Jörg Mathis is the new CEO of GS1 Switzerland
Jörg Mathis will take over the management of GS1 Switzerland on 3 April 2018. The former Managing Director of Züllig Systems and Hach Switzerland will focus on the implementation of the adjusted strategy and the even better alignment of the trade association with the needs of its members.
For Jörg Mathis, the new Managing Director, it is clear: "Business as usual" is out of the question. "That is not a recipe for success," says Jörg Mathis in a joint interview with Robert Vogel, President GS1 Switzerland, with GS1 network magazine. "We want to move and not continue to go with the flow." In line with the global strategy, he wants to further develop the organization and make it a competent service partner for the business community. "With the common language based on the global GS1 standards, we connect business and enable successful cross-company and cross-border cooperation," says the 33-year-old.
"With Mr Mathis, an extremely competent man with an excellent track record is taking over the management of GS1 Switzerland," says Robert Vogel. His priority will be to implement the strategy, Vogel continues. An even better orientation to the needs of the main sectors of consumer goods, healthcare, transport and logistics as well as new technical industries will be the focus. The work of GS1 Switzerland is to be based on the five elements Connecting - Knowledge - Standardizing - Educating - Advising and will be characterized by the values practical, holistic and future-oriented. "We are convinced that we have made the right choice in Mr Mathis for this important task and look forward to shaping and walking the organisation's future path with him."
From electronics technician to business manager
Jörg Mathis trained as an electronics technician. After completing his vocational baccalaureate, he earned a bachelor's degree in business and engineering at the University of Applied Sciences in Chur. During this time, he initially worked as a software engineer and project manager. He then moved into sales as an Area Sales Manager before being promoted to Sales Manager at Danaher Corporation for Züllig Systems. In 2013, he was promoted to Business Manager of Zuellig Systems and in 2017, he was also promoted to Business Manager of Hach Switzerland. In the past four years, he was in charge of the reorganization and strategic realignment of Züllig Systems as well as the merger with Hach Switzerland and managed about 65 employees. The creation and further development of the corporate strategy was a central task. Jörg Mathis lives in Thal with his partner and has a daughter.
Read the whole interview with Jörg Mathis and Robert Vogel on the website of GS1 Switzerland, the association for sustainable value networks www.gs1network.ch
