Peter Bachofner

Partner & Director - Executive & Professional Search and Leadership Assessments for sustainable Business Success

Zurich, Switzerland

About

Mercuri Urval is a leading Business Partner in HR Consultancy working with over 3000 clients in more than 50 countries each year. Everything we do is about enabling companies and institutions to achieve better results and helping people to be successful at work. Our Recruitment & Search Solutions are based on an effective "Multi-Channel-Startegy" which considers all channels towards the international candidate market. Our Talent & Transformation Services prepare organisations and people for future success; we offer proven assessment processes in more than 20 languages in the frame of selection, development and capability reviews. Find out more at www.mercuriurval.com

Experience

  • Senior Consultant & Partner - Executive & Professional Search and Talent Advisory at Mercuri Urval
    Jan 2001 - Present · 25 yrs 7 mos

    More than 20 years experience in advising leading organizations in Talent Acquisition, Talent and Leadership Advisory at C-level and Middle Management level. Working for companies and institutions in Switzerland, Germany, France and internationally with focus on Aerospace-, Industrial- and HVAC-/Construction Sectors

  • MU Key Account Manager for Airbus Academy at Airbus
    Apr 2010 - Apr 2022 · 12 yrs 1 mo

    Executive leader evaluation & development programmes

  • SAir Logistics ()
    • SVP Global Key Account Management
      Jan 1998 - Dec 2000 · 3 yrs

      Definition of global KAM growth strategy, and responsibility for its implementation. Building and maintaining relationships with global accounts in logistics. Negotiation of complex contracts and advise on internal product management.

    • Director Sales & Customer Service
      Jan 1994 - Dec 1997 · 4 yrs

      Leading an organization with 230 employees, and a turnover of CHF 120 mi.. Responsible for sales strategy, its implementation, leadership and fostering tight customer relationships. Working internally with space & revenue management, product management, finance, IT and HR:

  • Swissair Transport Co Limited (12 yrs)
    • General Manager
      Apr 1991 - Dec 1993 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      Responsibility for p/l and all business activities and airport/flight operations, strong business development, 18 employees, marketing, sales and operations. 3 years President of Airlines Representatives in Romania,

    • Manager Sales & Services
      Jan 1989 - Mar 1991 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      Responsible for town office (12 staff) and the France's north eastern sales district in the field of business travel, leisure travel, air cargo. Working with big companies, the EU parliament, travel- and cargo agency.

    • District & Station Manager
      Aug 1986 - Dec 1988 · 2 yrs 5 mos

      Responsible together with Swissair's airport crew for all flight and ground operation matters, ticket office and cargo & mail operations.