Group Management
Ernst Bärtschi
Chief Executive OfficerDate of birth: April 9, 1952
Nationality: Swiss
Education
| 1993, 1998, 2000 | IMD Lausanne, Switzerland; Top Management Seminars |
| 1976 | University of St. Gallen, Switzerland; lic. oec. HSG. |
Professional Experience
| 2005 - now | Sika AG, Baar, Switzerland. Chief Executive Officer. |
| 2002 - 2004 | Sika AG, Baar, Switzerland. Chief Financial Officer, Member of Sika Group Management. |
| 1997 - 2001 | Schindler Management AG, Switzerland. CFO, Member of Group Management. |
| 1993 - 1997 |
Schindler Aufzüge AG, Switzerland. |
| 1980 - 1993 | Schindler Management AG, Switzerland - Area Controller - Head of Group Area Controlling - CFO Elevator and Escalator Division |
| 1976 - 1980 | Nestlé, Switzerland Internal Audit |
Further Commitments
| Board Member of: | Bucher Industries AG, Niederweningen, Switzerland |
| President Audit Committee: | Bucher Industries AG, Niederweningen, Switzerland |
Silvio Ponti
Deputy CEO, Region Europe North.Date of birth: May 31, 1953
Nationality: Swiss
Education
| 2002 | Harvard Business School, Cambridge MA, USA; Advanced Management Program |
| 1982 | Graduate School of Business Administration, Oregon State University, Corvallis, USA, MBA. |
| 1977 | Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich, Switzerland; Dipl.-Bau-Ing. ETH. |
Professional Experience
| 2002 - now | Sika AG, Baar, Switzerland. Deputy CEO, Regional Manager Europe North and Member of Group Management. |
| 1989 - 2002 | Sika Schweiz AG, Zurich, Switzerland. - Head of Marketing, Member of the Executive Management of Sika Schweiz AG and Sika GmbH, Germany. |
| 1987 - 1988 | Hilti AG, Schan, Fürstentum Liechtenstein. - Head of Marketing for the Joint Venture "Hilti-Ciba-Geigy". |
| 1982 - 1987 | Sika Schweiz AG, Zurich, Switzerland. - Assistant to the Head of Export. - Sika B.V., Maarssen, the Nederlands, General manager. |
| 1978 - 1980 | Ing. Büro Dr. Staudacher & Siegenthaler AG, Bern, Switzerland. Project Leader. |
Ronald Trächsel
Chief Financial OfficerDate of birth: July 9, 1959
Nationality: Swiss
Education
| 1986 -2005 | IMD Lausanne, Switzerland. Top Management Seminars on a regular basis. |
| 1986 | University of Berne, Switzerland. lic.rer.pol. |
Professional Experience
| 2008 - now | Sika AG, Baar, Switzerland. CFO and Member of Group Management. |
| 1999 - 2007 | Vita Group, Birsfelden, Switzerland. - CFO Vitra Group. - CEO and Head of Group Management. - Executive Director, Ormand AG. |
| 1992 - 1999 | Ringier Group, Zurich, Switzerland. - Head Internal Audit. - CFO Ringier Europe. |
| 1987 - 1992 | Ciba-Geigy Group, Basle, Switzerland. Internal Audit. |
| 1982 - 1987 | Visura Treuhandgesellschaft, Solothurn, Switzerland. Accounting and tax counseling for small and medium-sized enterprises. |
Urs Mäder
Research and DevelopmentDate of birth: September 4, 1955
Nationality: Swiss
Education
| 1987 | Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University Fribourg, Switzerland. Dr. rer. nat. |
| 1983 | University Fribourg, Switzerland. Dipl. Chem. |
| 1979 | Zurich Unversity of Applied Sciences, Winterthur, Switzerland. Dipl. Chem. Ing. HTL. |
Professional Experience
| 2005 - now | Sika AG, Baar, Switzerland. Head of Research & Development and Member of Group Management. |
| 1989 - 2005 | Sika AG, Zurich, Switzerland. - Project Leader Admixture Development, Research and Development. - Department Head of Construction Chemicals, research & Development. - Product Technology Director of Construction Chemicals and Mortars, Research and Development. |
| 1987 - 1989 | Research School Chemistry, Canberra, Australia. Post Doctorate research. |
Further Commitments
| President | European Federation of Admixture Producers (EFCA) |
Peter Krebser
OperationsDate of birth: November 10, 1951.
Nationality: Swiss.
