Bieri, Peter, Dr. sc. techn., 1952 from Romoos (LU) and Hünenberg (ZG), resident in Hünenberg
Director of SPR
Studied Agronomic Engineering (ETH Zurich). Later became as assistant at the Institute of Agricultural Science. Doctorate. Worked as a lecturer and business advisor at the Agricul-tural Training and Advice Centre (LBBZ) of the canton of Zug from 1982 to 2009. Member of the CVP, has held a seat on Zug Cantonal Coun-cil since 1995 and member of the Cantonal Council Committee for Science, Education and Culture. Chairman of the Information Service for Public Transport (LITRA).
Blanc, Jacqueline, 1950
from Villaz-Saint-Pierre (FR), resident in Grand-Lancy (GE)
Trustee of SPF, director of SIRMED Degree in administrative techniques. Worked in the Nursing Management Department, among other areas, of Geneva University Hospital up to 2006. Currently works for a specialist. Suc-cessful wheelchair athlete. Has been head of the Technical Commission for Table Tennis of SPA since 2001. She sits on the board of trus-tees of the Handisport Geneva Foundation. Becker Günther, 1956
German national, resident in Urswil (LU) Director of SIRMED
Pursued degrees in nursing, as well as inten-sive care and anaesthesiology nursing. Swiss Certificate of Qualification for Anaesthesiolo-gy Nursing at Lucerne Cantonal Hospital and MSc, MBA Health Service Management at the University of Krems. Developed his profes-sional skills at Emmendingen District Hospital, at the Clinic of the Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg im Breisgau and at Brig Regional Hos-pital. Employed at Lucerne Cantonal Hospital since 1989. Currently employed as the Assistant Head of the Rescue Service at Lucerne Cantonal Hospital (LUKS).
Betl, Christian, 1971
Austrian national, resident in Steinach (SG) Trustee of SPF, chairman of the central board of SPA, director of SPR, member of the Finance and Strategy Committee of the SPF
Business administrator, further training to ac-quire the state qualification for trustees. Has worked for KPMG AG since 1991 and is the joint proprietor of BTL GmbH. Trustee of the Swiss Paralympic Foundation.
Brach, Mirjam, 1959
German national, resident in Egolzwil (LU) Managing director of SPR, trustee of the pension fund of SPG
Nurse, did a degree in Business Management and a Master in Public Health at Ludwig Maxi-milian University (LMU) Munich. Ward manag-er in a numbmanag-er of hospitals, project leadmanag-er at the Bavarian Research Association for Public Health (Munich), manager of the Clinic and Polyclinic for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the LMU. Several teaching posts, including at Zurich University Hospital.
Brüschweiler, Susy, 1947
from Salmsach (TG), resident in Blonay (VD) Trustee of SPF, chairperson of the board of SHS, director of SPC, trustee of the pension fund of SPG
Studied Economics and Business Management (University of Neuchâtel). Then held a mana-gerial position in various institutions for train-ing in the nurstrain-ing professions. Chairman of the board of management from 1995 to 1999, then CEO of the SV Group until mid-2010. President of the SV Foundation since July 2010. Trustee of the Jubiläumsstiftung der Schwei zerischen Mobiliar Genossenschaft and of Schwei zeri-sche Mobiliar Holding. Honorary member of the ICRC (International Committee of the Red Cross).
Burgener, Andreas, 1959
from Grindelwald (BE), resident in Bellach (SO) Director of Orthotec
Trained as a truck mechanic, further training to become an automotive engineer in Biel and Executive MBA at the University of St. Gallen. Up to 2003, head of passive safety and engi-neering at the Dynamic Test Center in Vauffe-lin. Since then, director of auto-schweiz Asso-ciation of Swiss Motorcar Importers. Chairman of Bozzio AG, Vice-Chairman of the board of Dynamic Test Center AG, trustee of Auto Recy-cling Switzerland. Proprietor of spirit of man-agement Andreas Burgener.
