Hans-Peter Wüest
Hans-Peter Wüest joined SONGWON in 2006 and played a key role in shaping the company’s financial direction and global development. As a founding member of SONGWON International AG and CFO of the SONGWON Industrial Group for 14 years, he was instrumental in expanding the company’s global footprint and integrating its international operations. Hans-Peter Wüest continues to serve as a Board Member, offering strategic guidance and utilizing his extensive experience to support SONGWON’s long-term vision and continued industry leadership.
| Initial appointment to the Board | 18.03.2016 |
| Most recent appointment to the Board | 17.03.2023 |
| Term of office | 3 years |
| Year | Description |
|---|---|
| 03.2016 | Member of the Board of Directors of SONGWON Industrial Group |
| 2022 – 06.2025 | Country Manager Switzerland |
| 2011 – 03.2025 | 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 |
