BERG, SWITZERLAND - 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. This leadership change, published in the Swiss Official Gazette of Commerce on 15 May 2026, marks a strategic move to strengthen the company's governance as it continues its international expansion.
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 extensive experience in the financial and banking sectors in New York and London, he combines entrepreneurial thinking with legal expertise. His proven knowledge in M&A, financing, and international cooperations brings a unique blend of practical and legal experience to the role. According to the company's announcement, Jonathan Sauppe will continue to serve as Co-CEO DACH, responsible for operational management and strategic development in the DACH region, while Roger Tabbal remains Co-CEO International, leading global activities and expansion.
"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," said Jonathan Sauppe, Co-CEO DACH. 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."
The appointment is significant for swissnet Group as it navigates a competitive landscape in location-based marketing, Wi-Fi infrastructure, and cloud-based services. With a focus on omnichannel strategies and digital transformation, the company serves retail, hospitality, healthcare, and public sector clients. The new chairman's background in fintech and international law is expected to bolster the group's strategic direction and corporate governance. For more information about the swissnet Group, visit http://www.swissnet.ag.