Cotting, Martin, 1970
from Ependes (FR), resident in Giffers (FR) Member of the central board of SPA Degree in teaching lic. phil. II (University of Fri-bourg). Has taught History and French at the Sainte-Croix Grammar School in Fribourg since 2001. Member and chairman of the Teaching Board (2004 – 2008). Chairman of Fribourg Wheelchair Club since 2008. Senèdes town council between 1996 and 2006.
Deutsch, Hans Jürg, 1940
from Itingen (BL), resident in Greifensee (ZH) Vice-Chairman of SPF, Director of BA, member of the Nomi nation and Remuner-ation Committee of the Board of Trustees of SPF
In the last 50 years he has been editor-in-chief of a variety of newspapers, magazines and TV programmes as well as head of the Communi-cations Department at the Ringier Verlag Pub-lishing House; currently advisor to manage-ment. Expert in health questions. Managing director and member of the board of Presse TV AG. Director of TV Service AG and Teleclub AG.
Fehlmann, Remo, 1968
from Villigen (AG), resident in Nottwil (LU) Managing Director of SHS
Trained in catering and service, Swiss Qualifi-cation for Hotel Managers HF/NDS/VDH, MAS Business Excellence FH. Worked as a sous-chef at Suvretta House St.Moritz, F&B Trainee at Multnomah Athletic Club Portland Oregon, qualified hotelier SHL/HF, manager of the Adecco Hotel Bern and Lucerne, administra-tion of the Sport Hotel Darlux, Bergün. Direc-tor of the Seminar Hotel Sempachersee since 2000. Also employed as an EFQM-Assessor and Excellence Coach, Co-Auditor for Hotel Classification of the Swiss Hotel Association, Hotellerie Suisse.
Felber, Sabine, 1981
from Grosswangen (LU), resident in Grosswangen
Director of ParaHelp
Qualified nurse HF, further training for the higher qualification in nursing HöFa 1 and the CAS Clinical Leadership Programme. She has managed a ward at SPC Nottwil since 2009, where she had previously worked as a nurse and as a nursing expert.
Fischer-Bise, Marie-Thérèse, 1957 from Schmitten (FR) and Murist (FR), resident in Le Crêt-près-Semsales (FR)
Member of the central board of SPA Nurse, specialising in intensive care, comple-mentary medicine, teaching and hospital hy-giene. Later on, she studied Business Manage-ment HF. She worked as a vocational teacher, as an assistant care nurse, and as a training and internship coordinator at the Fribourg College for Health.
Member of the Association of Hospital Direc-tors of German-speaking Switzerland, Central Swiss Hospital Conference and of the Technical Council of the University of Economics. Direc-tor of Medidata AG, SteriLog AG, Radiologie Luzern-Land AG, Gesundheitszentrum Zentral-schweiz AG. Director of the Lucerne Pension Fund.
Gallmann, Bruno, 1960
from Hausen a.A. (ZH), resident in Hausen a.A.
Director of ParaHelp
Business administrator, currently works for Kilchberg Tax Office. From 1998 to 2010 he additionally worked as an actuary on the audit committee of Hausen am Albis council.
Gmünder, Hans Peter, Dr. med., 1959 German and Belgian national, resident in Bad Säckingen (D)
Chief Managing Director of SPC
Doctor of Medicine (Free University of Berlin/ D). Further training to become a doctor of in-ternal medicine with additional titles in reha-bilitation, geriatrics, bronchoscopy, chirothera-py and lymphology. He began his career at the University Hospital in Berlin, later in the Bürger-spital Solothurn, in Friedrichshafen (D), as well as at SPC Nottwil (junior and senior house of-ficer from 1991 to 1994, and senior doctor and assistant consultant from 1998 to 2001. Frei Heinz, 1958
from Niederbipp (BE) and Etziken (SO), resident in Etziken
Sports consultant and Coach for New Athlete Development SPA, Trustee of SPF, Chairman of BA
Surveyor (geomatician). One of the world’s most successful ever wheelchair athletes, ath-letes’ representative on the IPC (International Paralympic Committee), member of the Sports Commission of the canton of Solothurn, trus-tee of the Daniela Jutzeler Foundation.
