Martin Elmiger Joins Premotion as Managing Partner
The co-founder and former CEO of auviso is joining the Lucerne-based agency Premotion as a managing partner—bringing with him more than two decades of entrepreneurial experience.
The Lucerne-based agency Premotion is expanding its strategic leadership team: Martin Elmiger will join Premotion as a managing partner in August 2026. Together with Reto Schmidiger, Pedro Llopart, and Sacha Johann, he will help shape the company’s future development and the expansion of its communications, events, and training divisions.
Entrepreneurial Experience as a Foundation
Martin Elmiger is a co-founder of auviso – audio visual solutions, where he served as CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors. With his strategic expertise and extensive network, he is expected to support Premotion particularly in the areas of business development, strategic corporate development, and positioning. In addition, he will contribute his entrepreneurial experience and perspective as a sparring partner in client projects, according to the press release.
The collaboration between Martin Elmiger and Premotion dates back more than two decades. According to the press release, their numerous joint projects have fostered a close personal and business partnership that will now continue in a new form.
A Long-Standing Relationship as the Foundation for the Next Step
Sacha Johann, Managing Partner at Premotion, emphasizes the depth of this relationship: «Martin and us are connected by far more than just a long-standing business relationship. We’ve known each other since our apprenticeships and have worked on projects together for many years. We’re extremely pleased that we can now continue our collaboration at this level.»
For Martin Elmiger, joining the company also marks a deliberate fresh start. He explains: «After many years in an operational leadership role, I wanted to realign my career. I’m excited by the opportunity to bring my experience, my network, and my entrepreneurial perspective to an established company while also creating space for other projects close to my heart. Premotion and I have enjoyed a trusting working relationship for over 20 years. That makes me all the more pleased to now be part of the team.»
Agency Strengthens Strategic Focus
According to the press release, Martin Elmiger’s appointment strengthens Premotion’s strategic focus and creates additional opportunities to further expand its market position in the areas of communications, events, and training. The agency has been in business for nearly 25 years and develops and implements projects for companies, organizations, and institutions both nationally and internationally—with all three business areas under one roof.
