Schulverlag Plus: Irene Frei becomes new Chairwoman of the Board of Directors
Irene Frei, an independent interim manager and consultant, has been appointed chair of the board of directors of the educational publisher Schulverlag Plus. She succeeds Robert Abt, who is stepping down after 14 years in the role.
He transformed Schulverlag Plus from a public-law organization into today's public limited company and played a decisive role in shaping the company, which operates successfully on the market. Half of the company is owned by the cantons of Aargau and Bern.
Irene Frei's goal is to drive forward the digitalization of teaching materials production and distribution and to lead the company into the digital future. To this end, she brings a wealth of experience from her work at various media companies and publishing houses.
Martin Hitz, UTA Communova, was also newly elected to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is now composed of (in alphabetical order):
- Irene Frei, President (Owner Irene Frei Interim Management / Consulting)
- Martin Hitz (UTA Communova)
- Heinz Röthlisberger, Vice President (Department of Education, Berne)
- Marianne Rubli Supersaxo (University of Bern, Research Associate at the Administrative Directorate)
- Peter Seiler (CEO Res Publica Consulting)
- Hansi Voigt (media specialist, founder of Watson)
