Zurich, Switzerland
Digital change needs more than tech – it needs the right people at the top. As Partner at Witena Executive Search, Samuel Berger operates where leadership, complexity, and the digital future meet – advising on board and top executive appointments that bring strategic clarity and human credibility to the table. His core strength lies in giving clients access to a trusted and highly curated network of top-tier leaders with the track record and drive to truly move the needle. He doesn’t just look for capability and experience – but for credibility, character, and cultural fit. Whether in leading tech firms or traditional industries undergoing digital change, he connects organizations with proven executives ready to lead at the highest level – with the right fit for both today’s challenges and tomorrow’s ambitions. In addition to established C-level profiles, he actively engages with the next generation of leadership: future-ready talents with the potential to take on responsibility at the highest level. Recognizing and elevating these individuals early is essential to long-term success – especially in times of rapid change.
Witena Executive Search is Switzerland's largest executive search boutique based in Zurich, with a dedicated focus on supervisory board and executive committee appointments. Its DNA lies in "hiring for cultural fit" – with a strong belief that sustainable leadership impact is rooted in both competence and compatibility. You can find more details on www.witena.com.
Responsible for the go to market strategy & pricing as well as the creation of contractual agreements. Identification of technology and reselling partners - signing of cooperation agreements. Focus on winning first small and big customers and accompanying to go live. Futurae empowers companies to deploy state-of-the-art Cybersecurity while improving the customer journey. Through user-friendly solutions, businesses can increase their customers’ satisfaction while gaining confidence in their ability to protect sensitive user data. https://futurae.com/
The Digital Economy Forum (DEA) singles out Switzerland’s top companies and endeavors in tech. I am part of the Jury that scouts for the most ambitious moonshot companies in Switzerland. https://www.digitaleconomyaward.ch/
»venture» is an initiative of the ETH Zurich, McKinsey & Company, Switzerland, Knecht Holding, the innovation promotion agency CTI and EPFL Lausanne. As the leading Swiss-wide competition for the best business idea and the best business plan, »venture» supports young entrepreneurs in founding a company. The competition aims to unleash untapped innovation potential by encouraging young entrepreneurs to develop a business idea. https://www.venture.ch/
The Swiss AI Award honors amazing innovations and qualitative breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence. By means of a renowned international jury, both the global business potential and the scientific and qualitative innovation in AI is assessed and awarded. The Swiss AI Award takes place yearly, nomination is possible via recommendation and scouting partners only. https://ai-con.ch/swiss-ai-award/