Alois Zwinggi
About Alois Zwinggi
Alois Zwinggi serves as the Managing Director and a member of the Managing Board at the World Economic Forum. He has extensive experience in governance, compliance, and cyber security, and holds positions on advisory boards at ETH Zurich and Innosuisse.
Work at World Economic Forum
Alois Zwinggi serves as Managing Director and is a member of the Managing Board at the World Economic Forum. He has held this position since 2010, contributing to the organization's mission of improving the state of the world through public-private cooperation. His role involves strategic decision-making and oversight of various initiatives aimed at addressing global challenges.
Current Roles at ETH Zurich and Innosuisse
Zwinggi has been a member of the Global Advisory Board at ETH Zurich since 2017. His involvement supports the university's strategic direction and enhances its global engagement. Additionally, he serves on the Innovation Board of Innosuisse, the Swiss Agency for Innovation Promotion, also since 2017. In this capacity, he focuses on fostering innovation in Switzerland, chairing the Innovation Council to drive advancements in various sectors.
Education and Expertise
Alois Zwinggi obtained a Master's degree in Business Administration (lic.oec. HSG) from the University of St. Gallen, studying from 1981 to 1987. He furthered his education at Harvard Business School in 2003 for 11 months. His expertise includes governance and compliance, ensuring organizations adhere to regulatory standards. He also possesses extensive international experience in cyber security, contributing to discussions on digital safety.
Previous Experience at Holcim
Zwinggi has a significant history with Holcim, where he held multiple roles. From 2000 to 2005, he served as Corporate Procurement Officer and Senior Vice President. He then transitioned to Head of Corporate Human Resource Management from 2005 to 2010. His early career at Holcim included a role as a Consultant at Holcim Group Support Ltd. from 1987 to 1988.