Master of sciences in psychology, sociology and political science from the University of Zurich | Joined the Human Resources function of an international high-tech company in 1989 | Further education in personnel and organizational development at SGO (Swiss Association for Organization & Management) and at GDI (Gottlieb-Duttweiler Institute) | Started consulting activities for national and international companies with focus on Human Resources Management in 1993 | Became Managing Partner and member of the management board of a consulting company with 45 employees in 1997 | In 2000 he founded BOSS Business Consulting AG | Currently Managing Partner with consulting focus on HR strategy, structure and processes, management & development of employee potential, management development, performance management, compensation, and change management.