Ivo Bachmann leaves the Basler Zeitung
The editor-in-chief of the Basler Zeitung since 2004 has decided not to return to his position following a leave of absence due to health reasons. He has submitted his resignation, effective December 31, 2006.
The editor-in-chief of the Basler Zeitung since 2004 has decided not to resume his duties after taking a break for health reasons. He has announced his resignation as of December 31, 2006. Matthias Geering, Bachmann's deputy, will become editor-in-chief ad interim. Geering had already taken over the post of Editor-in-Chief at the beginning of September and will continue to hold it until the new Editor-in-Chief is elected. The succession plan has been initiated and discussions will be held with internal and external candidates in the coming days and weeks. Ivo Bachmann played a key role in the relaunch of BaZ in September 2004 and also in the massive expansion of editorial and publishing services in the regional sector that was realized this year. The Board of Directors and management regret the decision and thank Bachmann for his impressive commitment.