Fuchs Benno, 1962
from Lucerne and Römerswil (LU), resident in Lucerne
Director of SPC
State-qualified accountant, executive MBA, qualified business economist FH and qualified controller SIB. Started his professional career in a firm of trustees, then became assistant di-rector of Financial Control of the canton of Lu-cerne. Director of the Wolhusen Cantonal Hos-pital from 1996 to 1999 and of the Sursee-Wolhusen Cantonal Hospital up to 2003. He then became director of the Lucerne Cantonal Hospital and, since 2008, has been CEO of the Lucerne Cantonal Hospital (LUKS) with sites in Lucerne, Sursee, Wolhusen and Montana. Since 2012 he has also been director of Nidwal-den Cantonal Hospital within the framework of the Lucerne-Nidwalden Hospital Region.
Most recently, consultant and medical director of Bellikon Rehabilitation Clinic (2001 – 2010). Also studied Business Management specialis-ing in Health Economics, employed as an EFQM assessor, in addition. Member of national and international societies, director of SW!SSREHA (Association of Leading Rehabilitation Clinics in Switzerland), chairman of SAR (Swiss Work-ing Group for Rehabilitation), CEO of Radiolo-gie Luzern Land AG.
Guthauser Gregor, Dr. med., 1957 from Basel, resident in Ottenbach (ZH) Director of SIRMED
Studied Human Medicine at the University of Basel, 1984 state examination. 1996 Swiss and European Examination for Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine. Junior and senior house officer at Bruderholz Cantonal Hospital, at REGA, at Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, at Thun Regional Hospital, at Geneva University Hos-pital and at Interlaken Regional HosHos-pital. From 1998 to 2007, consultant anaesthesiologist and medical director of the rescue service at Affoltern District Hospital. Since 2008, attend-ing physician at Clinic Permanence Bern. Direc-tor of OKTOGON Gastro AG. Shareholder and managing director of WaiGut GmbH.
Hofstetter, Joseph, Dr. iur., 1960 from Doppleschwand (LU), resident in Sursee (LU)
Chief Managing Director SPF, Head of Support, Legal Services, Inheritances at SPF, director of ParaHelp
Doctor of Law (University of Bern), admitted to the bar (canton of Lucerne). Worked in the Department of Justice of the canton of Lucerne up to 2000; legal advisor to SPA and SPC from 2000, and head of Legal Services at SPF and SPC from 2006. Secretary general of the SPF and Head of Legal Services since 2010. Secre-tary of the board of SPC Nottwil AG, as well as of the board of the Benefactors’ Association. Trustee of the Clara und Walter Burkhardt-Gloor Foundation. Director of medkey AG.
Joggi, Daniel, Dr. sc. tech., 1949
from Bätterkinden (BE), resident in Trélex (VD) Chairman SPF, director of SPC, director of Orthotec, director of BA, chairman of the Strategy Committee of the BoT of the SPF, chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the BoT of SPF, member of the Finance Committee of the BoT of the SPF
Studied Agronomic Engineering (ETH Zurich). He was then employed at the Institute of Plant Cultivation at ETH Zurich and at Agroscope. He was later Head of IT at the Federal Research Institute Agroscope Changins-Wäders (ACW) (Nyon/VD), up to 2010. Vice-Chairman of the
Fondation Rotary-Esperanza Lausanne, trustee of Fondation Internationale pour la Recherche en paraplégie (IRP), of the International Foun-dation for Research in Paraplegia (IFP), of Fon-dation Montreux 2006 and of the Internation-al SpinInternation-al Cord Society (ISCOS).
Jung, Peter, 1964
German national, resident in Eich (LU) Managing Director of Orthotec AG Having trained in surgical truss-making and orthopaedics, he furthered his training to ac-quire the state qualification in orthopaedics technology and to be a certified maker of pros-thetic and orthotic devices at the Federal Col-lege of Orthopaedics Technology (Dort mund/ D). He later became head of an orthopaedics workshop (Celle/D) and as an orthopaedist at the Bellikon Rehabilitation Clinic (AG).
