We ARE The experts for your financial processes
As the largest independent partnership-based consulting boutique for manufacturing companies headquartered in Switzerland, we have specialized in readying our clients’ financial processes for current challenges and future success, both here and in their global subsidiaries, since 2009.
Financial Interim Management
We bridge short-term gaps in finance management and eliminate bottlenecks.
Finance & Controlling Consulting
We lead or accompany financial projects within the CFO’s area of responsibility.
CFO ON DEMAND
We support start-ups with all the necessary financial expertise.
DIGITAL FINANCE
We accompany companies in the digitization of their financial processes.
FS partners in figures
350+
Over 350 successful mandates
250
250 satisfied clients
20
20 partners in the core team
50
50 additional experts that are quickly available
INTERNATIONAL
SWITZERLAND & THE WORLD
No matter if you are a Swiss company already represented internationally with production facilities and sales offices or if you are planning to go that route, we will accompany you with the usual FS Partners competencies from here or on site with our partner companies.
Our services:
- Evaluation of the setup of international business activities based on business plan, location analysis, assessment of as well as consultation for investment options and establishment of local business structures
- Analysis, strategy adjustment, catalogue of measures and their implementation if local business goals are not achieved
- Financial services such as transfer pricing, credit limit negotiations, setting up bank draft management, tax consulting and setting up legal structures
- Interim management in case of bottlenecks and absences
Our international network:
MEET THE TEAM
- All
- Managing Partners
- Senior Partners
- Partners
- Senior Consultants
- International
- Services
SIMON FREI
SIMON FREI
Managing Partner
CEO
WERNER SCHIESSER
WERNER SCHIESSER
Managing Partner
MARKUS ZIEGLER
MARKUS ZIEGLER
Managing Partner
ROLAND KLEEB
ROLAND KLEEB
Managing Partner
REBECCA GLODEN
REBECCA GLODEN
Contract Management
PATRICK COMBOEUF
PATRICK COMBOEUF
Member of the Board & Senior Partner
VOLKER NOTHACKER
VOLKER NOTHACKER
Pool of Experts / Business Development
STEPHAN RUSCH
STEPHAN RUSCH
Senior Partner
CHRISTIAN HOLDEREGGER
CHRISTIAN HOLDEREGGER
Senior Partner
Christian Nauer
CHRISTIAN NAUER
Senior Partner
Tom Schlup
Tom Schlup
Partner
HORST EGELER
HORST EGELER
Partner
CHRISTIAN EGNER
CHRISTIAN EGNER
Partner
DANIEL BULGHERONI
DANIEL BULGHERONI
Partner
MARKUS STAUB
MARKUS STAUB
Partner
René Lirgg
René Lirgg
Partner
ERICH PETER
ERICH PETER
Partner
Dennis Ziegenhagen
DENNIS ZIEGENHAGEN
Partner
Ingo Schmuckli
INGO SCHMUCKLI
Senior Consultant
Frank Stotzem
Frank Stotzem
Associate Partner
International
NUO HASENFRATZ
NUO HASENFRATZ
Associate Partner
International
Roland Bendel
Roland Bendel
Associate Partner
International
Simon Frei
Managing Partner
THE DRIVER
- Executive MBA Rochester-Bern
- Bachelor in Business Administration
- CAS Blockchain Economy HWZ
- Digital CFO IFZ
- Board Academy ZHAW
- Controller Akademie Deyhle
- Several Controlling and CFO positions in international Swiss companies
- 5 years operational activity in China
Werner Schiesser
Managing Partner
THE ANCHOR
- lic.iur. HSG
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Fraud Examiner
- 30 years of experience as a CPA and fraud examiner, 10 years of experience as a CEO in the service and consulting industry
- Various board mandates
Markus Ziegler
Managing Partner
THE RESTING POOL
- Bachelor degree in Economics
- CAS in KMU Management
- CAS Blockchain Economy HWZ
- Several Audit, Controlling and CFO positions in international Swiss companies
- 2 years operational activity in Middle Asia
Roland Kleeb
Managing Partner
THE COSMOPOLITAN
- NDS Executive Master in Corporate Finance
- Bachelor degree in economics
- Licensed fiduciary expert
- Several Controlling and CFO positions in international Swiss companies
Rebecca Gloden
Contract Management
The reliable one
She gets her energy from windsurfing, her inspiration from gardening and the patience required to perform well in her job from her kindergarten-aged son. These are precisely the skills that are indispensable in our daily work
- Master of Science in Psychology USZ with Business Administration and Labor Law
- Federal diploma in Human Resources
- HR-Advisor
- Payroll Specialist
- Procurement Service Coordinator for IT-Specialists
Patrick Comboeuf
Member of the Board & Senior Partner
YOUR SILICON VALLEY ACCOMPLICE
Visionary thinking paired pragmatic implementation skills. Whether working on the most downloaded Swiss mobile app (SBB Mobile) or implementing viable digital transformation initiatives in the most customer-centric way, Patrick is definitely leaving his marks. As an avid skier & golfer with single handicap also on the slopes & greens.
