Jan Vontobel new editor-in-chief of Radio 1
The current deputy editor-in-chief Jan Vontobel will take over the management of the Radio 1 editorial team on July 1, 2015. 37-year-old Vontobel succeeds Oli Dischoe. Adrian Sutter will also join the editorial team.
Jan Vontobel joined Radio 1 in February 2014, having previously spent five years as editor-in-chief at Radio TOP. Vontobel has a degree in journalism from the University of Zurich. Radio 1 boss Roger Schawinski: "Thanks to his many years of management experience, Jan Vontobel is the ideal choice for the editorial team. I am delighted that such an accomplished journalist and media professional will be leading Zurich's premium radio station in future."
Oli Dischoe (31) is leaving Radio 1 at his own request to complete a language course abroad, among other things. He has been with Radio 1 from 2008 to 2009 and since 2012, most recently as Editor-in-Chief since 2013. Roger Schawinski: "I very much regret Oli's departure. I would like to thank him warmly for his great work and his dedicated commitment to Radio 1."
Adrian Sutter will join the Radio 1 editorial team on June 1, 2015. The 36-year-old has over 15 years of radio experience and has worked for Radio 24 and Energy Zurich, among others. Most recently, Sutter was Head of Communications at Grasshopper Club.
