Editor-in-chief Marc Landis takes over Netzmedien AG
Netzmedien AG, a Zurich-based ICT media company, will have a new owner as of January 1, 2026: Marc Landis, its long-time editor-in-chief. The company’s current owner and co-founder, Heinrich Meyer, is stepping down after more than 25 years with the company.
Marc Landis has been Editor-in-Chief at Netzmedien for around 15 years and has played a key role in shaping the company during this time. He launched the specialist media titles IT-Markt (2010), CEtoday (2012) and the online news portal SwissCybersecurity.net (2021) during this time. He has been the editor of Netzwoche since November 2014 and ICTjournal, which has been published in French, since May 2025.
For employees, partners and customers, the continuation of the company by Marc Landis means continuity and security. "The takeover of Netzmedien AG fulfills a long-cherished wish for me. I have invested 15 years of my professional life in this company. Netzmedien AG has a rock-solid foundation and enjoys an excellent reputation in the industry. Our media titles stand for credible, factual reporting from the Swiss ICT sector for the Swiss ICT sector. We believe in the business model, in our position in the market and in the strength of our team," says the new owner of Netzmedien AG, Marc Landis.
"In the 25 years since Netzmedien AG was founded, we have combined continuity with adaptability. Successful change always originates from within the company. I am therefore very pleased to be able to place my company in the trusted hands of Marc Landis, who has been editor-in-chief for many years. This management buy-out will secure the future of the company and ensure continuity in terms of both strategy and organization. I wish Marc the best of luck and skill in continuing to run Netzmedien AG," says Heinrich Meyer, former owner and co-founder of the company.
