swissnet Group Appoints Urs van Stiphout as Chairman of the Board

The swissnet Group, a provider of ICT solutions and cloud-based network infrastructures, has announced the appointment of Urs van Stiphout as Chairman of the Board of Directors of swissnet AG, effective May 11, 2026. Van Stiphout brings a combination of legal expertise and entrepreneurial experience to the role, having served as a partner at the Swiss law firm HofervanStiphout and as founder and CEO of an international fintech company. His background includes years in the financial and banking sectors in New York and London.

Jonathan Sauppe will continue as Co-CEO DACH, overseeing operational management and strategic development in the DACH region, while Roger Tabbal remains Co-CEO International, leading international activities and global expansion. The appointment was published in the Swiss Official Gazette of Commerce on May 15, 2026.

Jonathan Sauppe commented, "With Urs van Stiphout, we are gaining an experienced expert with strong legal, entrepreneurial, and strategic competence. His experience in supporting growth-oriented companies and complex corporate situations will be of great value to the further development of the swissnet Group." Van Stiphout added, "The swissnet Group has successfully established itself as an internationally oriented technology group in recent years. I look forward to actively shaping the company's continued development together with the Board of Directors and management."

The swissnet Group specializes in location-based marketing software, Wi-Fi infrastructure systems, and guest hotspots, serving retail, hospitality, healthcare, and public sector clients. The company also offers digital transformation and Software as a Service solutions. More information is available at http://www.swissnet.ag.

This leadership change signals the company's focus on leveraging van Stiphout's strategic and legal expertise to navigate growth and complex corporate situations. The appointment is expected to strengthen the board's capabilities as swissnet continues its international expansion.