• M. Econs
• CAS Change Management & Digital Leadership
• Director of Studies at the HWZ Hochschule für Wirtschaft (School of Business)
• Decades of an impeccable track record in management , among others, as Head of Digital, CMO, CTO and in business development for manufacturing and (financial) services companies in Switzerland, Europe, the USA and Asia
• 4 years of on-shore operational management experience in Southeast Asia
Stephan Rusch
Senior Partner
THE REALIST
- Master degree in law (lic. iur. HSG)
- Master degree in economics (lic. oec. HSG)
- Controller Academy Deyhle
- Several Controlling and CFO positions in international Swiss companies
Christian Holderegger
Senior Partner
THE FOCUSED
- Bachelor degree in Business Administration
- CAS Turnaround Management
- Controller Academy Deyhle
- Several Management positions as Head of Finance & Controlling and CFO with international Swiss and foreign groups
- 2 years of operational experience in Asia
Volker Nothacker
Business Development
THE FREE SPIRIT
- Many years of experience as Auditor and Board Member of a German bank
- Many years of experience as Consultant and Interim Manager (internationally)
- Business Unit responsibility for the scale up of an Interim Executive practise
- Coaching & Mediation
At FS Partners, responsible for:
- Support and build up of pool of experts
- Coaching and support of Mandates
- Sales and Marketing
Christian Nauer
Senior Partner
THE MAN OF ACTION
- M.A. in Finance and Capital Markets
- CFA Charterholder
- Startup Board Academy
- Serial Entrepreneur (12+ years) as a member of the management team / board of directors of several scale-ups
- Offers support in scaling, fundraising, restructuring and digital transformation
- 2.5 years working abroad (New York)
Tom Schlup
Partner
THE PACE SETTER
No matter whether as a drummer in a band in the past or in his professional life as a project manager, financial specialist or consultant, Tom always finds the right tone, reliably sets the right tempo and can also bash the drum if necessary. This makes him a dependable partner even in hectic times.
Executive Master of Business Administration
Business economist FH
IPMA Level C Project Management
CAS Financial Management
CAS Project Management
Various finance & controlling as well as M&A project management positions in service, trading and manufacturing companies
Several years of experience in advising and supporting start-up and scale-up companies.
Horst Egeler
Partner
THE PERSEVERER
- University of Karlsruhe (KIT) Master Degree in business engineering
- Several Management positions as CFO and Head Finance & Controlling in international companies in Switzerland and Liechtenstein
Christian Egner
Partner
L’ALLEMAND
- Higher professional diploma in banking (D)
- Group-internal Leadership Training
- Positions in Audit, Controlling and as a CFO in international Swiss industrial groups
- Long-standing experience in French-speaking countries (France, North Africa)
Daniel Bulgheroni
Partner
THE BALANCED
- Certified expert in Accounting and Controlling
- SKU Advanced Management Program
- MAS in Corporate Finance
- Several Controlling and CFO positions in international Swiss companies
Markus Staub
Partner
THE ROCK IN THE SURF
- Executive MBA University Zurich
- Bachelor degree in Business Administration
- Several CFO and Management positions mainly in international Swiss industrial groups
René Lirgg
Partner
THE RELAXED
- Executive MBA FH Lucerne
- Bachelor in Business Administration
- Swiss Certified Controller SIB
- Various CFO and Management positions with international and Swiss companies
- Several years of operational activities in Brazil, USA and China
Erich Peter
Partner
THE EXPLORER
- Bachelor degree in Economics
- Certified public accountant
- CAS EVU Manager St. Gallen
- Expert Swiss GAAP FER
- Several Audit, Controlling and CFO positions in international Swiss companies
- Several years of operational activity in UK, France and Spain
Dennis Ziegenhagen
Partner
THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER
In his professional life and as a passionate swimmer, Dennis is used to jumping into cold water. He dives deep and always finds the way up. And he is fast, with his analytical and creative talent for improvisation, he always manages to do provide the best results, even when the air is thin.
