Ownership strategy team

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Norbert Kühnis

Norbert Kühnis

“I’m impressed by the level of innovative strength and the courage within family-run companies to transform themselves. Every family has its own unique challenges, and the path to finding suitable solutions is just as unique.”

Norbert Kühnis is Family Business & Middle Market Leader at PwC Switzerland and is a member of the management team. A business economist and certified auditor, he has been advising clients at the interface between business families and their companies for over 20 years.

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Roman Leimer

“I’m passionate about family enterprises. The interaction between the emotional aspects of the family environment and the more rational aspects of the company fascinates me. I find it unbelievably enriching to spend my time looking at the coordination process with business families.”

Roman Leimer is a partner and Family Governance Leader at PwC Switzerland. An economist and certified tax expert, he has been advising business families and their companies for over 20 years.

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Jürg Niederbacher

“I enjoy being able to serve my clients as a sparring partner and provide them with advice about how to create the optimal structures for the company and its owners.”

Jürg Niederbacher is a partner and Private Clients and Family Offices Leader at PwC Switzerland. He studied economics at the University of Zurich and is a certified tax expert. He advises both private individuals and companies about assets and ownership strategies.

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Reto Blaser

“Family companies must master the art of sustainably mixing the ownership and company strategies. This process is seldom easy. When the conditions have been negotiated and documented, it’s a great relief.”

Reto Blaser is Corporate Development Leader for Family Business & Middle Market at PwC Switzerland. He studied business management and then continued his training to become a mediator. He assists owner families with succession processes and the development of ownership strategies and is involved in the NextGen programme at PwC Switzerland.

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