bétrix
(1961), Epalignes
Frédéric Burri Frédéric Burri
(1980), Corcelles-sur-Chavornay
Philippe Collet Philippe Collet
(1962), Chamblon
Corinne Farquhason Corinne Farquharson
(1969), Echallens
Nicole Felix Nicole Félix
(1967), Savigny
Corinne Geiser Corinne Geiser
(1962), Blonay
Nicole Rimella Nicole Rimella
(1950), La Tour-de-Peilz

Members of the regional administration

Delegates of Migros Valais
Albrecht Anthony Anthony Albrecht
(1985), St Gingolph
Annick Barmann Annick Barman
(1963), St Maurice
Beat Furrer Beat Furrer
(1963), Bürchen
Sylvie Lathion Sylvie Lathion
(1963), Bieudron
Fanny Moret Fante Fanny Moret-Fante
(1964), Martigny
Yvonne Rebetez Yvonne Rebetez Imoberdorf
(1954), Brig
Member of the Migros Aid Fund working group
Gilbert Zengaffinen Gilbert Zengaffinen
(1967), Sierre

Members of the regional administration

Delegates of Migros Zurich
Isabel Bader Isabel Bader-Blöchliger
(1963), Meilen
Irenen Boehnheim Irene Bönheim
(1959), Horgen
Marlies Brenn-Stolz Marlies Brenn-Stolz
(1958), Fällanden
Member of the Office of the FMC Assembly of Delegates
Portrait Markus Sharanius Etter Markus Sharanius Etter 
(1967), Rapperswil
Renata Georg Preiswerk Renata Georg Preiswerk
(1961), Fällanden
j Jolanda Helfenstein
(1962), Eglisau
Albert Hengartner Albert Hengartner
(1952), Niederglatt
Member of the FMC Annual Report working group 
Mirko Lehnherr Mirko R. D. Lehnherr
(1972), Zurich
Member of the Migros Aid Fund working group
Roger Studer Roger Studer
(1974), Dietikon
Yvonne Wassmer Yvonne Wassmer
(1973), Uster
Beat Wernli Beat Wernli
(1964), Lostorf
Urs Zeier Urs Zeier
(1964), Elsau

Members of the regional administration

Office of the Assembly of Delegates

The Office of the Assembly of Delegates met six times in 2016. It prepares the agenda of the Assembly of Delegates and acts as a central interface between the Board of Directors and the Assembly of Delegates. An ad-hoc committee (Evaluation Committee), consisting of three members each from the Office and the Board of Directors, was set up to prepare the elections in the 2016 election year.

Ursula Nold (1969 CH) President of the FMC Assembly of Delegates (since 2008), Lecturer, Executive MBA HSG

Professional experience/career path

  • 1989 – 1999 Teaching at various levels at Berne elementary schools, Trainee Teacher
  • 1996 – 1999 Head Teacher
  • 1999 – 2005 Head of Quality Management and Communication/Marketing INFORAMA
  • 2005 – present Lecturer at Pädagogische Hochschule Bern, Executive Staff and System Development Department

Posts within the Migros Group

  • 2000 – 2008 Delegate of the Federation of Migros Cooperatives (MGB)
  • 2004 – 2008 President of the Migros Aare Cooperative Council
  • 2008 – present President of the Assembly of Delegates of the Federation of Migros Cooperatives (FMC)

Other mandates

Pestalozzi Foundation, Zurich (Board of Directors); Fondation CH2048, Lucerne (Board of Directors); WKS Bildung AG Berne (Board of Directors); Verein Wirtschafts- und Kaderschule KV (Supervisory Board)

Irmgard Flörchinger (1954 D) Vice President of the Office of the FMC Assembly of Delegates (since 2015) BA Arts Management, Diploma of Advanced Studies in Project Management and Diploma of Advanced Studies in Marketing Strategy, Communication and E-Business

Professional experience/career path

  • 1981 – 2000 Various product and service management positions Digital Equipment Corporation, Geneva
  • 2000 – 2002 Services Business Operations Manager Nortel Networks EMEA
  • 2002 – present Project and purchasing management roles SITA, Geneva

Posts within the Migros Group

  • 2008 – present Member of the Migros Geneva Cooperative Council
  • 2012 – present Delegate of the Federation of Migros Cooperatives (FMC)
  • 2012 – present Chairman of the Social Affairs Committee Migros Geneva
  • 2015 – present Member of the Office of the FMC Assembly of Delegates
Frédéric Baudraz (1968 CH) Member of the Office of the FMC Assembly of Delegates (since 2016) Agronomist EPFZ

