Daniel Waldmeier becomes deputy editor-in-chief of 20 Minuten
Daniel Waldmeier, currently a layout editor and member of the editorial board at 20 Minuten and 20 Minutes, will be promoted to deputy editor-in-chief effective June 1, 2026. The 39-year-old will succeed Gaudenz Looser, who is leaving the company to start his own business in the communications sector. In addition, Adrian Schulthess from Ringier will join the team as the new layout editor and head of production.
20 Minuten has announced a new management structure as of June 1, 2026: Daniel Waldmeier, currently page editor and member of the editorial board of 20 Minuten and 20 Minutes, will be promoted to deputy editor-in-chief. The 39-year-old will take over the position from Gaudenz Looser, who is leaving the media company to set up his own communications business.
The editorial team will now consist of four instead of five members and, in addition to Editor-in-Chief Désirée Pomper and Daniel Waldmeier, will also include Basil Honegger, Editor-in-Chief and Head of Video, and Côme Gallet, Head of the French-speaking part of Switzerland.
Versatile successes at 20 Minuten
Daniel Waldmeier has managed and successfully implemented numerous projects during his time at 20 Minuten. He helped shape the journalistic concept of 20 Minuten and was responsible for the introduction and revision of the journalistic guidelines. At the same time, he worked with an interdisciplinary team to strategically develop the distribution division in order to optimize the use of external channels with a focus on the young target group.
His projects include involvement in the launch of new formats such as the "Start Smart" newsletter. Since 2017, Daniel Waldmeier has been responsible for the joint voting and election surveys with Tamedia and Leewas at 20 Minuten. As co-project manager, he also oversaw the introduction of the new content management system in 2024.
Professional career
Daniel Waldmeier's professional career at 20 Minuten began in 2008 as an intern in the domestic editorial department. He then worked for the company as domestic and political editor. In 2019, he took over as head of the Politics and Society department. He has been the editor and a member of the editorial board since 2021.
Daniel Waldmeier studied German linguistics and literature, economics and general history at the University of Zurich. He holds a doctorate in Early German Literature and a teaching diploma for secondary schools. In 2023, he also completed the Sulzberger Executive Leadership Program at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
Adrian Schulthess joins the team
Adrian Schulthess will join 20 Minuten in Zurich on June 1, 2026 as page maker and Head of Production. Adrian Schulthess joins 20 Minuten from Ringier, where he is currently Deputy Director Brand Studio and Head of Social. He has extensive experience in journalism and distribution.
Adrian Schulthess started his career in journalism back in 2001 as an intern at the former commuter newspaper Metropol. After a traineeship at SonntagsZeitung, he worked for various titles at Ringier and Tamedia, including as a reporter at 20 Minuten and as a digital editor at blick.ch.
Désirée Pomper, Editor-in-Chief of 20 Minuten, commented on the new appointment: "I am delighted that we have been able to appoint Daniel Waldmeier, a long-standing and deserving employee, as the new Deputy Editor-in-Chief. Daniel Waldmeier is an outstanding journalist for whom journalistic diligence, reliability and credibility have top priority. He stands for responsible and precise reporting that focuses on the benefit of readers. At the same time, he thinks journalism further: with his keen understanding of distribution, product and performance, he ensures that relevant content also reaches a young audience. I am also delighted that we have been able to recruit Adrian Schulthess, a colleague who will contribute his extensive experience as a journalist with new ideas. We wish Daniel and Adrian much joy and success in their new roles."
