Bernhard Merki
Chairman at EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG
Network origin in Bernhard Merki first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Company | Food: Meat/Fish/Dairy | 19 | |
| Public Company | Chemicals: Specialty | 11 | |
| Public Company | Home Furnishings | 11 | |
QualySense AG
 QualySense AG Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing QualySense AG develops solutions for grains, seeds and beans sorting. It offers QSorer Explorer is the novel single kernel method to inspect reliability and accurately for gluten contaminations during intake and processing. The firm provides seed breeding, quality inspection, size separation, color sorting, seed processing and purity inspection services. The company was founded by Francesco Dell'Endice, Paolo D'Alcini, Olga Mykhailova-Peters, Stefan Blarer and Alberto E. Romaneschi in 2009 and is headquartered in Glattbrugg, Switzerland.
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| Holding Company | Trucks/Construction/Farm Machinery | 9 |
Ferrum AG
 Ferrum AG Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Ferrum AG engages in the manufacture of can sealers and centrifuges. It offers canning machines, centrifuges, commercial washing products, and metal castings. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Rupperswil, Switzerland.
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| Private Company | Industrial Machinery | 6 |
Georg Utz Holding AG
 Georg Utz Holding AG Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Georg Utz Holding AG operates as a holding company in the plastic processing industry. It also manufactures stacking and space-saving containers, pallets, insulated boxes, tool holders and plastic components. The company was founded by Georg Utz in 1947 and is headquartered in Bremgarten, Switzerland.
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| Holding Company | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 6 |
RONDO Burgdorf AG
 RONDO Burgdorf AG Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing RONDO Burgdorf AG manufactures and distributes machines for the bakery and confectionery industries. The firm serves residential, commercial, industrial and automotive customers. The company was founded by Gustav A. Seewer on May 1, 1948 and is headquartered in Burgdorf, Switzerland.
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| Subsidiary | Industrial Machinery | 4 |
Fostag Formenbau AG
 Fostag Formenbau AG Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Fostag Formenbau AG is a private company based in Stein am Rhein, Switzerland. The Swiss company provides services such as advice, planning, construction, production, acceptance, training, and service in the field of form building. Fostag Formenbau specializes in product areas such as medicine, pharma, labor, packing, and special applications. The company was founded in 1955, and Markus Mühlemann has been the CEO of the company since 1998.
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| Private Company | Industrial Machinery | 2 |
NETSTAL Maschinen AG
 NETSTAL Maschinen AG Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing KraussMaffei HighPerformance AG manufactures injection moulding machinery. It offers plastic injection moulding machines for numerous application areas. Its products include standard machines, PET preform systems and optical disc subsystems. The company was founded in 1857 and is headquartered in Nafels, Switzerland.
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| Subsidiary | Industrial Machinery | 1 |
Fachhochschule Ostschweiz
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 1 |
HSR Hochschule für Technik Rapperswil
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Bernhard Merki via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASCOM HOLDING AG | Telecommunications Equipment | Director of Finance/CFO | |
Credit Suisse AG
 Credit Suisse AG Investment ManagersFinance Credit Suisse AG is an investment management firm headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1856 and was acquired by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG) from Credit Suisse Group AG in 2023. Credit Suisse manages global and regional portfolios, mutual funds, and other investment vehicles for governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide. They also offer private banking and wealth management, investment banking, and corporate and business support services. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| SYNGENTA | Chemicals: Agricultural | Director/Board Member Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer General Counsel | |
| BÂLOISE HOLDING AG | Multi-Line Insurance | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| RIETER HOLDING AG | Industrial Machinery | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| BOBST GROUP SA | Industrial Machinery | Director/Board Member | |
| ARBONIA AG | Industrial Machinery | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| KARDEX HOLDING AG | Computer Peripherals | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
Kambly SA
 Kambly SA Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Kambly SA manufactures and supplies food products. The company was founded by Oscar R. Kambly in 1910 and is headquartered in Trubschachen, Switzerland. | Food: Major Diversified | Chief Executive Officer | |
BIH SA
 BIH SA Investment ManagersFinance BIH SA is an alternative investment manager. The company is based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Abwicklungsgesellschaft 4 IN 21/14 vormals Hager + Elsässer
