Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is responsible for the overall management of Migros, including the FMC's subsidiaries and other interests. It formulates the strategy and is also responsible for creating efficient management and organisational structures.
In 2017, the Board of Directors held six meetings, each lasting between six and seven hours. It also held a workshop in the Glatt Shopping Centre. In addition to the statutory matters and periodic reporting on all strategic business units of Migros, including the subsidiaries, the Board of Directors approved various acquisitions, investments and divestments by the subsidiaries and Migros Industry, specifically the sale of the participatory interest in Dolphine France SAS (Probikeshop), and the sale of the business unit CCA (Cash+Carry Angehrn) and the Office World Group (OWiba).
The Board of Directors approved the expansion of Migros-Verteilbetrieb Neuendorf AG and the construction of a hatchery in Avenches by Micarna. It also approved the one-brand strategy as part of the restructuring of Magazine zum Globus (including Herren Globus and Schild) under the umbrella brand Globus. In addition, the Board of Directors appointed the new Chief Executive Officer and a new member of the Executive Board (Head of Human Resources, Cultural & Social Affairs, Leisure) from 01.01.2018.
Composition & electoral procedure
The Board of Directors is composed of 23 members: ten external, independent members and 13 internal members. The external, independent persons are the Chairman and the nine members from the business sector. Since they are employed by Migros, the Chief Executive Officer, the ten representatives of the ten regional Cooperatives (normally the managing directors) and the two employee representatives are regarded as internal members. Of the 23 members, four (17%) are female.
In terms of the composition and size of the Board of Directors, Migros deviates from the guidelines of the Swiss Code of Best Practice for Corporate Governance. According to the statutes, each regional Cooperative chooses its representative and therefore decides itself who sits on the FMC Board of Directors. This influences both the size of the body and the ratio of external to internal members. This status quo is being maintained in accordance with the decision of the Assembly of Delegates from 29 March 2014.
With the exception of the ten representatives of the regional cooperatives, who are appointed by the electoral bodies of the cooperatives, the members of the Board of Directors are elected for a four-year term of office by the Assembly of Delegates. Re-election is permitted, provided that the maximum of four terms of office is not exceeded. The members of the Board of Directors retire on reaching the age of 70. The organisational rules do not permit the accumulation of important positions within Migros.
Working methods & powers
Decisions made by the Board of Directors are passed by a simple majority of the members present – observing the usual rules for abstention. Detailed preparation and the preliminary work done by the committees mean that discussions by the 23 members of the full Board can be conducted effectively and efficiently.
All the agenda items that a member of the Board or a committee wishes to discuss are shown on the notice convening the meeting. Those attending the meeting receive detailed documentation about the motions in writing beforehand. The dates for the ordinary meetings are set early, so that all members can usually attend. The attendance rate was 98% in the reporting year. The six members of the Executive Board, as well as the President of the G. and A. Duttweiler Foundation, also take part in the meetings of the Board of Directors in an advisory capacity.
As part of a process of self-evaluation, the Board of Directors regularly reviews its own and its members' approach and performance. The findings of this evaluation are implemented on a continuous basis and discussions are held regularly on the implementation status. External consultancy services are used to advise on specific topics.
The duties of the Board of Directors include formulating the strategy and organising the financial reporting, financial control and financial planning. It is also responsible for creating efficient management and organisational structures within Migros as well as appointing and supervising the Executive Board. The Board of Directors delegates operational management to the Executive Board, which is headed by the Chief Executive Officer. This also includes the overall management of the FMC's subsidiaries and other interests, whose internal board members are appointed by the members of the Executive Board. External board members, such as for Hotelplan or Migros Bank, are appointed by the Board of Directors if additional expertise is needed or if required by law.
The responsibilities and remits are set out in the organisational regulations of the Board of Directors and in the directives of the committees.
Composition Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the Federation of Migros Cooperatives comprises 23 members who were elected for the 2016 to 2020 term of office.
The Board of Directors is composed of ten external, independent members and 13 internal members. The external, independent persons are the Chairman and the nine members from the business sector. Since they are employed by Migros, the Chief Executive Officer, the ten representatives of the ten regional cooperatives (normally the managing directors) and the two employee representatives are regarded as internal members.
