Swiss national, multilingual (E/F/G/P/S) with professional experience in Europe, Asia, South and North America, holding a Master degree in Business Administration from the University of Zurich (lic.oec.publ.), with focus on International Trade and Organizational Psychology.

International career at Nestlé SA from 1994 to 2002, first as a project leader of multi-functional process teams in Auditing and Supply Chain, then as a senior manager in Sales, Marketing and HR. The latest position being Regional Head of Change Management, Communication & Training for Nestlé’s group-wide ERP implementation (Project GLOBE) in North & South America.

Resident in Brazil since 1998, entrepreneur since 2002. He presently offers consulting services to companies, especially on general management, business development, coaching, marketing, as well as on international supply and distribution issues. He also acts as international business development partner of Pool of Experts (OSEC) and Executive Coach of Right Management in Brazil. Former Board member of the Swiss-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in Sao Paulo.

Swiss, multilingual (G/E/F/I/P), holding a higher diploma in Banking and an Executive MBA degree from the University of St. Gallen/Switzerland, further training in Management-Coaching and as well as many years of international business experience in Europe, Asia, North and South America.

From 1984 to 1992, worked in several functions at the Zurich Cantonal Bank, expecialy in training and development. From 1993 to 1997, member of the Board, Partner and Chairmann of the company Aeschlimann Technologie AG, a metal-working company group with international focus. From 1998 to 2004, worked at SIGG Switzerland AG, last as Partner and CEO, Today, he is Chairman of the Board and owner of Sampa Finanz AG, Frauenfeld/Switzerland and of Bruderer & Associados Ltda., Sao Paulo/Brazil.

Resident in Brazil since 2005, lives and works as an independent entrepreneur between Sao Paulo/Brazil and Zurich/Switzerland. He presently offers consulting services to companies, especially on general management, business and product development, brand positioning and management, as well as on international supply and distribution issues.