 Abwicklungsgesellschaft 4 IN 21/14 vormals Hager + Elsässer Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Abwicklungsgesellschaft 4 IN 21/14 manufactures water treatment equipment. It offers new constructions, modernization, alteration and all associated services for water, and waste water treatment plants. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. | Industrial Machinery | Director of Finance/CFO | |
IO Gmbh
 IO Gmbh Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Part of Ltg Holding, IO Gmbh is a German company that provides microwave ovens. The company is based in Heidelberg, Germany. IO was acquired by Llc Ltd. from Imagelinx Plc on July 01, 2000 for $21.29 million. | Industrial Machinery | Director/Board Member | |
| University of St. Gallen | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| London School of Economics & Political Science | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Basel | College/University | Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| University of Zurich | College/University | Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| Swiss Federal Institute of Technology | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| IMPLENIA AG | Engineering & Construction | Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO | |
| Hochdorf Pensionskasse | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer | |
Forbo International SA
 Forbo International SA Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals Part of Forbo Holding AG, Forbo International SA is a Swiss company that manufactures flooring systems, adhesives and chemical bonds. The company is based in Baar, Switzerland. Stephan Bauer has been the CEO of the company since 2014. | Forest Products | Director of Finance/CFO Chief Executive Officer Public Communications Contact Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Hero AG
 Hero AG Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Hero AG engages in the production of branded nutritional food products. The firm operates through the following segments: Europe, North America, and Emerging Markets. The Europe segment produces and sells consumer food products such as natural spreads, healthy snacks, baby and toddler food, gluten free, and baby and toddler milk and specialties. The North America segment offers baby and toddler food products. The Emerging Markets segment covers China, Egypt, Russia, Turkey, Brazil, and other export countries operations. The company was founded by Gustav Henckell and Gustav Zeiler in 1886 and is headquartered in Lenzburg, Switzerland. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Director/Board Member Sales & Marketing Director of Finance/CFO | |
| Kieswerk Boningen AG | Director of Finance/CFO | ||
Economiesuisse
 Economiesuisse Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Economiesuisse operates as a trade industry association. The company is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. | Medical/Nursing Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member President | |
Swisslog AG
 Swisslog AG Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Swisslog AG offers integrated supply chain solutions in the design and implementation of automation projects, as well as modernization and maintenance of logistics facilities. It also engages in the manufacture, distribution, and maintenance of automation software used in material flow and logistics facilities, as well as transport systems. The company was founded on September 29, 2010 and is headquartered in Buchs, Switzerland. | Packaged Software | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Nutriswiss AG
 Nutriswiss AG Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Nutriswiss AG produces edible fats and oils. It offers special and organic products, including fats and oils for producing baked goods and biscuits, sweets and ice cream, fried and deep-fried products, chocolates and fillings, kitchen products and spreads, and soups, sauces, and pastes, as well as fats and oils for the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries. The company was founded in 1879 and is headquartered in Lyss, Switzerland. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Chief Executive Officer | |
| UAB MGL Baltija | Director/Board Member | ||
scienceindustries
 scienceindustries Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services scienceindustries operates as Swiss Business Association Chemistry Pharma Life Sciences. The firm represents the economic and political interests of its member companies. It also promotes the global competitiveness of its member companies by promoting an innovation-friendly environment and providing services for its members. The company was founded on December 23, 1944 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal President | |
| Swiss Bar Association | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| Zurich Bar Association | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| University of Applied Sciences Zurich | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Amidro SA | Director of Finance/CFO | ||
Chocolats Halba AG
 Chocolats Halba AG Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Part of Coop-Gruppe Genossenschaft, Chocolats Halba AG produces Swiss chocolate, innovative snacks, and high-quality baked goods with a unique taste for true moments of enjoyment. Sustainability is their conviction, identity, and daily drive, and they provide more information about their sustainability efforts on their website. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Chief Executive Officer | |