Kasper Rolf, 1947
from Zetzwil (AG), resident in Boniswil (AG) Delegate to the board of SHS
Trained as a mechanic, then attended commer-cial school. Self-employed. Chairman of the board of Bella-Lui SA, Bläuer Möbelfabrik AG, Bären Immobilien AG, Ganadero Suiza AG, Golf Entfelden AG, Golf Immobilien Oberentfelden AG, Hostellerie Immobilien AG, Hotel AW Im-mobilien AG, Hotel Bären Suhr AG, Hotel Lenz-burg AG, Hotel Seetalerhof Immobilien AG, Hotel-Aarau-West AG, Interbuy Trading AG,
Kamo Möbel AG, Kasper Holding AG, Möbel-fabrik Bläuer AG, Biglen, Neue Modular AG, R. & I. Kasper AG, Verwaltung & Design, Rigi Dorf-laden AG, mkc Mega Küchencenter AG. Direc-tor of HZM Hotel Zofingen Management AG, Hotel Herisau AG, Karo Immobilien AG, Kasper Finanz AG, Kasper Immobilien AG, Möbelfab-rik Seon AG, Perag AG, Rolas AG Finance and Management, SICIF AG, Satex Aktiengesell-schaft Dürrenäsch, Subra AG, Tennis-Aarau-West AG, Oberentfelden, Tisch & Stuhl Willi-sau AG, Vierhaus-Ilse Group, Switzerland AG, ca› mia swiss ag, foroom.holding ag, foroom. immobilien ag, foroom.willisau ag and rH real-Health Center Nottwil AG. Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Schürmatt Foundation. Shareholder and CEO of Rigi Hostellerie GmbH.
Koch, Hans Georg, Dr. med., 1955 from Ziefen (BL), resident in Grosswangen (LU) Registrar at the clinic of the SPC, vice-chairman of the BA, member of the central board of the SPA
Studied to become a Doctor of Medicine at the University of Basel. Further training to become a doctor of general medicine (FMH). Employed in various clinics in Switzerland, among others Liestal Cantonal Hospital, Felix Platter Hospital (Basel) and Basel Children’s Hospital. Worked at SPC Nottwil since 1990, initially as a spe-cialist in medical information technology, and since 1994 as a registrar.
Landis, Peter, 1966
from Hirzel (ZH), resident in Hirzel Director of BA
Refrigeration system fitter, retrained to be a refrigeration draughtsman. Worked at Menn Engineering AG as a CAD draughtsman in civil engineering and at Appelsa SA refrigeration draughtsman. Has worked as Head of Admin-istration at Knecht AG (Oberwil) since 2000, providing administrative support to the Archi-tecture, Timber Construction and Interior Fin-ishing Department.
Liechti, Ulrich, 1947
from Eggiwil (BE), resident in Unterseen (BE) Trustee of SPF, chairman of the board of Orthotec, vice-chairman of the board of SHS
Bank administrator, further training in busi-ness administration (GSBA, Zurich), control-ling and information technology (SIZ). Initial professional experience obtained in Switzer-land; worked in managerial capacities for inter-national companies in Brazil from 1972 to 1989. Later on, managing director, head of accounting and controller, at Eidg. Pulver-fabrik (Wimmis) and Henkel Hygiene AG (Prat-teln), among others. CFO of the SV Group (Zurich) from 1998 to 2010. Trustee of the Kranken kasse atupri Foundation.
Knuchel-Renggli, Helen, 1952 from Meggen (LU) and Jegenstorf (BE), resident in Meggen
Director of ParaHelp
Qualified nurse HF, additional training in inten-sive care nursing. Employed in various hospitals. Then took a job break to have children. She re-turned to work as a community nurse in 1997. She has completed further training courses, including in wound care and dementia.
