New CFO of Energy Switzerland comes from Ringier

The Energy Group Switzerland is getting a new CFO: Sofie Kaufmann Nobs (31) will take over the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on April 1, 2026. She succeeds Nicole Dechev, who is leaving the company after seven years to take up a new CFO position outside the Energy Group in Switzerland. With her appointment, Sofie Kaufmann Nobs will become a member of the Executive Board of the Energy Group Switzerland.

From Ringier to Energy

Sofie Kaufmann Nobs has been with Ringier since 2023. As Finance Manager Strategic Projects, she is currently responsible for group-wide strategic finance and transformation projects. She previously worked as Manager Strategy & Business Development at Ringier. Before joining Ringier, she worked for several years in various audit and consulting functions at KPMG Switzerland.

Succession after seven years

Nicole Dechev has been CFO of the Energy Group Switzerland since spring 2018. In addition to her role at Energy, she is also a member of the Board of Directors of Swiss Media Cast and the Swiss Private Radio Association (VPR). During her time at Energy, she has played a key role in shaping the Group's financial development and has supported key strategic decisions.

Alexander Theobald, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Energy Group Switzerland, says: "With Sofie Kaufmann Nobs, we are gaining a CFO who combines analytical strength, entrepreneurial thinking and a high level of implementation quality. At the same time, I would like to thank Nicole Dechev for her commitment and her formative contribution to the successful development of Energy in recent years."

Kevin Gander, CEO Energy Group Switzerland, adds: "Sofie Kaufmann Nobs knows the strategic challenges facing our Group. Together with me and the Energy management, Sofie Kaufmann Nobs will stand for continuity in a phase in which stability and clarity are particularly important. I am very much looking forward to working with her. I would like to thank Nicole Dechev for her strong and forward-looking financial management of our Group and wish her every success in her new role and the same creative drive that she has brought to us."

The Energy Group is a leading Swiss entertainment company with activities in the areas of radio, events and digital. With an average cumulative weekly reach of 1,758,000 listeners, Energy is one of the most successful private radio networks in Switzerland and one of the leading Swiss media brands on social media. The event portfolio includes events such as Energy Air, Energy Star Night and Energy Live Sessions. Energy has locations in Basel, Bern and Zurich.