CEO
Andrea Broggini
(1956 CH)
Chairman of the Board of Directors since 2012
Member since 2004, elected until 2020
Committees: Remuneration and Nominations (Chairman), Evaluation Committee (since 23.08.2017; Chairman)
Andrea Broggini
(1956 CH)
Chairman of the Board of Directors since 2012
Member since 2004, elected until 2020
Committees: Remuneration and Nominations (Chairman), Evaluation Committee (since 23.08.2017; Chairman)
Dr. iur., LL.M. (University of Harvard)
Lawyer
Major mandates
Leerink Holdings, LLC Boston (Board of Directors); Kieger AG, Zurich (Chairman)
Professional experience/career path
- Until 1992 Various roles in the field of law and the financial sector in Switzerland and abroad
- 1992 – present Lawyer; active on boards of directors of banks and insurance companies in Switzerland and Italy, and of manufacturing companies in Italy, Switzerland and Germany
External, independent members
Doris Aebi
(1965 CH, Vice Chairwoman)
Member since 2003, elected until 2020
Committees: Remuneration and Nominations, Evaluation Committee (since 23.03.2017), ADH (strategic issues)
Doris Aebi
(1965 CH, Vice Chairwoman)
Member since 2003, elected until 2020
Committees: Remuneration and Nominations, Evaluation Committee (since 23.08.2017), ADH (strategic issues)
Dr. phil. University of Zurich
Executive co-proprietor aebi + kuehni AG, Executive Search, Zurich
Major mandates
aebi + kuehni AG, Zurich (Vice Chairman); University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (Member of the Board); University of St Gallen (Member of the Executive Committee of the Institute of Business Ethics and Member of the Foundation for the Promotion of the Master in Law and Economics Degree Programme)
Professional experience/career path
- Until 1994 Scientific roles at the universities of Zurich and Berne
- 1994 – 1998 UBS Union Bank of Switzerland, Zurich, project manager for the Executive Board
- 1998 – 2000 Credit Suisse, Zurich, Head of Allfinanz (collaboration between Credit Suisse and Winterthur on the Swiss market), Member of the Executive Board
- 2000 – 2004 Dr. Bjørn Johansson Associates AG, Zurich, Executive Search, Director
- 2004 – present aebi+kuehni AG, Zurich, executive co-proprietor of this specialist in individually tailored, international direct recruitment of senior level specialist and management staff and directors
Roger Baillod
(1958 CH)
Member since 2008, elected until 2020
Committee: Audit (Chairman)
Roger Baillod
(1958 CH)
Member since 2008, elected until 2020
Committee: Audit (Chairman)
Business Administration University of Applied Sciences & certified auditor
Self-employed, professional director
Major mandates
BKW AG, Berne (Board of Directors); Rieter Holding AG, Winterthur (Board of Directors) Ed. Geistlich Söhne AG für chemische Industrie, Schlieren (Board of Directors)
Professional experience/career path
- 1984 – 1993 Ernst & Young, accountant and auditor
- 1993 – 1995 Galvaswiss Galvanising, Head of Finance and Administration, Member of the Board of Directors
- 1995 – 1996 Benninger AG Uzwil, Head of Central Services, Member of the Board of Directors
- 1996 – 31.12.2016 Bucher Industries, CFO, Member of the Executive Committee
- Since 01.01.2017 Self-employed, professional director
Dominique Biedermann
(1958 CH)
Member since 2012, elected until 2020
Committee: Audit
Dominique Biedermann
(1958 CH)
Member since 2012, elected until 2020
Committee: Audit
PhD (economics) University of Geneva
Director of the Ethos Foundation and Chairman of Ethos Services AG, Geneva
Major mandates
Expert Corporate Governance Services London (Board of Directors); Comité d'éthique et de déontologie de l'Université de Genève et de la HES-SO Genève (Chairman)
Professional experience/career path
- 1989 – 1991 Economist at the Secrétariat général du Département de la Prévoyance Sociale et de la Santé Publique du Canton de Genève
- 1991 – 1998 Deputy Director, from 1994 Director, Caisse de Prévoyance du Personnel Enseignant de l'Instruction Publique et des Fonctionnaires de l'Administration du Canton de Genève (CIA)
- 1998 – 2015 Director of the Ethos Foundation and Ethos Services AG, Geneva
- 2015 – present Director of the Ethos Foundation and Chairman of Ethos Services AG, Geneva
Jean-René Germanier
(1958 CH)
Member since 2008, elected until 2020
Committee: Remuneration and Nominations
Jean-René Germanier
(1958 CH)
Member since 2008, elected until 2020
Committee: Human Resources and Remuneration
Ing. HES oenology
Managing Director Jean-René Germanier SA
Major mandates
Aproz Sources Minérales SA, Nendaz (Board of Directors); Veuthey & Co Martigny AG (Board of Directors); Jean-René Germanier Vins, Vétroz (Chairman); Urbain Germanier SA Vins, Vétroz (Chairman)
Professional experience/career path
- 2003 – 2015 National Councillor, 2010/2011 President of the National Council
- 1983 – present Managing Director Jean-René Germanier SA
Paola Ghillani
(1963 CH + I)
Member since 2008, elected until 2020
Committees: Audit, ADH (strategic issues)
Paola Ghillani
(1963 CH + I)
Member since 2008, elected until 2020
Committees: Audit, ADH (strategic issues)
Pharmacist University of Lausanne
Owner of Paola Ghillani & Friends Ltd.
