Change in the management of SAWI - Yannick Chevailler goes

SAWI does not want to go into the reasons for the separation in detail - it will not comment on this decision, according to a statement on Friday.

In a statement, the SAWI Board of Directors thanks Chevailler for his commitment and his important contribution to the further development of SAWI, particularly in French-speaking Switzerland. Following the departure of Yannick Chevailler, SAWI will be managed by three people: Gregory Oswald, Director of Communication and Admissions, Olivier Beyeler, Director of Education, and Sandra Koehli-Maillard, Director of Finance, Human Resources and Administration.

Sibylle Valeggia will continue to manage the German-speaking market. The management reports directly to the Board of Directors. In addition, Olivier Beyeler remains Director of Polycom and Sup de Luxe and Valérie Atkinson retains her position as Director of the Sport Management School (SMS).

The restructuring of the organization is linked to the sale of 100% of the capital of SAWI Academy for Marketing and Communication SA on 8 May to a group of private investors led by François Besençon, Chairman of the Board of Directors of SAWI, and Christophe Clivaz, the new Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors. The SAWI Academy for Marketing and Communication was founded by the most important professional associations in the Swiss advertising industry. In its 50th year of existence, the institute has now decided to further expand its shareholder base in order to be able to respond appropriately to changes in the advertising, marketing and communication market.

The success of the SAWI is based in particular on training that is tailored to the needs of companies and their employees, the press release continues. At a time when the marketing and communication professions are constantly changing, it is crucial that the SAWI faces up to the changes and offers companies and their students innovative and contemporary further education opportunities.