BERG, SWITZERLAND – The swissnet Group (ISIN: CH0451123589 – Ticker: MLBMD), a leading provider of ICT solutions and cloud-based network infrastructures, announced that Urs van Stiphout has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of swissnet AG, effective 11 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 many 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 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.
"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 of the swissnet Group.
Urs van Stiphout adds: "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 change was published in the Swiss Official Gazette of Commerce (SHAB) on 15 May 2026.
For business leaders and technology executives, this appointment signals swissnet's strategic focus on strengthening its governance as it expands globally. Van Stiphout's background in fintech and international finance suggests the company may pursue growth through M&A or complex partnerships, leveraging his legal and entrepreneurial skills. The swissnet Group, known for location-based marketing software and cloud-based Wi-Fi infrastructure, serves retail, hospitality, healthcare, and public sector clients. With this board change, the company aims to navigate the evolving ICT landscape and enhance its omnichannel solutions for clients.
More information about the swissnet Group can be found at http://www.swissnet.ag.
