Studies at the University of Zurich (1985-1993): general history, economics and political science.

Studies at the University of St. Gallen (2009/2011): Executive Master of Business Administration in General Management.

Activities from 1995 to 2012: positions at Tages Anzeiger, the leading Swiss daily premium newspaper, in particular Head of the section Economy with the areas of specialization in telecommunication, IT, energy. From 2002 – 2012 Deputy Editor- in-Chief responsible for various strategic projects as the regional expansion of the newspaper or the development of the editorial management and the quality management. Author of several books (e.g. «Siemens, Anatomie eines Unternehmens»). Moderator of panel discussions on political and economic issues.