| AUTONEUM HOLDING AG | Auto Parts: OEM | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Chemnitz University of Technology | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| Schweizerische Cement-Industrie AG | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
| HOCHDORF Nutrimedical AG | Director/Board Member | ||
| Fachhochschule Kärnten | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Syngenta International AG
 Syngenta International AG Chemicals: AgriculturalProcess Industries Syngenta International AG manufactures, develops and distributes crop protection products and seeds. The company is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. | Chemicals: Agricultural | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| Swisslog Australia Pty Ltd. | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | ||
| UZH Foundation | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
HOCHDORF Baltic Milk UAB
 HOCHDORF Baltic Milk UAB Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables HOCHDORF Baltic Milk UAB is a Lithuanian company that specializes in the development, production, and sale of powder products made from milk and whey. On June 19, 2018, HOCHDORF Baltic Milk was acquired by HOCHDORF Baltic Milk/Management from HOCHDORF Holding AG. | Food: Meat/Fish/Dairy | Director/Board Member | |
HOCHDORF Swiss Nutrition AG
 HOCHDORF Swiss Nutrition AG Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Part of HOCHDORF Holding AG, HOCHDORF Swiss Nutrition AG is a company that manufactures dairy products. The company is based in Hochdorf, Switzerland. The CEO of the company is Ralph Peter Siegl. | Food: Meat/Fish/Dairy | Chairman Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Chief Operating Officer Sales & Marketing | |
Assepro AG
 Assepro AG Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance ASSEPRO AG is a Swiss company that was recently acquired by Ardonagh. The company is based in Pfäffikon, Switzerland. and has subsidiaries in Austria and Germany. The company was founded in 2014. The CEO is Jon Samuel Plotke. | Insurance Brokers/Services | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
Coop Production Centre
 Coop Production Centre Food DistributorsDistribution Services Coop Production Centre is a Swiss company that distributes food products. The private company is based in Pratteln, Switzerland. Anton von Weissenfluh has been the CEO of the company since 2017. | Food Distributors | Chief Executive Officer | |
| Chocolats Halba SA de CV | Chairman | ||
Belimed Life Science AG
 Belimed Life Science AG Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Belimed Life Science AG provides customized solutions for machine cleaning and sterilization for various industries, including pharmaceutical, bio-pharmaceutical, laboratory, food, and cosmetics. The private company is based in Switzerland and was founded in 2019. The Swiss company offers cGMP-compliant cleaning and sterilizing systems with high data integrity, ensuring process, user, and environmental safety. Belimed Life Science also provides retrofit and on-site services for its sterilization, cleaning, and washing equipment. Ralf Kretzschmar has been the CEO of the company since July 01, 2019. | Household/Personal Care | Director/Board Member | |
Ferrum Packaging AG
 Ferrum Packaging AG Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Ferrum Packaging AG manufactures and markets canning machinery. The company is headquartered in Schafisheim, Switzerland. | Industrial Machinery | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Forbo Management SA
 Forbo Management SA Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Part of Forbo Holding AG, Forbo Management SA is a Swiss company that manufactures floor coverings, building and construction adhesives. Michael Schumacher has been the CEO of the private company since 2021. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO | |
George Utz Ltd.
 George Utz Ltd. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Part of Georg Utz Holding AG, George Utz Ltd. is a returnable packaging specialist and technical parts producer based in Alfreton, UK. In addition to their standard product range, customers can also order bespoke, sustainable, and smart solutions for custom applications across all market sectors from their in-house design team. Founded in 1989, the British company has onsite manufacturing facilities specializing in injection molding, using state-of-the-art machinery and technology. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
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International
| Switzerland | 39 |
| Germany | 6 |
| United Kingdom | 3 |
| Lithuania | 3 |
| Austria | 2 |
Sectoral
| Producer Manufacturing | 10 |
| Consumer Services | 9 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 8 |
| Finance | 6 |
| Electronic Technology | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 257 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 105 |
| Chairman | 68 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 55 |
| Director of Finance/CFO | 41 |
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| Peter E. Bodmer | 39 |
| Ulrich Jakob Looser | 37 |
| Jean-Philippe Rochat | 26 |
| Michael Pieper | 24 |
| Eveline Saupper | 23 |
| Dietmar Straub | 21 |
| Christoph Mäder | 21 |
| Peter Altorfer | 20 |
| Jörg Riboni | 20 |
| Andreas R. Herzog | 20 |
| Jürgen Brandt | 18 |
| Mathias Ernst Schneider | 16 |
| Marcel Gavillet | 16 |
| Jean-Michel Wins | 14 |
| Ralph Peter Siegl | 14 |
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