Swiss Post Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is Swiss Post’s governing body. It oversees the implementation of the strategy and reports to the Swiss Confederation and other stakeholders.
In brief
The Board of Directors defines the strategy of Swiss Post and monitors its implementation.
- It provides the strategic direction for Swiss Post and ensures consistent management of the Group.
- It is responsible for implementing the Confederation's strategic objectives and for fulfilling the universal service obligation.
- It represents the Group to the Confederation.
- Employees are represented in accordance with the Postal Services Organisation Act.
Christian Levrat
Member of the Board of Directors since2021
Chairman of the Board of Directors (since 2021)
- Year of birth 1970
- Swiss nationality
- Degree in Law, Masters in Political Science
Committees
- People, Sustainability, Governance
- Audit, Risk & Compliance
- PF participation
- Investment, Mergers & Acquisitions
Professional background
- Council of States (Fribourg, SP, 2012–2021), Member and Chair of the Committee for Economic Affairs and Taxes, Member and Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Member of the Committee for Legal Affairs, Member of the Finance Committee
- Member and Chair of the Swiss Delegation at the French-speaking Parliamentary Assembly, Chair of the Committee for Education, Culture and Communication, Chair of the Parliamentary Network for the Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
- President of the Swiss Social Democratic Party (2008–2020)
- National Councillor (Fribourg, SP, 2003–2012), Member of the Committee for Transportation and Telecommunications, Member of the Finance Committee
- Communications Union, (General Secretary and Chair 2000–2008)
- Swiss Refugee Council (SRC), Head of the Legal Service, Member of the Executive Board (1997–2000)
Key posts
- Unicef Switzerland and Liechtenstein (President)
- Forum Helveticum (Chairman of the Management Committee)
Thomas Bucher
Member of the Board of Directors since 2019
Member of the Board of Directors
- Year of birth 1966
- Swiss nationality
- lic. oec. University of St. Gallen
Committees
- Audit, Risk & Compliance
- PF participation
Professional background
- Archroma Management GmbH, CFO, Member of the Executive Committee (2021–2025)
- Alpiq Holding Ltd, CFO, Member of the Executive Board (2015–2021)
- Gategroup, CFO, Member of the Executive Board (2008–2014)
- Ciba Specialty Chemicals, Regional CFO, Head of Business Support Center EMEA and Divisional CFO, Head of Business Support Center CEMEA (1992–2008)
Key posts
- EBM (Cooperative of Elektra Birseck) / Primeo Energie (Member of the Board of Directors)
- Syensqo SA (Belgium), Member of the Board of Directors (Non-Executive Director)
- DocMorris AG: Member of the Board of Directors
Ronny Kaufmann
Member of the Board of Directors since 2018
Member of the Board of Directors, Human Resources representative
- Year of birth 1975
- Swiss nationality
- lic. rer. publ. University of St. Gallen
Committees
People, Sustainability, Governance
Professional background
- Swisspower AG, CEO (since 2015)
- Swiss Post, Head of Public Affairs & CSR (2006–2014)
- Mediapolis AG für Wirtschaft und Kommunikation, Co-owner and Partner (2003–2006)
Key posts
- Swisspower Green Gas AG, Chairman of the Board of Directors
- Muntagna - Die AlpenExpo 2027+, Member of the Board
Bernadette Koch
Member of the Board of Directors since 2018
Member of the Board of Directors (Vice-Chair, since 2022)
- Year of birth 1968
- Swiss nationality
- Certified public accountant, business economist, Higher School of Economics and Administration
Committees
Audit, Risk & Compliance (Chair)
Professional background
Ernst & Young AG, People Partner, Member of the Management Committee of Assurance Switzerland, Partner/Head of the Public Sector market area, Auditor (1993–2018)
Key posts
- Energie Oberkirch AG, Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors
- Geberit AG, Member of the Board of Directors
- Mobimo Holding AG, Member of the Board of Directors
- Luzerner Kantonalbank AG (LUKB), Member of the Board of Directors
Denise Koopmans
Member of the Board of Directors since 2019
Member of the Board of Directors
- Year of birth 1962
- Netherlands nationality
- Master of Law
Committees
Investment, Mergers & Acquisitions
Professional background
- WoIters Kluwer, Managing Director Legal & Regulatory Division (2011–2015)
- LexisNexis Business Information Solutions, CEO (2007–2011)
- Capgemini, various management roles (2000–2007)
Key posts
- WWF International, Member of the Board of Trustees
- Royal BAM Group NV (Netherlands), Member of the Board of Directors
- Cicor Technologies Ltd, Member of the Board of Directors
- NORMA Group SE (Germany), Member of the Supervisory Board
