EQUANS SWITZERLAND
Locally anchored. Nationally networked. Globally active.
Thanks to our global orientation, we also promote innovative technologies in Switzerland and do pioneering work.
As part of the international Equans Group with 90,000 employees in 20 countries, Equans Switzerland is always at the forefront of the latest developments. Our practical experience from complex construction projects around the world makes us a driver of innovation in Switzerland, too; we contribute all of our international know-how to our customers’ regional projects and set new standards in quality, efficiency and technology. Thanks to our nationwide coverage, we are also available to our customers on site and are familiar with local requirements. Dive into the impressive world of Equans Switzerland.
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Our values
have always been an integral part of our DNA
Our values of respect, responsibility, team spirit and service orientation not only shape our culture and our organisation – they also reflect our personality and form the foundations for our decisions. We live by our values day in, day out.
Respect
Our day-to-day work is all about respect – both for each other and for our customers and partners. At Equans Switzerland, respect means that we listen to each other and respect each other’s opinions. We see all employees as valuable team members with their own particular strengths and weaknesses, regardless of their role. In this way, we promote an open working environment based on trust, in which everyone is encouraged to get involved.
When dealing with customers, respect means taking their needs seriously and catering to these needs with care and transparency, thus strengthening trust and establishing a close, long-term partnership.
Responsibility
For us, assuming «responsibility» means making decisions with integrity and keeping an eye on the impacts of our actions at all times. We encourage our employees to show initiative and assume responsibility for their tasks and projects – because that’s how both personal and collective performance improve. Our high standards of quality and reliability are a promise we make to our customers and to each other – a promise we make and meet every day.
Team spirit
For us, «team spirit» is more than just collaboration – it’s about establishing mutual trust that enables us to achieve our common goals. We believe that the success of our projects stems from the strength of our team – and we are committed to an environment in which all employees are able to support and rely on each other. Our employees can always count on the help and expertise of their colleagues, helping them to work together more efficiently and more successfully. They also benefit on a personal level: by learning together and sharing successes, each one of them keeps growing and adding to their abilities.
Service orientation
For us, «service orientation» means always putting the needs of our customers first and addressing these needs proactively and pragmatically. We develop customised solutions and tackle challenges with a clear focus on customer satisfaction. Our employees work in an environment that encourages initiative and creativity. They experience the positive results of their work and the appreciation of our customers at first hand.
Our companies
Diversity in expertise
At Equans Switzerland, we combine the interdisciplinary expertise of a wide range of companies, enabling us to always offer the ideal solution for your project across all industries and trades.
An extended family
with tradition
The foundation of our operational excellence
In more than 180 years, Equans Switzerland has brought together what belongs together: visionary companies that do pioneering work. The common goal: successfully mastering the major challenges of the future and shaping the three transitions.
Since the foundation stone for our company history was laid in 1834, we have pursued one goal: to be the best in the industry. This goal is reflected throughout the company's history. As a pioneer, we have always broken new ground: from the presentation of the first refrigeration machine in 1878 to the merger of Equans and Bouygues Energies & Services in 2023. Our almost 200-year history is the foundation of our operational excellence. It obliges us to help shape the future.
Management
and organisation
Effective, efficient and decentralised
Our entire organisation is geared towards providing you with the best possible support for your project. Our decentralised management model enables us to make decisions based on the local situation and thus drive projects forward effectively and efficiently. The management team relies on clear lines of responsibility and strong individual commitment – with managers always embodying the principles of «servant leadership».
Management Equans Switzerland (Group Executive Committee)
The Executive Committee of Equans Switzerland is responsible for the strategic and financial management of Equans Switzerland.
It ensures that the company's goals are met and that the long-term vision is realised. Through informed decision-making and a clear direction, the committee ensures that Equans Switzerland grows sustainably and continues to develop.
Claudio Picech
CEO Equans Switzerland
Claudio Picech
CEO Equans Switzerland
Claudio Picech has been Chief Executive Officer of Equans Switzerland since the merger of Bouygues Energies & Services and Equans, and chairs the Executive Committee of Equans Switzerland. He holds a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, an Executive MBA from the IMD Business School in Lausanne, and completed a board education programme at SIX/University of St.Gallen. He speaks five languages and has wide-ranging professional experience with international responsibility in Switzerland, Sweden, Italy and other countries.