Education
| 1972 - 1981 | Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich, Switzerland. Dr. sc. tech., Dipl. Chem. ing. ETH, Study and Assistant Lecturer. |
Professional Experience
| 2004 - now | Sika AG, Baar, Switzerland. Head of Operations and Member of Group Management. |
| 2002 - 2004 | Vantico AG, Basle, Switzerland. Global Operations Director and Member of the Divisional Executive Management. |
| 2000 - 2002 | CGS-Management AG, Pfäffikon, Switzerland. Associate Partner. |
| 1997 - 1999 | Novartis Pharma AG, Basle, Switzerland. - Head of worldwide Pharmaceutical Production. - Head of worldwide Technical Operations and Member of the Executive Management. |
| 1983 - 1996 | Sandoz Pharma AG, Basle, Switzerland. - Head of Process Development Laboratory, Chemical Production Pharma. - Plant Manager, Chemical Production Pharma. - Section Head, Chemical production Pharma. - Head of worldwide Production (Chemical and Pharma). |
| 1982 - 1983 | Lonza AG, Basle, Switzerland. Head of Process development Laboratory, Fine Chemicals. |
Further commitments
| President | Economic Promotion Basel Area |
Iven Chadwick
Region IMEA (India, Middle East, Africa)Date of birth: May 16, 1960.
Nationality: British.
Education
| 2001 | Leicester University, UK. MBA. |
| 1983 | Manchester Polytechnic, UK. Graduate of the Royal Society of Chemists I. |
Professional Experience
| 2009 - now | Sika AG, Baar, Switzerland. Member of Group Management. |
| 2007 - now | Sika AG, Baar, Switzerland. Regional Manager IMEA. |
| 2005 - 2006 | BASF AG, Zurich, Switzerland. Executive Head of Business Lines Building Systems & Performance Flooring. |
| 2002 - 2005 | Degussa AG, Schaffhausen, Switzerland. Executive Head of Business Line Performance Flooring. |
| 1993 - 2001 | MBT Group, Germany. - Regional Operations Manager, MBT Middle East LLC, UAE (1993 - 1997). - Managing Director, MBT Oman LLC (1999 - 2001). - Managing Director, MBT Egypt S.A.E. (1999 - 2001). - Director, MBT India (pvt) Ltd. (1998 - 2002). - General Manager and Managing Director, MBT Middle East LLC, UAE (1997 - 2001). |
| 1984 - 1993 | FEB Ltd., Manchester, UK. - Graduate Management Trainee. - Technical Supervisor. - Production Manager. - Operations Manager. |
| 1978 - 1984 | Greater Manchester Council Public Analysts Laboratory, Manchester, UK. Laboratory Technician. |
Jan Jenisch
Region Asia PacificDate of birth: September 2, 1966.
Nationality: German.
Education
| 1993 - 1996 | University Fribourg, Switzerland. Post study. |
| 1993 | University Fribourg, Switzerland. MBA. |
Professional Experience
| 2007 - now | Sika AG, Baar, Switzerland. Regional Manager Asia Pacific and Member of Group Management. |
| 2004 - 2006 | Sika AG, Baar, Switzerland. Head of Industry Division and Member of the Group Management. |
| 2001 - 2004 | Sika Tivoli GmbH, Hamburg, Germany. General Manager. |
| 1996 - 2000 | Sika AG, Baar, Switzerland. - Market Development Manager, Industry Division. - Manager Automotive Europe, Industry Division. |
Hubert Perrin de Brichambaut
Region Europe SouthDate of birth: February 4, 1957
Nationality: French
Education
| 1978 | ESSEC (Ecole Supérieure des Sciences Economiques et Commerciales), Clergy, France. MBA. |
Professional Experience
| 2009 - now | Sika AG, Baar, Switzerland. Regional Manager Europe South and Member of Group Management. |
| 2005 - 2008 | Sika France SA, Paris, France. General Manager. |
| 2003 - 2004 | Suez Environnement, France (Waste and Water Management). Senior Vice President Operations for Eastern Europe, Africa and Middle East. |
| 2001 - 2003 | Sita, France (Waste Management). Regional Manager Latin America. |
| 1997 - 2001 | Rhodia, France. - President of Rhodia PPMC Europe (Paper, Coatings and Construction Materials) - President of Rhodia Food. - Business Director of global IT project. |
| 1981 - 1996 | Rhône Poulenc Group, France. - Internal Auditor of the Group. - Treasurer of Brazilian subsidiaries. |
Paul Schuler
Region North AmericaDate of birth: June 11, 1955.
Nationality: Swiss.