Kurmann, Stephan, 1958
from Reiden (LU), resident in Hirzel (ZH) Director of SHS
State qualified real estate trustee, business economist HWV/MBA. Employed at ICS (Inter-national Catering Services) from 1985 to 1991. Employed at KATAG Treuhand AG since 1991, initially as a business advisor and as a real es-tate specialist. Managing director since 1997 and partner and co-proprietor since 2002. Trustee of the Swiss Foundation for Social Tourism (SSST), director and committee mem-ber of the GAMAG Management AG chain of restaurants with over 20 establishments. Di-rector of KATAG Treuhand AG, chairman of the board of the Swiss Youth Hostel Associa-tion (SJH).
Meyer, Heinrich, Dr. rer. pol., 1940 from Grosswangen (LU) and Nottwil (LU), resident in Nottwil
Director of SPC
Doctor of Economics (University of Fribourg). First worked for an employers’ organisation, then employed as Head of Human Resources of Eidg. Flugzeugwerke Emmen (currently RUAG Aerospace AG). Later on, Chairman of the Office for Professional Training of the can-ton of Lucerne and Director of the University of Central Switzerland (FH). 1985 – 1995 Leader of Nottwil Town Council. Since 2006, Chairman and Director of Lucerne Seniors University, as well as Chairman of the Foundation to Pro-mote the University of Technology and Archi-tecture in Lucerne. Trustee of the St. Mar gr-thenkapelle Foundation in Nottwil, as well as of the Foundation for Professional Training in Hospitality. Director of Radiologie Luzern-Land AG.
Michel, Franz, Dr. med., 1952 from Lucerne and Netstal (GL), resident in Lucerne
Consultant at the Outpatient Care Unit of the SPC, Chairman of ParaHelp
Doctor of Medicine (University of Basel), fur-ther training as a Specialist in Internal Medicine and Pneumology (FMH). Apart from working in his own practice, he was also an attending physician at the St. Anna Clinic (Lucerne), as well as an assistant medical officer and
can-tonal medical officer. Also worked as a con-sultant for SPC Nottwil from 1990 to 2002. Chairman of Heimventilation der Schwei ze ri-schen Gesellschaft for Pneumologie and vice-chairman of the Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Unterwasser- und Hyperbarmedizin (SUHMS).
Moor, Max, 1961
from Vordemwald (AG), resident in Vordemwald Managing Director of ParaHelp
Qualified chemical laboratory assistant and a qualified nurse; higher level qualification as a nursing-instructor and in nursing, as well as a diploma in adult education. He worked as the Head of Nursing Training at SPC Nottwil from 1998 to 2002 and then as Head of Nursing Control at Aarau Cantonal Hospital until 2004. Has served as a councillor and deputy mayor of Vordemwald since 2010.
Moser Blanc, Barbara, 1954 from Röthenbach i.E. (BE), resident in Rheinfelden (AG)
SPF trustee, Director of BA
After studying Business Management at a uni-versity of applied sciences (FH), she acquired a degree as a state-certified Marketing Manager, as well as a diploma in «systemic coaching». Postgraduate studies in Corporate Develop-ment/Change Management, as well as the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Psychology. Employed as a management consultant
(mar-keting, personnel), assessor and lecturer in marketing. Trustee at the Foundation of the Flying Carpet (TDS) and managing director of momaSwiss-Team GmbH.
Regener, Helge, 1969
German national, resident in Wikon (LU) Managing Director of SIRMED
Qualified as a specialist nurse and paramedic, further training to be a Master of Medical Edu-cation (University of Bern). Involved in rescue work since 1986 and in training since 1997. Member of the Swiss Medical Rescue Commis-sion, of the Swiss Resuscitation Council, various workgroups and the editorial teams of the «star of life» and «Rettungsdienst» magazines.
Rickenbach, Monika, 1960
from Salenstein (TG), resident in Steckborn (TG) Member of the central board of SPA Trained ceramic painter, worked in various com-panies until 1988. Housewife and mother after that. She has chaired the Thurgau Wheelchair Club since it was founded in 1998 (founding member) and was vice-chair of the cantonal committee Pro Infirmis Thurgau/Schaffhausen (2000 – 2009). Employed in childcare, class-room assistance and lunchtime supervision at Steckborn Primary School (Steckborn Childrens Centre).
