Daniel Pünter steps down as head of "Schweiz aktuell
Daniel Pünter, 47, is looking to pursue a new career path. He is stepping down as editor-in-chief of «Schweiz aktuell» at his own request. In the spring of 2016, he will take over as head of the media relations office at SBB.
After graduating in history, German studies and journalism, Daniel Pünter worked at Tele Züri/Tele 24 as a reporter, editorial manager and finally as program director. He began his career at Swiss television in 2001 as a trainer and editor/reporter on the program "Rundschau". From 2004, Daniel Pünter was responsible for the development of a new daily SRF people format. As editorial director of "Glanz & Gloria" and "G&G Weekend", he established the programs as a brand.
After four years, he took over as editor-in-chief of "Schweiz aktuell" in 2008. In addition to the daily programme, which reports from all language regions and cantons, he and his team produced several summer series with Sabine Dahinden as presenter. Equally successful topics, which were sometimes the subject of controversial public debate, were: "Die Alpenfestung - Leben im Réduit" (2008), "Anno 1914" (2014) and most recently "A1 - Die Raststätte" (2015).
After a total of 15 years at SRF, Daniel Pünter is leaving the company at his own request. He will take over as head of the media office at SBB next spring.
Daniel Pünter: "I look back on my time at SRF with joy and pride. I was part of a company that represents values that I fully share and produces meaningful content that is independent, colorful and relevant. Nevertheless, the time has come for me to take on a new challenge at SBB, a company that also provides a central public service on a daily basis."