Major mandates
Romande Energie Holding SA, Morges (Board of Directors); Transitec Ingénieurs Conseil SA, Lausanne (Board of Directors); International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Geneva (honorary member); TwentyGreen Holding AG, Root (Board of Directors); Fondation Aquatis, Lausanne (Board of Trustees)
Professional experience/career path
- Until 1999 Marketing and management roles at multinational companies
- 1999 – 2005 CEO of Max Havelaar Foundation (Switzerland). Chairman of International Fairtrade Labelling Organisations
- 2005 – present Owner of Paola Ghillani & Friends AG
Thomas Rudolph
(1962 CH + D)
Member since 2003, elected until 2020
Committee: Finance
Thomas Rudolph
(1962 CH + D)
Member since 2003, elected until 2020
Committee: Finance
PhD in economics from the University of St Gallen
Director of the Research Centre for Commercial Management and holder of the Gottlieb Duttweiler Chair at the University of St Gallen
Major mandates
Otto's AG, Sursee (Board of Directors); McOptic (Schweiz) AG, Basel (Board of Directors)
Professional experience/career path
1995 – 2000 Assistant professor at the University of St Gallen (HSG), visiting professor in the US (Utah and Florida) and elected professor for Marketing and Commerce at HSG
2000 – 2008 Director of the Gottlieb Duttweiler Chair for International Commercial Management, visiting professor in Barcelona and New Zealand, formation of the Retail Lab
2009 – present Director of the Research Centre for Commercial Management at the University of St Gallen and holder of the Gottlieb Duttweiler Chair
Ursula Schoepfer
(1956 CH)
Member since 2004, elected until 2020
Committee: Finance (Chairwoman)
Ursula Schoepfer
(1956 CH)
Member since 2004, elected until 2020
Committee: Finance (Chairwoman)
Lic. rer. pol., MBA INSEAD Fontainebleau/F
Managing Director Dispopharm Services GmbH
Major mandates
Children of Sikkim Foundation (COSF), Morschach (Board of Trustees)
Professional experience/career path
- 1982 – 1985 Continental Illinois Bank, Chicago, client business
- 1986 – 1987 Union Bank of Switzerland, Basel, various roles
- 1988 – 1991 Period abroad in Congo, Société Zaïro-Suisse des Produits Chimiques, Kinshasa (CIBA-GEIGY AG)
- 1992 – present Formation and expansion of the Dispopharm Group, Basel (pharma distribution and promotion in Europe, Africa, Middle East)
- 1997 – present Burla Management Basel – strategic consulting focus on life sciences, participation in mandate
- 2004 – present Formation and expansion of Medial D&P Ltd, Basel pharma marketing and distribution in CIS and Asia
Heinz Winzeler
(1951 CH)
Member since 2003, elected until 30.06.2018
Committee: Finance
Heinz Winzeler
(1951 CH)
Member since 2003, elected until 30.06.2018
Committee: Finance
Lic. oec. HSG
Business owner
Major mandates
PENSADOR Partner AG, Zurich; SpotMe Holding SA; Sigma Holding AG; Trivon AG
Professional experience/career path
- 1979 Graduated from University of St Gallen (lic. oec. HSG)
- 1980 – 1985 UBS AG (formerly SBG) Corporate Finance
- 1985 – 1995 Bank J. Vontobel & Co. AG (Head of Capital Markets and M&A)
- 1995 – present Shareholder and partner PENSADOR Partner AG (previously Von Graffenried & Partner AG), Zurich
Hans A. Wüthrich
(1956 CH)
Member since 2012, elected until 2020
Committee: Audit
Hans A. Wüthrich
(1956 CH)
Member since 2012, elected until 2020
Committee: Audit
PhD in economics
Professor of International Management at Universität der Bundeswehr München
Major mandates
