The swissnet Group (ISIN: CH0451123589 – Ticker: MLBMD), a leading provider of ICT solutions and cloud-based network infrastructures, has announced the appointment of Urs van Stiphout as Chairman of the Board of Directors of swissnet AG, effective 11 May 2026. The change was published in the Swiss Official Gazette of Commerce (SHAB) on 15 May 2026.
Urs van Stiphout is a partner at the Swiss law firm HofervanStiphout in Baden and Bern. As the founder and CEO of an international fintech company, and with years of experience in the financial and banking sector in New York and London, he combines entrepreneurial thinking with legal expertise. As a lawyer with proven knowledge in M&A, financing, and international cooperations, he brings a unique combination of practical and legal experience to his role as Chairman of the Board of swissnet.
Jonathan Sauppe, Co-CEO DACH of the swissnet Group, said, "With Urs van Stiphout, we are gaining an experienced expert with strong legal, entrepreneurial, and strategic competence. His experience in supporting growth-oriented companies and complex corporate situations will be of great value to the further development of the swissnet Group."
Urs van Stiphout added, "The swissnet Group has successfully established itself as an internationally oriented technology group in recent years. I look forward to actively shaping the company's continued development together with the Board of Directors and management."
Jonathan Sauppe will continue to serve as Co-CEO DACH, responsible for the operational management and strategic development of the swissnet Group in the DACH region, while Roger Tabbal remains Co-CEO International, leading the group's international activities and global expansion.
The appointment of van Stiphout signals a strategic move for swissnet as it navigates growth in the competitive ICT landscape. His fintech background and legal expertise in M&A and financing are expected to bolster the company's ability to pursue partnerships and expansion. For a company that serves customers in retail, hospitality, healthcare, and the public sector with location-based marketing software, Wi-Fi infrastructure, and cloud-based technologies, strong governance is crucial to maintain its edge in digital transformation and Software as a Service offerings.
This leadership change may impact the company's strategic direction, particularly in international markets. With van Stiphout's experience in complex corporate situations, swissnet could accelerate its omnichannel strategies and deliver added value to clients. The appointment also underscores the importance of legal and financial expertise in steering tech companies through growth phases.
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