He began his career in 1994 as a development engineer at ABB Kraftwerke (later Alstom Power), where he held various global positions until 2014. His most recent role was Managing Director, Region South East Europe, Maghreb and Service Centre Italy. In 2014, he moved to Siemens with global responsibility for the Energy Management division for Italy, Greece and Malta (now Siemens Smart Infrastructure). In late 2017, he was appointed President and CEO of Siemens Italy, Greece and Malta. In this role, he was involved in the strategic transformation and preparations for the spin-off of Siemens Energy.
Claudio brings extensive experience in regulated markets, remediation management, post-merger integration and digital transformation. He was President of the German-Italian Chamber of Commerce, Vice President of ANIE Energia and has held various other official positions.
Ottmar Neidhardt
CFO Equans Switzerland
Ottmar Neidhardt
CFO Equans Switzerland
After graduating from the University of Augsburg, Ottmar Neidhardt spent more than five years at KPMG working with a number of different national and international clients in the fields of auditing and consulting. He was then Head of Internal Audit and Head of Finance and Accounting at the GAH Group, a subsidiary of Alpiq AG in Olten, for seven years.
After the successful integration into the VINCI Group, he moved to Munich in 2014 to head up commercial activities for Kraftanlagen München GmbH and led the commercial integration into the Bouygues Group in 2018. He has been working in Zurich since June 2022, initially as CFO of Bouygues E&S InTec AG and since April 2025 as CFO of Equans Switzerland AG. His focus is on digitalisation/AI, process topics, controlling, team building, and managing major projects.
Olivier Kunz
CHRO Equans Switzerland
Olivier Kunz
CHRO Equans Switzerland
Olivier Kunz has more than 25 years of management experience in business and people & culture (HR). He has worked in Switzerland and abroad for large companies such as Silversea Cruises, ManpowerGroup, Alcon, Ferring, SICPA, Siemens and Bon Génie, and gained extensive knowledge in family-owned, listed companies, both local and global.
In his local, regional and global roles, he managed up to 100 HR professionals remotely or on site, focusing in particular on developing and implementing talent management processes, mapping talent pipelines and career paths, and succession planning.
Olivier Kunz is a trilingual HR expert who speaks French, German/Swiss German and English.
Esther Denzler
Director of Facility and Property Management
Esther Denzler
Director of Facility and Property Management
Esther Denzler is Managing Director of Equans Switzerland Facility Management AG and has been a member of the Executive Board of Equans Switzerland since 2024. She is also responsible for the Carbon Shift strategic mandate. She has many years of management experience in the energy and utilities industry, including as CEO of WWZ AG and as a member of the executive boards of Primeo Energie AG and CKW AG. Her focus is on strategy development, operational excellence and the transformation of business models in a regulated and dynamic environment.
Daniel Buholzer
Managing Director Building Technology Business Unit 1
Daniel Buholzer
Managing Director Building Technology Business Unit 1
Daniel Buholzer is Managing Director of Building Technology Business Unit 1 and has been a member of the Executive Board of Equans Switzerland since 2025. He is also responsible for the strategic mandate for specialist management throughout Switzerland. He has many years of management experience in the building technology industry – including as Managing Director Zurich at Bouygues E&S InTec Schweiz AG. His focus is on operational excellence in project execution and the service business.
Marius Krämer
Managing Director Energy Traffic Telecom
Marius Krämer
Managing Director Energy Traffic Telecom
Marius Krämer is Managing Director of the Energy Traffic Telecom business unit having joined the Group in 2004, and is a member of the Executive Board of Equans Switzerland.
He has many years of management experience in the building technology and real estate sectors. As a member of the Executive Board at Atel/Alpiq, his core activities were in M&A and the integration of companies – with strong emphasis on cultural change and restructuring. His focus is on turnaround, strategic cultural development and the transformation of business models in a dynamic environment.
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