Christian Maret
About Christian Maret
Christian Maret serves as the Chief Commercial Officer at netplus.ch SA, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in sales and marketing, having held various leadership roles at VTX and Swisscom throughout his career.
Current Role at netplus.ch
Christian Maret serves as the Chief Commercial Officer at netplus.ch SA since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for the operational management of the company's activities across mobile, Internet, TV, and fixed telephony markets. His leadership contributes to netplus.ch's position as the third largest cable television operator in Switzerland. Maret's strategic direction and oversight are essential in driving the company's commercial initiatives and enhancing its market presence.
Previous Experience at VTX
Maret has extensive experience at VTX, where he held multiple roles. He served as Sales Director for Switzerland from 2004 to 2008 and as Chief Commercial Officer from 2008 to 2016. Additionally, he was the Head of Sales and Customer Care for Romandie from 2001 to 2003. His tenure at VTX was marked by significant contributions to sales strategies and customer engagement, enhancing the company's performance in the telecommunications sector.
Background in Marketing and Economics
Christian Maret has a solid educational foundation in marketing and economics. He studied at HES-SO Haute école spécialisée de Suisse occidentale, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from 1993 to 1996. Additionally, he completed a Marketing specialist program at SAWI from 1991 to 1993. This academic background supports his professional expertise in commercial strategy and marketing management.
Career at UBS and Swisscom
Before his roles at VTX, Maret worked at UBS as a Marketing Coordinator from 1989 to 1993. He also held the position of Head of Product Management for France at Swisscom from 1996 to 2000. His experience at these organizations provided him with a strong foundation in marketing and product management, which he later applied in his subsequent roles in the telecommunications industry.
Key Contributions to Mobile Activity Strategy
During his career, Maret played a key role in the strategy definition and global management of a new mobile activity. He was instrumental in securing an MVNO agreement and overseeing the commercial launch of related products. His expertise in cross-departmental project management facilitated the successful launch of a new product portfolio tailored for business customers, highlighting his ability to drive innovation in the telecommunications market.