Swissmem appoints two new Executive Committee members

Adam Gontarz is currently responsible for the strategic and operational management of the industrial sectors "Additive Manufacturing" and "Automotive" at Swissmem. At the same time, he is a guest lecturer for industrial communication, digitalization and innovation management at the Hochschule OST and HSLU. In addition, Adam Gontarz is founder and CEO of the ETH spin-off SIGMAtools GmbH, which offers innovative solutions in the field of data acquisition and analysis as well as resource optimization of complex mechatronic systems, machines and buildings. Prior to 2014, he was a research associate at the Institute for Machine Tools and Manufacturing at ETH in Zurich. Adam Gontarz brings a broad range of expertise and practical industry experience to his new role as Head of Digitalization & Innovation. He replaces Robert Rudolph, who is leaving Swissmem on March 31, 2023 for a new professional challenge.

Noé Blancpain is currently an independent partner at reflecta ag in Bern. He has been leading project management and business management mandates there in the areas of communication, politics and digitalization since 2019. From 2012 to 2018, he worked at the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research as a Personal Assistant to Federal Councillor Johann Schneider-Ammann and from 2014 as Head of Communications. From 2009 to 2012, he was head of communications for the FDP.Die Liberalen Schweiz, among other positions. During his studies, Noé Blancpain practiced journalism and co-founded two startups. Noé Blancpain is regarded as a leader with proven political and communications expertise, who also knows the Swiss political mechanics as well as the media landscape from many years of experience. Accordingly, he has a strong network of contacts in politics, the media, business, academia and associations.

The previous holder of the position, Ivo Zimmermann, is stepping down from the Executive Board at his own request after what will then be 13 years, and at the same time is relinquishing his position as Division Manager. Swissmem is pleased that he will continue his commitment to the association as a communications expert.

Source: Swissmem