Andreas Thut will head up Marketing & Communications at CSI going forward
Andreas Thut will join the human rights organization CSI-Switzerland in October 2026. The longtime head of digital at *Beobachter* will take over the Marketing & Communications department from Rolf Höneisen, who is retiring.
Andreas Thut CSI: Leadership Change in the Communications Department
Effective October 1, 2026, Andreas Thut will assume the role of Head of Marketing & Communications and Digital Strategist at the CSI-Switzerland Foundation. He succeeds Rolf Höneisen, who is retiring after many years of service. Christian Solidarity International, or CSI for short, is a human rights organization founded in Zurich in 1977 that advocates for religious freedom and human dignity worldwide and holds a seat on the UN Human Rights Council.
Thut brings about 30 years of experience as a journalist and digital media manager. Since 2016, he has held various leadership roles for the digital media products of «Beobachter» (Ringier Medien Schweiz). Prior to that, he worked for the NZZ, several Tamedia publications, Swissinfo, and BBC Scotland, among others.
Digital Focus for Andreas Thut CSI
In his new role, Andreas Thut is responsible for the strategic and operational development of all marketing and communications activities with a focus on digital media. According to the press release, his responsibilities range from digital marketing strategy and communications management to editorial leadership of publications and media relations in Switzerland. CSI Managing Director Simon Brechbühl is confident: «Andreas Thut’s qualities as a digital communications professional will play a key role in effectively communicating CSI’s goals and messages in the future as well.»
Thut himself cites a personal conviction as the reason for his move: «For years, I have seen how CSI combines political advocacy with concrete on-the-ground assistance, for example in its work to defend the rights of the Armenians in Karabakh. That’s what convinced me. Freedom of religion and freedom of expression are important to me, and I look forward to putting my experience to work for these causes.»
Rolf Höneisen is retiring
His predecessor, Rolf Höneisen, shaped CSI’s communications for years. Brechbühl pays tribute to his work: «With his extensive experience and sound judgment, Rolf Höneisen has further developed CSI’s communications across all channels. We are grateful that he will continue to serve as our advisor.»
More information about CSI Switzerland: https://www.csi-schweiz.ch