Schedler, Kuno, Prof. Dr. oec., 1961 from Uzwil (SG), resident in St. Gallen Trustee of SPF, chairman of the board of SPR, Strategy Committee of BoT of SPF Doctor of Business Management (University of St. Gallen). After that, he worked for Schwei-zerische Bank-Gesellschaft (currently UBS) and in consulting. He has been a professor of Busi-ness Management (specialising in Public Man-agement) since 1996 and has been a director of the Institute for Systemic Management and Public Governance (IMP-HSG) of the University of St. Gallen. Chairman of the Halls of Resi-dence Foundation, St. Gallen, director of SVC Development AG.
Scheidegger, Daniel, Prof. Dr. med., 1948 from Basel, resident in Arlesheim (BL) Vice-Chairman of the board of SPR Studied Medicine (University of Basel), later acquired the title of Doctor of Anaesthesiology/ Emergency Medicine and Intensive Care Med-icine. Employed in various hospitals in the USA and Switzerland from 1974 to 1987. Since 1989, director of the Department of Anaesthet-ics and Operative Intensive Care Medicine at Basel University Hospital and full professor for anaesthesiology and resuscitation at the Uni-versity of Basel. Member of the Swiss Science and Technology Council (SWTR).
Spitzli, Ruedi, 1958
from Jonschwil (SG), resident in Dättwil (AG) Wheelchair Sport section manager SPA, director of SHS
Originally a primary school teacher (canton of Solothurn). Then pursued additional training to become a state-qualified level II gymnastics and sports teacher and state-certified organiser. Worked as a vocational school and PE teacher (senior teacher) at the VEBO Integration Work-shop for People with Disabilities Oensingen, group and project leader at the IT Development Department (Vice-Director) Bank Vontobel Zurich. Trustee of Swiss Paralympic, Ittigen/Bern and Head of the Paralympics Delegation.
Spring, Hans, Dr. med., 1949
from Steffisburg (BE), resident in Leukerbad (VS) Director of SPC
Doctor of Medicine (University of Bern), further training as a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation, rheumatology, in addition to certificates of qualification in sports medi-cine and manual medimedi-cine. From 1998 to 2011 medical director at Leukerbad (VS) Rehabilita-tion Centre, consultant for musculoskeletal medicine and rehabilitation and head of the Swiss Olympic Medical Center in Leukerbad. In addition, he runs the Sports Medicine Serv-ice for Swiss Ski (men’s Alpine skiing), worked at the Olympic Games as a doctor from 1980 to 2010. Member of the Medical Committee Schneider, Thomas, 1963
from Thun, resident in Unterlunkhofen (AG) Vice-Chairman of the central board of SPA Trained as a mechanic, later studied Business Management HF. Employed in steel, metal and plant construction. Proprietor of an assembly business. He has worked for H. Wetter AG since 1996, and has managed the Metal Con-struction Section since 2010. Chairman of the Bern Wheelchair Club, member of training committees of metal industry associations.
Segmüller, Pius, 1952
from Emmen (LU), resident in Lucerne Director of BA
Studied to be a secondary school teacher, fur-ther training at military schools (ETH Zurich), passed out from Police Officer College SPI (Neuchâtel). He later became commander of the Swiss Guard in Rome, commander of the Lucerne City Police Department, as well as a security advisor to FIFA (the International Fed-eration of Association Football). He is a mem-ber of the CVP, and represented Lucerne on the National Council from 2007 to 2011. CEO of Swissec AG (Hochdorf), chairman of the Swiss Civil Defence Association (SZSV), and trustee of the Fondation 1/92.
of the FIS (International Ski Federation). Advi-sor on sports medicine concepts and share-holder in Astra Sportmed GmbH and SLAM GmbH.