Academic advisory board Münchner Bildungsforums Munich; experts' forum ED Energiedienst Holding AG Laufenburg; editorial board Zeitschrift Führung + Organisation, Schäffer-Poeschel Verlag Stuttgart; Education and Business Council (member) of the Benedictine monastery Disentis
Professional experience/career path
- 1984 – 1988 Management consultant at ATAG Ernst & Young, Basel and Zurich
- 1988 – present Academic advisor of the management consultancy B&RSW AG Zurich
- 1993 – present Professor of International Management at Universität der Bundeswehr München
Internal members
Max Alter
(1961 CH)
Managing Director Migros Valais
Member since 2005, elected until 2020
Committee: Migros Cooperative Retailing
Max Alter
(1961 CH)
Managing Director Migros Valais
Member since 2005, elected until 2020
Committee: Migros Retail
Swiss Federal Diploma in Marketing Management, EMBA Business School Lausanne
Major mandates
Migros Verteilzentrum Suhr AG (Board of Directors); Fondation Signal de Bougy (Board of Trustees); Adele Duttweiler Prize Foundation (Chairman)
Professional experience/career path
- 1977 – 1980 Sales apprenticeship Migros Valais
- 1981 – 1983 Migros Zurich
- 1984 – 2000 Various roles in Marketing and Sales Migros Valais
- 2000 – 2005 Member of the Board of Directors Migros Valais
- 2005 – present Managing Director Migros Valais
Patrick Avanthay
(1967 CH)
Baker and confectioner
Member (employee representative) since 2009, elected until 2020
Patrick Avanthay
(1967 CH)
Baker and confectioner
Member (employee representative) since 2009, elected until 2020
Head of In-Store Bakeries Valais, Jowa AG
Major mandates
None
Professional experience/career path
- Until 2006 Various roles at Migros Cooperative Valais
- 2006 – 2010 Head of In-Store Bakeries in Marketing Department Migros Cooperative Valais
- 2011 – 2013 Head of In-Store Bakeries, Branch Production Department, Jowa AG
- 2013 – present Head of In-Store Bakeries Valais, Jowa AG
Jörg Blunschi
(1961 CH)
Managing Director Migros Zurich
Member since 2010, elected until 2020
Committee: Migros Cooperative Retailing
Jörg Blunschi
(1961 CH)
Managing Director Migros Zurich
Member since 2010, elected until 2020
Committee: Migros Retail
Swiss Federal Diploma in Marketing Management, Bachelor of Business Administration HWV
Major mandates
Activ Fitness AG (Chairman); Ospena AG (Chairman); Foundation "Im Grüene", Rüschlikon (Board of Trustees); Adele Duttweiler Prize Foundation (Board of Trustees); tegut… holding (Chairman of the Advisory Board)
Professional experience/career path
- Until 1993 Various roles in marketing, sales, gastronomy and management consultancy
- 1993 – 1997 Senior Product Manager/Key Account Manager Doetsch Grether AG Basel
- 1997 – 2009 Member of the Management Migros Basel and Migros Deutschland
- 2010 – present Managing Director Migros Zurich
Herbert Bolliger
(1953 CH)
Chief Executive Officer FMC until 31.12.2017
Member since 1997, elected until 30.11.2017
Committees: Migros Retail (Chairman) until 30.11.2017, Remuneration and Nominations (extended) until 30.11.2017
Herbert Bolliger
(1953 CH)
Chief Executive Officer FMC until 31.12.2017
Member since 1997, elected until 30.11.2017
Committees: Migros Retail (Chairman) until 30.11.2017, Remuneration and Nominations (extended) until 30.11.2017
Lic. oec. University of Zurich
Major mandates (until 31.12.2017)
Denner AG (Board of Directors); Galaxus AG (Board of Directors); Hotelplan Holding AG (Chairman); Interio AG (Board of Directors); Magazine zum Globus AG (Board of Directors); Migros Bank AG (Chairman); Migros Beteiligungen AG (Chairman); Park "Im Grünen" Gurten (Board of Trustees); Foundation "Im Grüene", Rüschlikon (Board of Trustees); Adele Duttweiler Prize Foundation (Board of Trustees)
