Hans-Peter Wüest
Hans-Peter Wüest is responsible for SONGWON's global financial strategy and operations. As CFO, he manages the organization’s accounting and finance matters, including financial reporting, planning, analysis and controlling. Furthermore, he oversees HR and all aspects of IT, legal, compliance, risk management and investor relations. In his role, he creates sustainable operational structures, implements financial best practices and develops financial strategies to enhance organizational growth. By providing crucial insights and support to the Executive Team, Hans-Peter Wüest drives performance and contributes to the overall development and execution of SONGWON’s competitive strategy.
| Initial appointment to the Board | 18.03.2016 |
| Most recent appointment to the Board | 17.03.2023 |
| Term of office | 3 years |
| Year | Description |
|---|---|
| Since 07.2022 | Country Manager Switzerland |
| Since 03.2016 | Member of the Board of Directors of SONGWON Industrial Group |
| Since 01.2011 | Chief Financial Officer and Member of the Executive Committee, SONGWON Industrial Group |
| 2006 – 2010 | Chief Financial Officer of Group companies of Songwon International AG, Switzerland, US, India and Middle East |
| 2004 – 2006 | Chief Financial Officer and Member of the Division Management, Great Lakes Chemical Group, Switzerland |
| 2000 – 2004 | Chief Financial Officer, DHL (Deutsche Post Group), Switzerland |
| 1998 – 2000 | Group Chief Financial Officer and Member of Group Management, Bühler AG, Switzerland |
| 1997 – 1998 | Vice President Functional Management Corporate Controlling, UBS Group, Switzerland |
| 1994 – 1997 | Chief Financial Officer, FIDES Informatik Group (now EDS Group), Switzerland |
| 1992 – 1994 | Finance and Accounting Manager, Alusuisse – Lonza (now Alcoa), Switzerland |
| 1986 – 1991 | Audit and Tax department, Schweizerische Treuhandgesellschaft AG, Switzerland |
Memberships & Committees
| Year | Description |
|---|---|
| 1994 – 1996 | CA Controller, Controller Akademie of Gauting, Germany |
| 1992 | Ph.D. in Political Science (Dr. rer. pol.), University of Frankfurt, Germany |
| 1982 – 1986 | Master’s degree in Finance and Administration, University of St. Gallen, Switzerland |
| 1980 – 1982 | Bachelor in Finance and Administration, University of Basel, Switzerland |