Education
| 1993 | IMD Lausanne, Top Management Seminars. |
| 1993 | Graduate School of Business Administration, University of Washington/Zurich, MBA. |
| 1988 | Eidg. Dipl. Verkaufsleiter. |
| 1988 | Eidg. Dipl. Betriebsfachmann. |
| 1975 | Eidg. Dipl. Maschinenschlosser. |
Professional Experience
| 2007 - now | Sika Corporation,Lyndhurst, USA. Regional Manager North America and Member of Group Management. |
| 2003 - 2006 | Sika Holding GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany. - General Manager Sika Deutschland GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany. - General Manager Sika Korrosionsschutz GmbH, Gelsenkirchen, Germany. - General Manager Sika Trocal GmbH, Troisdorf, Germany. - General Manager Sika Addiment GmbH, Leimen, Germany. 1993: Member of the Executive Management of Sika Schweiz AG. 1996: Member of the Extended Group Management of Sika AG. |
| 1988 - 2002 | Sika Schweiz AG, Zurich, Switzerland. - Product Manager / Head of Sales Industry. - Marketing Manager Industry. - Business Unit Leader Industry. 1993: Member of the Executive Management of Sika Schweiz AG. 1996: Member of the Extended Group Management of Sika Schweiz AG. |
| 1982 - 1988 | EMS Chemie AG, Domat/Ems, Switzerland. - Sales. - International Key Account. - Sales Manager Switzerland. |
| 1982 - 1988 | Luwa AG, HongKong/China. Project Manager Air Condition Plants in China. |
| 1976 - 1980 | Hemair AG, Schindellegi, Switzerland. - Production. - Production Manager. |
José Luis Vázquez
Region Latin AmericaDate of birth: October 29, 1947.
Nationality: Spanish.
Education
| 2001, 2002 | IESE, Madrid, Spain; CRM, Corporate Finance |
| 1988 | IESE, Madrid, Spain; MBA |
| 1979 | ICADE, Madrid, Spain; MBA |
| 1970 | Ingeniero de Caminos, Madrid, Spain; Construction Engineer, Ph.D. |
Professional Experience
| 2009 - now | Sika AG, Baar, Switzerland. Regional Manager Latin America and Member of Group Management. |
| 2002 - 2008 | Sika AG, Baar, Switzerland. Regional Manager Euriope South and Member of Group Management. |
| 1984 - 2002 | Sika SA, Madrid, Spain. - Head of Marketing. - General Manager. 1999: Area Manager South Europe. |
| 1983 - 1984 | Sport Ministry - Cabinet of Ministers, Spain. Manager National Sport Insurance Company. |
| 1977 - 1983 | Explosivos Rio Tinto, Madrid, Spain. Vice President, Oil Business Division. |
| 1972 - 1976 | Director of numerous global projects in the area of road construction, harbour, factories. Helma (Cadiz), Boskalis (Cadiz), Laing (Valencia/Bilbao), Caminos y Puertos (Barcelona). |
| 1970 - 1972 | Laboratoire Pont and Chaussees, Paris, France. Instituto Eduardo Torroja, Madrid, Spain. Concrete road construction R&D projects. |
Other Titles
| Public Servant | |
| 1979 | Industry Minister (patent and Trademark Office) |
| 1984 | All Ministries, TIC (Information and Telecommunication Technology Engineer). |
Alexander Bleibler
Corporate Business Unit ContractorsDate of birth: December 2, 1953
Nationality: Swiss
Education
| 1976 | Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Winterthur, Switzerland; Dipl. Bau-Ing. HTL |
Professional Experience
| 2007 - now | Sika AG, Baar, Switzerland Head of Corporate Business Unit Contractors and Member of Group Management |
| 1996 - 2006 | Sika AG, Baar, Switzerland Head of Division Construction Chemicals and Member of the Group Management |
| 1983 - 1996 | Sika Schweiz AG, Zurich, Switzerland - Head of Marketing and Technique in the Exportdepartement - Product Marketing Manager - Head of the Marketing departement / Product Marketing Manager Industrial Floorings - Head of Business Unit Marketing and Technique for Construction Chemicals - Head of Business Unit Construction Chemicals / Head of Corporate Marketing 1990: Member of the Executive Management of Sika Schweiz AG 1994: Member of the Extended Group Management of Sika AG |
| 1980 - 1983 | Sika Schweiz AG, Saudi Arabia Sales Engineer |
| 1977 - 1979 | Chemaco Ltd., Saudi Arabia Branchmanager |
Bruno Fritsche
Corporate Business Unit IndustryDate of birth: September 26, 1952
Nationality: Swiss
Education