Professional experience/career path
- Until 1987 Various roles at Bayer (Schweiz) AG, FMC and PCW Group
- 1987 – 1994 Head of Finance/IT Migros Berne, Member of the Board of Directors
- 1994 – 1997 Head of IT Migros Group
- 1997 – 2005 Managing Director Migros Aare
- 2005 – 31.12.2017 Chief Executive Officer FMC
Jean Marc Bovay
(1966 CH)
Managing Director Migros Neuchâtel-Fribourg
Member since 01.08.2017, elected until 2020
Committee: Migros Cooperative Retailing
Jean Marc Bovay
(1966 CH)
Managing Director Migros Neuchâtel-Fribourg
Member since 01.08.2017, elected until 2020
Committee: Migros Retail
Trained chef
Major mandates
Adele Duttweiler Prize Foundation (Board of Trustees); Avry Centre SA (Board of Directors); Marin Centre SA (Chairman); Fondation Signal de Bougy (Board of Trustees); Liegenschaften-Betrieb AG (Board of Directors); Strega SA (Chairman); Au Léopold SA (Chairman); Trade Fribourg (Chairman); Chambre neuchâteloise du commerce et de l'industrie (Board of Directors); Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie Fribourg (member of the strategic council)
Professional experience/career path
- 1986 – 2000 Various roles at Migros Neuchâtel-Fribourg
- 2000 – 2002 Head of Catering Migros Neuchâtel-Fribourg
- 2003 – 2011 Head of Sales Migros Neuchâtel-Fribourg
- 2012 – 31.07.2017 Head of Expansion, Logistics and Catering Migros Neuchâtel-Fribourg
- 01.08.2017 – present Managing Director Migros Neuchâtel-Fribourg
Peter Diethelm
(1965 CH)
Managing Director Migros Eastern Switzerland
Member since 2015, elected until 2020
Committee: Migros Cooperative Retailing
Peter Diethelm
(1965 CH)
Managing Director Migros Eastern Switzerland
Member since 2015, elected until 2020
Committee: Migros Retail
Ingenieur HTL, dairy industry
Major mandates
Adele Duttweiler Prize Foundation (Board of Trustees)
Professional experience/career path
- 1995 – 2007 Various roles at the Federation of Migros Cooperatives, Zurich
- 2008 – 2014 Head of Supermarkets Migros Eastern Switzerland
- 2015 – present Managing Director Migros Eastern Switzerland
Philippe Echenard
(1963 CH)
Managing Director Migros Geneva
Member since 2014, elected until 2020
Committee: Migros Cooperative Retailing
Philippe Echenard
(1963 CH)
Managing Director Migros Geneva
Member since 2014, elected until 2020
Committee: Migros Retail
Diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management (EHL Lausanne), Stanford Executive Program
Major mandates
Bamica SA (Chairman); Centre Balexert SA (Chairman); Migros France SA (Vice Chairman); M-Loisirs (Board of Directors); S.R.M. (Société des Restaurants Migros) Sarl (Board of Directors); Ospena AG (Board of Directors); Fondation Signal de Bougy (Board of Trustees); Adele Duttweiler Prize Foundation (Board of Trustees); Fondation Camille Binzegger (Chairman); Bagros (Board of Directors)
Professional experience/career path
- 1990 – 2001 Various roles at McDonald's
- 2001 – 2009 CEO SV (Schweiz) AG Dübendorf
- 2010 – 2012 CEO SV Group AG Dübendorf
- 2014 – present Managing Director Migros Geneva
Lorenzo Emma
(1957 CH)
Managing Director Migros Ticino
Member since 2004, elected until 2020
Committees: Migros Cooperative Retailing, Finance
Lorenzo Emma
(1957 CH)
Managing Director Migros Ticino
Member since 2004, elected until 2020
Committees: Migros Retail, Finance
Dipl. Ing. ETH Zurich, MBA IMD Lausanne