Professional experience/career path

  • 1993 – 1997 Technical Services Officer Protector SA, Lucens
    Head of Poultry Feed Department
  • 1999 – 2003 Executive Member, Poultry Production, Optigal SA
  • 2003 – 2010 Scientific researcher/consultant at the agricultural advisory centre Agridea, western Switzerland, and at the Aviforum Foundation
  • Since 2001 Self-employed farmer

Posts within the Migros Group

  • Since 2008 Member of the Migros Vaud Cooperative Council
  • Since 2012 Member of the FMC Assembly of Delegates
  • Since 2016 Member of the Office of the FMC Assembly of Delegates

Other mandates

President of the interest group L&S (egg producer)

Marlies Brenn-Stolz (1958 CH) Member of the Office of the FMC Assembly of Delegates (since 2016) Business administrator

Professional experience/career path

  • until 1988 Banking training, various positions, including branch manager, Culture Percentage and PR Migros Zurich
  • 1988 – 1995 Self-employed with own dental practice, business administration qualification
  • 1996 – present Various positions in large corporations and public administration, including products and design

Posts within the Migros Group

  • 2012 – present Member of the Migros Zurich Cooperative Council
  • 2012 – present Member of the Cultural and Social Affairs Committee Migros Zurich
  • 2012 – present Delegate of the Federation of Migros Cooperatives (FMC)
  • 2016 – present Member of the Office of the FMC Assembly of Delegates
Thomas Marbet (1967 CH) Members of the Office of the FMC Assembly of Delegates (since 2015) Lic.rer.pol.

Professional experience/career path

  • 1998 – 2003 CSS Insurance, Head of the General Secretariat
  • 2003 – 2004 Tarmed Suisse, Managing Director
  • 2004 – 2010 Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA, Head of Supervision Financial Intermediaries
  • 2010 – present Swiss National Bank (SNB), analysis and prevention

Posts within the Migros Group

  • 2012 – present Member of the Migros Aare Cooperative Council, Delegate of the Federation of Migros Cooperatives (FMC)
  • 2012 – 2015 Member of the FMC Annual Report working group
  • 2015 – present Member of the Office of the FMC Assembly of Delegates

Other mandates

Zweckverband Abwasserregion Olten and Sportpark, Olten AG; Städtische Betriebe Olten and Aare-Energie AG; construction director and deputy mayor Olten; Solothurn cantonal council

Migros Aid Fund working group

The Aid Fund working group held four meetings during the year under review to advise on applications to the targeted Aid Fund in Switzerland and other countries and to request support contributions.

Ines Wolfisberg (1967 CH) President of the Migros Aid Fund (since 2016)
Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne: Graduate diploma in hospitality and catering 1992

Professional experience/career path

  • 1992 – 1998 Management and executive positions in various hotel operations in event management in South America and Russia
  • 1999 – 2007 Development of after-school childcare with the Red Cross in Nyon, various training and development courses
  • From 2007 Supply teacher at various primary schools and at Ecole de Transition in Vaud.
Member of the Migros Aid Fund working group
  • Ines Wolfisberg, Chairwoman (MC Geneva)
  • Peter Bill (MC Aare)
  • Marie-Theres Chatelain (MC Basel)
  • Katharina Luginbühl (MC Lucerne)
  • Thomas Beerle (MC Eastern Switzerland)
  • Yvonne Rebetez Imoberdorf (MC Valais)
  • Mirko R. D. Lehnherr (MC Zurich)
FMC Annual Report working group

The FMC Annual Report working group held two meetings to discuss the 2016 annual report and financial statements, formulating its views on them and passing these on to the Assembly of Delegates.

Karin Helfenstein (1972 CH) Chairwoman of the FMC Annual Report working group (since 2016) Lic. rer. pol./Federal Diploma PR consultant

Professional experience/career path

  • 1997 – 2016 Head of Corporate Communications Migros Cooperative Lucerne (Dierikon), Andermatt Swiss Alps AG (Altdorf), Emmi Schweiz AG (Lucerne) and Pistor Holding Genossenschaft (Rothenburg)
  • 2016 – present Head of Marketing and Communication Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, School of Business
Members of the FMC Annual Report working group
  • Karin Helfenstein (MC Lucerne)
  • Walter Aeby (MC Aare)
  • Patrik Seiz (MC Eastern Switzerland)
  • Albert Hengartner (MC Zurich)

Composition Assembly of Delegates (pdf, 2.74 MB)