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Knight Gianella developed the questionnaire in collaboration with the University of St. Gallen. gfs-zürich (market & social research, www.gfs-zh.ch) was commissioned to conduct the anonymous online survey of board members of listed and unlisted larger companies in Switzerland.

Of the 202 participants, 61% hold a mandate at listed companies, 40% at companies with family/anchor shareholders and 11% at state-related companies. The majority work on at least one audit (54%), remuneration (52%) or nomination committee (49%). In addition, 35% are represented on a risk committee and 30% on a strategy committee. Due to multiple responses and several mandates (4.1 per respondent), the total number is higher than the number of all respondents and represents around 802 board mandates.

With a very high response rate of 21.6 % of the 920 board members surveyed and a proportion of women of 28 %, the study is representative of the overall population.

To ensure transparency and objectivity in the job market, the Handelszeitung and PME, together with the research and market research institute Statista, have identified the best personnel service providers and recruitment platforms in the country for the sixth time. We at Knight Gianella & Partner are proud to have received this award in the field of executive search again this year and look forward to further exciting mandates with our clients.