Major mandates
Activ Fitness Ticino SA (Chairman); Mitico Ticino SA (Chairman); Fondazione La Fonte (Chairman); Adele Duttweiler Prize Foundation (Board of Trustees)
Professional experience/career path
- 1982 – 1985 Management consultant, Hayek Engineering AG, Zurich
- 1987 – 1988 Controller, Technocorp Holding AG (Swatch Group); Biel
- 1988 – 1990 Head Business Development, Schmidt Agence AG (Valora Group); Basel
- 1990 – 1992 Head Finance, Admin. and IT, Selecta AG (Valora Group); Murten
- 1992 – 1996 Deputy Head Corporate Planning and M&A, Sulzer Management AG, Winterthur
- 1996 – 2002 Executive Vice President, Head Coating Services, Sulzer Metco Holding AG, Winterthur
- 2002 – present Managing Director Migros Ticino
Anton Gäumann
(1960 CH)
Managing Director Migros Aare
Member since 2016, elected until 2020
Committee: Migros Cooperative Retailing
Anton Gäumann
(1960 CH)
Managing Director Migros Aare
Member since 2016, elected until 2020
Committee: Migros Retail
Swiss Federal Diploma in Marketing Management
Major mandates
cha chà AG (Chairman); Culinart Gastro AG (Chairman); FlowerPower Fitness und Wellness AG (Chairman); Golf Limpachtal Betriebs- und Verwaltungs-AG (Board of Directors); Le Shop S.A. (Board of Directors); Public Golf Bucheggberg AG (Board of Directors); Shopping-Center Brünnen AG (Chairman); VOI AG (Chairman); Denner AG (Board of Directors); BEEF2go (Board of Directors); LFS AG (Chairman); BOOTCAMPER.CH AG (Chairman); Adele Duttweiler Prize Foundation (Board of Trustees)
Professional experience/career path
- 1986 – 1998 Various roles at Migros Berne
- 1998 – 2001 Head of Integration Migros Cooperative AG/SO and BE into Migros Aare
- 2001 – 2009 Head of Specialist Markets Migros Aare
- 2010 – 2016 Head of Shopping Centres & Real Estate Migros Aare
- 2015 – 2016 Deputy Managing Director Migros Aare
- 2016 – present Managing Director Migros Aare
Andrea Hilber Truttmann
(1975 CH)
Chief of Staff Marketing Communications
Member (employee representative) since 2016, elected until 2020
Andrea Hilber Truttmann
(1975 CH)
Chief of Staff Marketing Communications
Member (employee representative) since 2016, elected until 2020
Lic. oec. publ. University of Zurich
Major mandates
None
Professional experience/career path
- 1998 – 2007 Various roles in marketing, Kraft Foods Schweiz AG, Switzerland, Zurich
- 2007 – 2010 Engagement Manager, Prophet GmbH, Zurich
- 2010 – present Chief of Staff Marketing Communications, Federation of Migros Cooperatives, Zurich
Marcelle Junod
(1953 CH)
Managing Director Migros Neuchâtel-Fribourg until 31.07.2017
Member since 2012, elected until 31.07.2017
Committee: Migros Retail until 31.07.2017
Marcelle Junod
(1953 CH)
Managing Director Migros Neuchâtel-Fribourg until 31.07.2017
Member since 2012, elected until 31.07.2017
Committee: Migros Retail until 31.07.2017
Lic. phil. University of Trieste
Major mandates
Adele Duttweiler Prize Foundation (Board of Trustees); Avry Centre (Board of Directors); Marin Centre SA (Chairman); Fondation Signal de Bougy (Board of Trustees); Liegenschaften-Betrieb AG (Board of Directors); Strega SA (Chairman); Au Léopold SA (Board of Directors)
Professional experience/career path
- 1975 – 1985 Various teaching roles
- 1985 – 1995 Various roles at Migros Berne
- 1996 – 1999 Head of HR & Cultural Affairs Migros Neuchâtel-Fribourg
- 2000 – 2002 Head of Sales Migros Neuchâtel-Fribourg
- 2003 – 2004 Head of Cultural Affairs, Leisure and Eurocentres Migros Vaud
- 2005 – 2012 Head of Expansion & Cultural Affairs, Deputy Managing Director Migros Neuchâtel-Fribourg
