The 55-year-old from Zurich has a wide range of experience in journalism, as detailed in a press release. He has worked as an editor at Schweizer Illustrierte, as head of department at the Sonntagszeitung and editor-in-chief of the Seco trade journal Der Arbeitsmarkt. He has also gained extensive experience in the field of corporate publishing. Nievergelt also lectures at the Maz Media Training Center.