Res Strehle becomes new president of the Maz

Res Strehle is the first journalist to chair the Maz. He can look back on a successful career in journalism spanning more than 30 years - most recently as editor-in-chief of the Tages-Anzeiger. He brings experience, integrity and management qualities to the new office. Outgoing President Iwan Rickenbacher: "Res Strehle is a journalist who always aligns his own actions with high standards - something that lecturers and students at the MAZ strive for every day."

His election is a commitment to the Maz's raison d'être, the education and training of journalists. MAZ Director Diego Yanez: "Res Strehle is an ideal choice. He stands for journalism that is geared towards quality and relevance - even in a digital world." Strehle will take up his post on January 1, 2016: "I'm looking forward to this task. Maz is the hotbed of talent in Swiss journalism and has always been an important place for me."

Under Iwan Rickenbacher, who presided over Maz for eleven years, the institution developed into the leading journalism school in Switzerland, according to the press release. At the same time, the second department of communication and rhetoric, which is separate from journalism training, was expanded. Rickenbacher leaves behind a healthy, successfully positioned company that is holding its own in a difficult market environment thanks to these two pillars.