- 2012 – 31.07.2017 Managing Director Migros Neuchâtel-Fribourg
Felix Meyer
(1959 CH)
Managing Director Migros Lucerne
Member since 2012, elected until 2020
Committee: Migros Cooperative Retailing
Felix Meyer
(1959 CH)
Managing Director Migros Lucerne
Member since 2012, elected until 2020
Committee: Migros Retail
Lic. phil. II University of Berne
Major mandates
Migros-Verteilbetrieb Neuendorf AG (Board of Directors); One Training Center AG (Vice Chairman); Migros Pension Fund (Board of Trustees); Adele Duttweiler Prize Foundation (Board of Trustees); Hug Retail AG (Board of Directors)
Professional experience/career path
- 1987 – 1989 Trainer/Project Manager Ascom Hasler AG Berne
- 1989 – 1993 Head of Training and Personnel Affairs Migros Berne
- 1998 – 2001 Head of Club Schools/Leisure Centres Migros Aare
- 2002 – 2005 Head of Supermarket South/Gastro Migros Aare
- 2005 – 2012 Head of Directorate of Sales/Marketing Supermarket/Gastronomy Migros Aare
- 2012 – present Managing Director Migros Lucerne
Stefano Patrignani
(1963 CH + I, Vice Chairman)
Managing Director Migros Basel
Member since 2013, elected until 2020
Committees: Migros Retail, Remuneration and Nominations (extended) since 23.08.2017
Stefano Patrignani
(1963 CH + I, Vice Chairman)
Managing Director Migros Basel
Member since 2013, elected until 2020
Committees: Migros Retail, Remuneration and Nominations (extended) since
Lic. oec. HSG
Major mandates
Magazine zum Globus AG (Board of Directors); Semiba AG (Chairman); Migros Pension Fund (Board of Trustees); Adele Duttweiler Prize Foundation (Board of Trustees); Park "Im Grünen" Foundation Münchenstein (Board of Trustees/Managing Director); Verein Basler Detailhandel (Chairman); Swiss National Bank (Chairman Regional Economic Council Northwestern Switzerland)
Professional experience/career path
- 1988 – 1993 Various roles at Unilever Schweiz AG, Zurich
- 1993 – 1997 Various roles and member of the Board of Directors Lindt & Sprüngli (Schweiz) AG, Kilchberg
- 1997 – 2001 CEO Barilla Switzerland, Zug & Germany, Cologne
- 2001 – 2004 CEO Excom AG, Wädenswil
- 2004 – 2012 Member of the Board of Directors Manor AG, Basel
- 2013 – present Managing Director Migros Basel
(Missing on the group picture of the Board of Directors)
Marc Schaefer
(1961 CH)
Managing Director Migros Vaud
Member since 2007, elected until 2020
Committees: Migros Cooperative Retailing; Finance
Marc Schaefer
(1961 CH)
Managing Director Migros Vaud
Member since 2007, elected until 2020
Committees: Migros Retail; Finance
Swiss Federal Diploma in Finance and Controlling
Major mandates
Activ Fitness AG (Board of Directors); Kornhof Sàrl (Chairman); Micarna AG (Board of Directors); Fondation Signal de Bougy (Chairman); Adele Duttweiler Prize Foundation (Board of Trustees), Theodora Foundation (Board of Trustees)
Professional experience/career path
- Until 1988 Retail, sales, purchasing, importing Head and Tyrolia and Schaefer Sports SA
- 1989 – 1996 Accounting, control, production management in the rail industry
- 1997 – 2000 Accounting Migros Vaud
- 2000 – 2007 Head of Finance Migros Vaud (Member of the Board of Directors)
- 2007 – present Managing Director Migros Vaud
All members
Committees
The Board of Directors works in liaison with a number of permanent committees. With the exception of the Retail Committee, these specialist bodies consist predominantly – or exclusively – of external, independent members of the Board of Directors who contribute their specific specialist knowledge.
