CEO of identitas SA

Shape the future of a dynamic SME at the interface between IT and the agricultural economy!

Based in Berne, Identitas SA has been the Swiss specialist for data for healthy animals and safe food for 25 years. Nearly 100 female and male employees develop and operate innovative and efficient digital solutions for the Swiss agri-food sector, for the Confederation, the cantons, and private clients. As part of succession planning, we are looking for an entrepreneurial, communicative, and upright personality for June 2027 or by agreement as

CEO of Identitas SA

In the context of this demanding function, you assume global operational responsibility and, in your driving and visionary role, preside over the strategic development of the company alongside the Board of Directors and the management. You lead the business based on corporate management principles, reconciling the specific requirements of public and private market environments. In doing so, you consider the specific framework conditions of a company close to the Confederation, as well as political, societal, and economic developments. You develop business models, stimulate innovation and digitalization, and optimize company processes. In parallel, you foster an inspiring and rewarding entrepreneurial culture. The management of various stakeholders constitutes a major priority for you: acting both as a mediator and a conductor, you maintain the professional network, unite various interests, and create sustainable solutions.

Your profile:

• university degree in agronomical, environmental or food sciences, in veterinary medicine or in business administration;
• several years of experience in direction and management, ideally with global responsibility in an SME;
• knowledge of the issues in the Swiss agri-food sector and understanding of its value chains;
• experience in digitalization and the ability to transform technological developments into entrepreneurial opportunities.

A convincing leadership personality, grounded in reality and demonstrating confidence, you combine entrepreneurial spirit, decisiveness, and strong social skills. You adapt your communication to your interlocutors, possess excellent command of a national language, and know how to express yourself with ease in a second national language.

Your modern workplace will be located in a central location, in the immediate vicinity of the Berne-Wankdorf station. Our appointed consultant, Mr. David M. Trümpler, looks forward to receiving your application addressed to and guarantees you absolute discretion as well as professional processing. He is at your disposal at
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