Gilbert Bühler, CEO of the Freiburger Nachrichten, has died

Gilbert Bühler has lost his battle against cancer. As Freiburger Nachrichten AG announced in a communique, he passed away on Monday evening, May 30, 2022, in the circle of his family in Fribourg at the age of 61. The Board of Directors paid tribute to the achievements of its late CEO: "Gilbert Bühler has driven the development of Freiburger Nachrichten AG over the past 17 years with enormous commitment and foresight. He leaves behind an economically sound and organizationally well-positioned company."

According to the Board of Directors, it is also important to highlight Gilbert Bühler's commitment at the national level. "As a member of the Presidium of the Swiss Media Association, his tenacious commitment to the interests of small and medium-sized publishing companies also made him an important voice and a well-known personality at the national level."

Gilbert Bühler deserves great thanks and recognition for his enormous commitment at all levels and for his strategic foresight, the Board of Directors' statement continues. "The Board of Directors, the Executive Board and the entire staff of Freiburger Nachrichten AG will honor Gilbert Bühler's memory and express their heartfelt condolences to his family."

CFO Olivia Enkerli takes over ad interim

There is a transitional arrangement for the management of the company: CFO Olivia Enkerli will take over the management ad interim, while CEO-designate Christoph Nussbaumer (werbewoche.ch reported on May 24 about his appointment) is still concentrating on his current role as Editor-in-Chief for the time being. He will take on his new role once the succession at the top of the editorial team has been settled.