about Us

For over 70 years, the BERNEXPO Group has been operating in the live business, connecting people and brands. Our trade fairs and public exhibitions have a nationwide reach.

Thinking further together
Thinking further together
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Because it takes more than space

Events with heart, in the heart of Switzerland

In the heart of Bern, in the heart of life: We create spaces, encounters, and experiences that last. Whether it's a trade fair, conference, festival, or corporate event – with us, everything is personal, uncomplicated, and effective.

What drives us

As hosts with heart and experience, we bring ideas to the stage – digitally, sustainably, and with a flair for genuine encounters. What drives us? Big moments. Clear processes. And that good feeling when everyone says at the end: "That was a great success."

What remains is what touched us.

team

These people make it possible

Every day, we strive to ensure that people experience unforgettable moments with us. Our team has the right specialist for every topic.
Meet the team
Meet the team
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the annual report

Details on financial and operational performance can be found in the Annual Report.
More financial details
More financial details

board of directors

These seven members currently form the Board of Directors of BERNEXPO AG and shape the direction of the company:

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Chairman of the Board of Directors Member of the BoD since 2020 Member of the BoD 2015 Member of the BoD since 2016 Member of the Bod since 2022 Member of the Bod since 2023 Member of the BoD since 2023

Peter Stähli

Sandra von May-Granelli

DOMINIQUE SCHMID

Andreas Rickenbacher

pascal jenny

Sandra Banholzer

Sascha Zahnd

  • Federal Diploma in Electrical Engineering FH/NDS

  • Member of the Board of Directors (BoD) of BERNEXPO AG since 2019

  • Various board mandates and activities, including:

  • LWA AG, Chairman of the BoD

  • Bühler AG, Member of the BoD UBIF

  • AQVA AG, Member of the BoD

  • Inno Digital Services AG, Member of the BoD

  • Studied law at the University of Bern

  • Owner, Chair of the BoD and Chair of the Executive Board of Feusi Bildungszentrum AG

  • Elected on 11 May 2021 until the 2027 AGM

  • Various other board mandates and activities

  • Lic. rer. pol. MBA, Finance and Technology, A&O Psychology

  • Elected on 11 May 2021 until the 2027 AGM

  • Various board mandates and activities, including:

  • Messepark Bern AG, member of the BoD

  • Vice-President of the BoD

  • Helvetas, Finance Officer, Central Board

  • Lic.rer.pol. (Business Administration)

  • Elected until AGM 2025

  • Other mandates include:

  • Aebi Schmidt Holding AG (Vice-President) 

  • BKW AG (Vice-President)

  • CSEM AG (President)

  • HRS Holding AG (Board member)

  • Suva (President)

  • Switzerland Innovation Foundation (President)

  • Helvetas, Finance Officer, Central Board

  • Lic. oec. publ. Business economist

  • President of Arosa Tourism

  • Co-owner of tfy-consult AG

  • Multi-board member

  • Member of the Board of Directors since 2022

  • Elected on 20 May 2022 until the 2025 AGM

  • Business economist FH

  • CEO RAUSCH AG Kreuzlingen

  • Elected on 2 June 2023 until the 2026 AGM

  • Previous positions, including:

  • Head of BU International, Member of Segment Management IV at Migros Industry (Chocolat Frey, Midor, Delica)

  • Trade Manager Migros Industry Canada (Toronto)

  • Board member Logitech, Valeo and mytheresa.com

  • Elected on 2 June 2023 until the 2026 AGM

  • Previous positions, including:

  • Chairman of the BoD, Valora Holding AG

  • President, Digital Switzerland

  • Vice President EMEA and Global Supply Chain, Tesla

  • Various management positions, Swatch Group & Ikea (CH, USA, CN)

ORGANIZATION
THIS IS HOW WE ARE BUILT

THE STRUCTURE OF BERNEXPO

BERNEXPO, with around 650 shareholders, holds a 100% stake in talendo AG and a 26.8% stake in Messepark Bern.