Stäger, Luca, Dr. oec. HSG, 1967 from Merenschwand (AG), resident in Zurich Chairman of the Board of Directors of SPC Doctor of Economics (University of St. Gallen). Then employed in the Health Executive of the canton of Zurich, and as an advisor. He then worked as CEO of the Lachen Hospital (SZ) and of the Bethanien Clinic (Zurich), before becoming chairman of the board of the SPF. He is currently CEO of the TERTIANUM (Zu-rich) and in this capacity is chairman of the board of its subsidiaries Perlavita AG and Permed AG, as well as a board member of TERTIANUM TICINO AG. Further posts: direc-tor of Clinica Luganese SA, Moncucco SA and SmArtonLite AG. Trustee of the Swiss Univer-sity Sport Foundation.
Stöckli, Vreni, 1953
from Hermetschwil (AG), resident in Ibach (SZ) Director of BA
Qualified ski instructor, employed by snow sport schools. Later became a housewife and mother. Disable sports instructor (Alpine skiing) with lots of success, including at the World
Cham-pionships and in the Paralympics. Member of the Swiss People’s Party (SVP), elected member of the Schwyz Cantonal Council (2000 to 2002).
Stucki, Gerold, Prof. Dr. med., 1959 from Diemtigen (BE) and Kriens (LU), resident in Eich (LU)
Chief Managing Director of SPF
Doctor of Medicine (University of Bern). Further training, including in North America. Between 1985 and 1990 he worked as a specialist in clinics and hospitals in Switzerland. Senior po-sition at Zurich University Hospital from 1996; Director of the Clinic and Polyclinic for Physi-cal Medicine and Rehabilitation from 1999 to 2009, as well as director of the Institute of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at the Lud-wig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU). Director and holder of a professorial chair at the Faculty of Health Science and Health Policy of the University of Lucerne. Director of the ICF Research Branch WHO. Chairman of the ISPRM (International Society of Physical and Rehabili-tation Medicine), member of numerous pro-fessional associations.
Styger, Urs, 1958
from Ebikon (LU) and Rothenturm (SZ), resident in Ebikon
Director of Orthotec, chairman of the board of trustees of the Pension Fund SPG, chairman of the board of trustees of the Supplementary Fund of SPC, Culture and Leisure Section manager SPA After initial training in business administra-tion, he undertook further training to become a state-qualified insurance specialist and did a postgraduate course in Social Insurance Management at HSW Lucerne. Secretary of the Euro -pean Spinal Cord Injury Federation.
Supersaxo Zeno, Dr. med, 1962
from Saas Balen (VS), resident in Hünibach (BE) Chairman of the board of SIRMED
Studied Medicine at the University of Bern. Executive MBA at HSG St. Gallen. He took the state examination in 1987, then pursued further training to become a specialist in Anaesthesi-ology FMH and emergency doctor SGNOR. From 1995 to 1998 he worked as a senior house officer in Anaesthesiology at Thun Regional Hospital. He worked on a part-time basis as a REGHA doctor for the rescue service (1992 – 2004), senior physician for the Thun-Simmen-tal Rescue Service (1995-2010), and as a con-sultant to the Bern Health Transport Service (1998 – 2007). Attending physician at the Perma-nence Clinic (Bern) since 1999 and at Hohmad Clinic (Thun) since 2011. Chairman of the Swiss
Medical Rescue Commission (SMEDREC). Mem-ber of the Board of the Swiss Emergency and Rescue Medicine Society (SGNOR). Director of MEDPHONE AG (Bern emergency medical call service). Proprietor of Supersaxo Emergency Medical Consulting.
Suter, Roger, 1967
from Beromünster (LU), resident in Schenkon (LU)
Director of Orthotec
After studying to become an IT systems pro-grammer, he worked for several years as a senior programmer/analyst in the area of soft-ware engineering and as a senior program-mer/project leader. Since 2005, he has been a senior manager in information technology. Chairman of the board of management and shareholder at Celsus GmbH, Lucerne. Current-ly studying Politics and Administrative Sciences at Hagen University.