| 1987 | Graduate School of Business Administration Zurich, Bachelor of Business Administration |
| 1971 | Laboratory Technician (Eidg. Dipl. Chemielaborant) |
Professional Experience
| 2007 - now | Sika AG, Baar, Switzerland Head of Corporate Business Unit Industry and Member of Group Management |
| 2001 - 2006 | Sika Services AG, Zurich, Switzerland - Head Business Unit Sealing + Bonding Corporate Construction - Head Business Unit Building Systems Corporate Construction - General Manager Sika Engineering Silicones S.r.l., Milan, Italy - Vice President Appliance + Component Corporate Industry 2001: Member of the extended Group Management |
| 1996 - 2001 | Sika Japan Ltd., Tokyo, Japan - General Manager - Area Manager Asia North |
| 1993 - 1996 | Sika Australia Pty., Sydney, Australia / Sika New Zealand Ltd., Auckland, New Zealand - General Manager - Area Manager Pacific |
| 1991 - 1993 | Sika Indonesia P.T. , Jakarta, Indonesia - General Manager - Area Manager Pacific |
| 1988 - 1991 | Sika Hongkong Ltd., Hongkong - General Manager - Area Manager North East Pacific |
| 1973 - 1988 | Merz + Bentello AG, Niederwangen, Switzerland - Head Laboratory +Development - Manager Export - Sales + Marketing Manager |
| 1971 - 1973 | Wander AG, Berne, Switzerland Laboratory Technician |
Further Commitments
| Board Member of: | Swiss-Asian Chamber of Commerce, Zurich, Switzerland |
Christoph Ganz
Corporate Business Unit DistributionDate of birth: December 28, 1969
Nationality: Swiss
Education
| 1996 | University of St. Gallen, lic. oec. HSG |
Professional Experience
| 2007 - now | Sika AG, Baar, Switzerland Head of Corporate Business Unit Distribution and Member of Group Management |
| 2003 - 2006 | Sika Services AG, Zurich, Switzerland Head of Business Unit Distribution |
| 1999 - 2003 | Sika AG, Baar, Switzerland Corporate Market Field Manager Distribution |
| 1996 - 1999 | Sika Schweiz AG, Zurich, Switzerland Project Manager Distribution |
Further Commitments
| Board Member of: | - Ganz & Co. AG, St. Gallen, Switzerland - Ganz AG, Schaan, Principality of Liechtenstein |
| Vice President of the Board | Max Pfister Baubüro AG, St. Gallen |
Ernesto Schümperli
Corporate Business Unit ConcreteDate of birth: September 22, 1955
Nationality: Swiss
Education
| 2000 | Graduate School of Business Administration, Zurich, Switzerland; MBA |
| 1983 | Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich, Switzerland; Dipl. Bau-Ing. ETH |
| 1978 | Basle University of Applied Sciences, Muttenz, Switzerland; Dipl. Bau-Ing. HTL |
Professional Experience
| 2007 - now | Sika AG, Baar, Switzerland Head of Corporate Business Unit Concrete and Member of Group Management |
| 1991 - 2006 | Sika Schweiz AG, Zurich, Switzerland - Product Marketing Manager Concrete - Market Development Manager Construction - Head of Marketing Department Construction - 1997: Member of the Executive Management of Sika Schweiz AG - Head of Sales Department Switzerland - General Manager Sika Schweiz AG and Area Manager for Central Europe - 2002: Member of the Extended Group Management of Sika AG - Head of Sika Tunneling & Mining Division - 2002: Chairman of the Board of SikaBau AG, Zurich, Switzerland |
| 1987 - 1990 | Sika Andina SA, Bogotá, Colombia - Head of Marketing and Technique - Key Account Manager Latin America - Member of the Executive Management of Sika Andina SA |
| 1986 - 1987 | Ing. Büro Wenaweser & Wolfensberger AG, Zurich, Switzerland Project Leader Structural Engineering |
| 1983 - 1985 | Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich, Switzerland Research Engineer Structural Design |
| 1978 - 1979 | Basle University of Applied Sciences, Muttenz, Switzerland Research Engineer Hydraulic Structures |
| 1971 - 1975 | Ing. Büro Frey + Gnehm AG, Olten, Switzerland - Draughtsman - Project Leader Sewer Systems |
Further Commitments
| President | ivz Industrie-Verband Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland (local sub-organization of Swiss Employers Association) |
| Member of the Board | VSH (VersuchsStollen Hagerbach AG), Sargans, Switzerland, representing Sika Schweiz AG as shareholder |
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