- Grant Thornton International Ltd (UK), independent governor on the board of governors
Corrado Pardini
Member of the Board of Directors since 2020
Board of Directors, Human Resources representative
- Geburtsjahr 1965
- Nationalität Schweiz/Italien
- Former national councilor
- Degree in NPO Management, University of Fribourg
Committees
Investment, Mergers & Acquisitions
Professional background
- pardini Consulting gmbh, Self-Employed Management Consultant (since 2020)
- Labour Court of the Canton of Bern, Specialist judge (since 2000)
- National Council: Committee for Economic Affairs and Taxes (CEAT), Committee for Legal Affairs (CLAG), Committee for Science, Education and Culture (CSEC) (2011–2019)
- Swiss Trade Union Federation (SGB), Member of the Presidential Committee (2014–2020)
- Unia, Member of the Management Board and Head of Industry Sector (National Head of Pharmaceutical and Chemical Industry, Regional Secretary for Biel-Seeland, Canton of Solothurn) (1997–2020)
- Foundation Board of the pension funds for the carpentry industry (2005–2016)
- Member of the Cantonal Parliament, Canton of Bern (2002–2011)
Key posts
- Tripartite Commission of the Confederation for matters arising from the International Labour Organization (ILO), Member of the Extraparliamentary Committee of the Swiss Confederation
- Suva Council, Member
- Volkshaus AG Bern, Chair of the Board of Directors
- Freienhof Thun AG, Chair of the Board of Directors
Dirk Reich
Member of the Board of Directors since 2021
Board of Directors
- Year of birth 1963
- Nationality Switzerland/Germany
- Qualified business economist, WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management
Committees
Investment, Mergers & Acquisitions (Chair)
Professional background
- Cargolux Airlines International S.A. (Luxembourg), President and CEO (2014–2016)
- Kühne + Nagel International AG, Member of the Management Board (1994–2013)
- VIAG AG, Head of Investment Controlling, Transport and Logistics (1993–1994)
- German Cargo Services GmbH, Route Manager, America & West Africa (1986–1992)
Key posts
- K2 Mobility GmbH (Germany), Member of the Advisory Board
- Det Forenede Dampskibs-Selskab (DFDS) A.S. (Denmark), Member of the Board of Directors (Non-Executive Director)
- Log-hub Ltd, Chair of the Board of Directors
Maria Teresa Vacalli
Member of the Board of Directors since 2022
Member of the Board of Directors
- Year of birth 1971
- Nationality Switzerland/Germany
- Master’s degree in industrial engineering, ETH Zurich
Committees
- Audit, Risk & Compliance
- PF participation
Professional background
- Bank Cler, CEO (2019–2022)
- Basler Kantonalbank, Chief Digital Officer (2018–2019)
- Moneyhouse AG, NZZ Mediengruppe, CEO (2016–2018)
- Sunrise Communication AG, Executive Director, Wholesale (2013–2016), Director in various departments (2008–2013)
- Cablecom GmbH, Director (2002–2008)
- GCI Consulting, Manager & Head of Business Process Design (2001–2002)
- Ernst & Young, Center of eBusiness Innovation (CBI), Manager (2001)
- Seavantage AG, Partner, Co-founder and Owner (2000–2001)
- PwC, Manager (1998–2000)
Key posts
- PostFinance Ltd, Member of the Board of Directors, Chair of the Organisation, Nomination & Remuneration Committee and Member of the IT & Digitization Committee
- Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (Member of the Board of Directors)
- Kardex Holding Ltd (Member of the Board of Directors)
Antonia Wanner
Member of the Board of Directors since 2023
Member of the Board of Directors
- Year of birth 1967
- Nationality Germany
- Dr. jur. University of Bonn
Committees
People, Sustainability, Governance (Chair)
Professional background
- Nestlé Group, Vevey, Chief Sustainability Officer (since 2025)
- Nestlé Group, Vevey, Head of ESG Strategy & Deployment (since 2020); Chief Procurement Officer (2017–2020); Head of Commodity Procurement Nestlé (2013–2017)
- Nestlé Deutschland, Frankfurt, Head of Sustainability (2012–2013); Head of Sales Services (2010–2012)
- Nestlé Group, Vevey, Head of Procurement Excellence (2006–2010)
- Nestlé Deutschland, Frankfurt, Head of Procurement (2002–2006)
- Nestlé Deutschland, Nestlé Europa, Packaging Procurement Manager (1999–2002)
- Nestlé Deutschland, Frankfurt, Legal Advisor (1996–1999)
Key posts
Nestlé Deutschland AG, Member of the Supervisory Board
Roger Schoch
General Secretary of the Board of Directors since 2018
General Secretary
- Year of birth 1971
- Swiss nationality
- Lawyer, Executive M.B.L.-HSG
Professional background
- Alpiq Holding Ltd, General Secretary of the Board of Directors (2013–2018)
- Swiss federal railways SFR Ltd, Secretary to the Board of Directors/Vice General Counsel (2003–2012); Secretary to the Board of Directors/Chief Compliance Officer (2012–2013)
Key posts
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