06.03.2026
Fabian Schlatter has joined the Bern site management team, replacing Armin Schawalder, who will be setting up the new Timbatec site in eastern Switzerland in St. Gallen. The chairmanship of the Bern site management team remains in the capable hands of Lukas Rüeggsegger and his Bern management team, which consists of Philipp Lutz and new member Fabian Schlatter.
The change is related to the opening of the new Timbatec location in St. Gallen. Armin Schawalder will be responsible for establishing the company's presence in eastern Switzerland and will relocate to the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden. The vacancy at the Bern location will be filled by Fabian Schlatter following Armin Schawalder's move. Continuity for our customers and business partners in Bern remains fully guaranteed. The location management team now consists of Lukas Rüeggsegger as chairman and members Philipp Lutz and Fabian Schlatter.
Armin: "After more than ten years in Bern—back then there were three of us—I am drawn back to my roots in Appenzellerland. As a member of the site management team, I was able to witness our office grow to 20 employees. Now I am looking forward to rebuilding the St. Gallen location – smaller again, with fresh mountain air and the familiar dialect. Fabian Schlatter will replace me in Bern. I wish him, Josua Bieler and Lukas Leu, who are taking on other important tasks, as well as the entire team in Bern, every success and happiness. I would like to thank Timbatec for their great trust and for giving me the opportunity to take this step."
Fabian: "As a budding wood construction engineer, I started my career at Timbatec with an internship. Since then, I have enjoyed an exciting and educational time at the company, with many interesting challenges. I am particularly impressed by the positive office culture and the good team spirit. I am therefore delighted to be taking on responsibility as a member of the Bern site management team and looking after the resort staff. I would like to express my sincere thanks for the trust placed in me. In my new role, I want to contribute to maintaining and nurturing our friendly and constructive working environment."
Lukas: "Spatial development means change. And change is only possible when key roles are transferred to new people. I am delighted that Armin is taking on the challenge and will be looking after our loyal customers in and around St. Gallen in the future. I wish him every success and enjoyment in his new role and in establishing our newest location. I am looking forward to the future with great enthusiasm and am delighted that we can welcome Fabian as a new, motivated member of the Bern location management team. Together with our team leaders Lukas Leu and Josua Bieler, we are ideally positioned to shape the future of the Bern location."
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