Stephan Kurmann becomes new Head of Communications at Dertour Suisse

Stephan Kurmann is moving from Digitec Galaxus to Dertour Suisse, where he will take up the position of Head of Communications in May 2025. The experienced communications specialist succeeds Markus Flick, who is leaving the company after more than seven years.

Kurmann has extensive experience in the media and communications industry. He was Senior Communications Manager and media spokesman at Digitec Galaxus. Prior to that, he headed the Swiss media office of the French construction company Bouygues. The 38-year-old studied communication sciences and business administration at the Universities of Lucerne and Fribourg and is currently completing a Master of Advanced Studies in Marketing at the HWZ.

Stephanie Schulze zur Wiesch, CEO of Dertour Suisse, welcomes the new addition: "We are delighted to welcome Stephan Kurmann to our team. His experience and strong professional skills will help us to achieve our communication goals in a dynamic market environment."

Stephan Kurmann is also looking forward to his new role: "My aim is to be close to the people - to give employees and media professionals the information they need. In my role, I would also like to contribute to further strengthening the positioning of Dertour Suisse and its brands in Switzerland."

Markus Flick is leaving the company at his own request at the end of February 2025. Stephanie Schulze zur Wiesch would like to thank him for his commitment: "Markus has ensured and developed professional internal and external corporate communications with great dedication, even in challenging times. I am very grateful to him for this, regret his decision and wish him all the best for the future."