The 51-year-old Serge Hediger has many years of experience in corporate and marketing communications. Most recently, he worked at the Swiss National Museum and CSS Insurance. Prior to that, he worked for many years in responsible positions as an editor at "Facts" magazine, "SonntagsBlick" and "Zürcher Oberländer", among others. Serge Hediger lives with his family in Lichtensteig. The previous editorial director Sabine Schmid has decided to concentrate more on writing again and will work as a reporter for Toggenburg Medien in future.

"We are optimistic about the future and are focusing on our strengths. We want to increase the quality of our journalism and be a competent partner for customers and authorities," says Christine Bolt, President of the Board of Directors.

Toggenburg Medien is a subsidiary of St. Galler Tagblatt AG. It unites the Toggenburger Tagblatt, the Toggenburger Nachrichten and the Alttoggenburger under one roof.