Troger, Thomas, Dr. iur., 1961 from Raron (VS), resident in Ardon (VS) Chief Managing Director of SPA
Studied Law (University of Fribourg) and ob-tained a doctorate. Then took a postgraduate International Executive MBA. Senior functions in the administration of the canton of Valais, head of legal services in the energy holding com-pany FMV SA, proprietor of a law firm. Expert assessor, part-time judge and member of
com-mittees of experts, published author. Chairman of Swiss Paralympic and Swiss Excellence Fo-rum and member of the board of the Benefac-tors’ Association of the Speranza Foundation.
Vogel, Philipp, 1953
from Schüpfheim (LU), resident in Schenkon (LU) Vice-Chairman of the Board of SPC Bank administrator, further training to obtain the state qualification in Banking. Professional experience in a variety of functions for Lu-cerne Cantonal Bank (LUKB) and die Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (Moudon [VD]). Regional director of the LUKB in Sursee (LU) since 1992.
Wenk, Caspar, Prof. Dr. sc. techn., 1944 from Basel and Greifensee (ZH), resident in Greifensee
Director of SPR
Studied Agronomic Engineering and obtained a doctorate (ETH Zurich). Later employed by the University of Agriculture in Wageningen (Holland) and as a senior associate scientist at the Institute for Animal Husbandry at ETH Zurich. Professor of Nutrition Biology at ETH Zurich, lecturer in the principles of nutrition, from 1981 to 2009. Previously director of the Swiss Society for Nutrition Research and its chairman from 1993 to 1997. Currently, chair-man of the Swiss Foundation for Nutrition Re-search (SFEFS)
Zemp, Erwin, 1955
from Schüpfheim (LU), resident in Nottwil (LU) Head of Life Coaching SPA, Trustee of SPF Electrician, retrained as a radio and TV techni-cian, graduated from Vocational College (BSV) with a Commercial College Certificate and trained as a social worker at Higher Technical College (HFS). Employed by Pro Infirmis Lucerne and Kriens Guardianship Department (LU), among others. Trustee of the Daniela Jutzeler Foundation
Zimmermann, Stephan, Dr. iur., 1946 from Zurich and Mels (SG), resident in Zurich Director of BA
Doctor of Law (University of Zurich), admitted to the bar (canton of Zurich). Employed in law practices, as well as at Zurich District Court. He is now a senior partner in Wehrli Zimmer-mann Gleixner & Partners (Zurich). Chairman of the board of Lion Capital Group AG, chair-man of the board of Kamber Consultancy AG and vice-chairman of the board of LOGISTIK HOLDING AG. Member of the board of AIM Group Zurich Acquisitions, Investments, Mergers AG; Betzenberg & Partner Immobilienentwick-lungs- und vermittlungs AG, EROWA LEASING & FINANZ AG, Marbach AG, ORENDA Holding AG, SCHILLING TREUHAND AG, Scheelen AG (Switzerland) and VALGORA CONSULTING AG.
Member of the CVP, sat on Zurich City Council from 1974 to 1984, and chairman of the Zurich branch of the CVP (district 8).
Zäch, Guido A., Dr. med. Dr. rer. nat. h.c., 1935
from Oberriet (SG), resident in Zofingen (AG) Founder and former chairman of SPF Doctor of Medicine, trained in Fribourg, Ge-neva, Vienna, Paris and Basel. Consultant at Basel Paraplegic Centre (1973-1990), founder of the Swiss Paraplegics Foundation (1975) and chairman until 2007; founder of the Swiss Paraplegic Association (1980), central chairman until 2000; architect of the Swiss Paraplegic Centre Nottwil, its senior consultant (1990 – 2000) and clinic director (2000-2005); founder of Swiss Paraplegic Research AG (2000); archi-tect of the Guido A. Zäch Institute (GZI); trustee of REGA (1979 – 2000), member of the Chris-tian Democratic People’s Party (CVP), member of the Grand Council of Basel City (1984 – 1988), member of the National Council for Aargau (1999 – 2003), chairman of the Guido A. Zäch Foundation and of the St. Margrethen-kapelle Foundation Nottwil, delegate to the board of Consultenax AG, honorary doctorate awarded by the University of Fribourg(1997), as well as honorary president of the SPA, recip-ient of the Adele Duttweiler Award and other accolades.
