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Strategic oversight with a long-term perspective

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Strategic oversight, responsible governance and long-term corporate development.

The Board of Directors of the SKAN Group stands for responsible corporate governance, strategic oversight and sustainable development. With in-depth experience and a clear view of the market, the organization and future viability, the Board creates the framework for stability, growth and the company’s long-term successful direction.

  • Beat Lüthi,
    Chairman of the board

    Education, professional career

    Studied electrical engineering at ETH Zurich and business administration (PhD). Completed the International Executive Program at the INSEAD Business School. Since 2008 he is CEO of CTC Analytics AG.

    Significant mandates

    • Apaco AG (BoD member)
    • Inficon Group (BoD Chairman)

  • Cornelia Gehrig,
    Vicepresident of the board

    Education, professional career

    Lic.rer.pol (University of Bern, Business Administration and Economics). Certified Public Accountant (EXPERTsuisse). Track record as Group CFO in internationally active companies (Bystronic Group, Precious Woods Group, Ionbond Group) with overall responsibility for Global Finance & IT. Since 2021 she is an independent director.

    Significant mandates

    • ARYZTA AG
    • Koras AG

  • Gregor Plattner,
    board member

    Education, professional career:

    Studied law at the University of Basel, graduated in 1998. Various international cultural management roles between 1999 and 2005. Has held various management roles in IT, Sourcing, Risk Management and HR at UBS between 2005 and 2023. Since 2023 founder and owner of plattnerhess.

    Significant mandates:

    • Bonacasa Group (BoD member)
    • Pagameno Invest AG (BoD member)

  • Oliver Baumann,
    board member

    Education, professional career:

    Studied Business Administration at SHL and holds a Swiss Federal Diploma in Business Administration. Experience in business management within the hospitality and healthcare industries.

  • Thomas Huber,
    board member

    Education, professional career

    Studied Electrical Engineering at ETH Zurich. Advanced management programme SKU/HSG in 2007 and at INSEAD in 2017. He has held various positions at SKAN from 1996 to 2025, most recently serving as CEO of the SKAN Group since 2017.

    Significant mandates

    • HAMO-KKS Group AG

  • Dr. Christian Schlögel,
    board member

    Education, professional career

    Studied computer science at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and completed a doctorate in business administration at the University of Passau. Started his career at SAP AG. From 2014 to 2018, he served as Group Chief Technology & Digital Officer at KUKA AG. From 2018 to 2025, he was Group Chief Digital Officer and member of the Executive Board at Körber AG.

    Significant mandates

      • Knorr-Bremse AG (BoD Member)
      • Karl Mayer SE (BoD Member)
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