Management

My history with Vetrotech dates to 2002, when I joined as Plant Manager for the main production site in Bern, Switzerland. Over the next 14 years, as Technical Director and then Operations Director, I was fortunate to be able to contribute to Vetrotech’s business development and geographic expansion into new sites across Europe and South Asia. In 2017, I took the opportunity to lead the Saint-Gobain windows business unit as General Manager. 

Since my 20-plus-year journey with Saint-Gobain began at Vetrotech, I’m proud to have returned to the company in 2022 to serve as its CEO. 

Born and raised in Switzerland, I hold a master’s degree in chemical engineering and a postgraduate degree in business administration. When not at work, I enjoy spending time with my spouse and three adult children, particularly when we can be outdoors. I am also passionate about sports, especially triathlons.

My first experience with Vetrotech Saint-Gobain was as a customer. I am an architect by profession but have spent most of my professional career in the building products industry. I joined the company back in 1993 and was fortunate to work under the company’s founders who passed on to me their passion for developing and bringing to market fully transparent, fire-resistant safety glass. 

In the years since that time, that passion has grown. In fact, I’ve found that what I like most about my work with Vetrotech is knowing that every day we are, together with our customers and partners, contributing to a safer and more secure world. 

I am a dual American-Swiss national but consider myself first and foremost a “citizen of the world.” Over the years, I have lived and worked in five different countries and have acquired much experience in international market development and sales. When I do find some free time, I pursue my other passion: riding and restoring classic motorcycles. 

I joined Vetrotech in 2002 as IT manager. Four years later, I had the opportunity to take responsibility for our fire-resistant testing lab, IFTS, in Bern, Switzerland. In 2008, I was made responsible for all testing activities. That included overseeing the relocation of the laboratory to its current location in Herzogenrath, Germany, and building a new team. In 2014 I returned to Switzerland and accepted the position as Director of Testing & Certification, responsible for product testing and certification activities worldwide. As of 2023, I am also a member of Vetrotech’s executive board.  

My background is in engineering, for which I hold a master’s degree. I was born and raised in Switzerland, and live here today with my spouse and children. I enjoy all manner of sports, including running, mountain biking in the summer, and skiing along the slopes in winter.

 After working 9 years in the automation industry in Germany I joined Saint-Gobain in 2017 to set up and lead the Department “Smart Manufacturing and Robotics” at Saint-Gobain Research Germany. There I also coordinated a community and research program on “Robotics and Automation” spanning across the Saint-Gobain group.   

I joined Vetrotech early at the beginning of 2023 as Director of Technical Operations. In this role I have three closely related responsibilities, namely the production processes and technology of our plants, our Digital and IT Activities and the Innovations Department.   

My educational background are a Master and PhD in engineering obtained at Imperial College London.   

I spend most of my free time with my family. Together we play, go for walks, relax in or tend to the garden, spend time with friends, and go cycling or swimming. In addition to these activities, I enjoy reading, cooking and baking sourdough bread.