- Swiss Certified Expert in Accounting and Controlling
- CAS Taxation, Kalaidos FH
- Registered auditor RAB
- Sales University IBM
- Various CFO and management positions in service, trading and manufacturing companies
Ingo Schmuckli
Senior Consultant
THE INSIDER
- MAS Design Engineering / Innovation
- Executive MBA ZHW
- MSc ETH
Frank Stotzem
Associate Partner
OUR MAN IN CHINA
As a Leader, with over 24 years of international finance experience, Frank likes gardening and biking, where finds his balance, to the fast-paced Chinese working environment.
- MBA Rutgers University
- Controller Akademie Deyhle
- Several Controlling positions in German MNC
- 18 years international operational activities in China and USA
Nuo Hasenfratz
Associate Partner
OUR WOMAN IN ASIA
The financial specialist, who lives in Shanghai, loves Switzerland. As a vacation destination, the mentality and she is even married to a Swiss. A stroke of luck. Or in other words: Nuo is the fiver, the «Weggli» (bread bun) and the Dim Sum for our customers and us.
- MBA US Webster & Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
- Diploma in International Trade
- Vice General Manager, Head of Finance & Administration und Head of HR in companies of the textile machinery industry, medical industry, automotive industry and food industry
- Fluent in Chinese, English and German
Roland Bendel
Associate Partner
OUR MAN IN THE USA
A Swiss living in New York City, Roland has been married to an American for two decades and therefore understands the national business practices and is very familiar with American culture. He is especially fond of their two precious cats, plus he enjoys travelling, tether car racing and jogging.
- Master’s degree in Business Economics/Finance
- Multiple executive courses in Finance and Leadership (e.g. US-GAAP)
- Diploma in Precision Machining & Manufacturing from Switzerland
- Various CFO positions in international technology companies headquartered in Switzerland or Germany
- Core-competency in re-alignment and restructuring of under/non performing finance departments
- Work experience in the USA, APAC, South Africa, the Netherlands, Switzerland
- Founding Member of IndustryControlling LLC, New York
Simon Frei
Managing Partner / CEO
THE DRIVER
As an entrepreneur, family man with international experience and three energetic teenage boys, winter sportsman and summer bon vivant, Simon knows how to keep all of life’s balls in the air.
- Executive MBA Rochester-Bern
- Bachelor in Business Administration
- CAS Blockchain Economy HWZ
- Digital CFO IFZ
- Board Academy ZHAW
- Controller Akademie Deyhle
- Several Controlling and CFO positions in international Swiss companies
- 5 years operational activity in China
Werner Schiesser
Managing Partner
THE ANCHOR
There is hardly anyone who has seen as much of the financial world as Werner. Whether small or large company, NPO or public sector, he knows them all. And anyone who does it as groundedly as he does, may also confidently enjoy his free time in nature and playing the alphorn.
- lic.iur. HSG
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Fraud Examiner
- 30 years of experience as a CPA and fraud examiner, 10 years of experience as a CEO in the service and consulting industry
- Various board mandates
Markus Ziegler
Managing Partner
THE RESTING POOL
Calm and power – and both in due time. Just as Markus relaxes at home in his idyllic house in the picturesque Appenzell to jump straight back into action when needed, he first listens attentively and then purposefully does the right thing.
- Bachelor degree in Economics
- CAS in KMU Management
- CAS Blockchain Economy HWZ
- Several Audit, Controlling and CFO positions in international Swiss companies
- 2 years operational activity in Middle Asia
Roland Kleeb
Managing Partner
THE COSMOPOLITAN
When Roland muses about his travels to other countries and cultures in the garden of his old house in France, his liberal view of things is confirmed, that only those who think laterally can really get ahead. This is something that not only we appreciate, but also our customers.
- NDS Executive Master in Corporate Finance
- Bachelor degree in economics
- Licensed fiduciary expert
- Several Controlling and CFO positions in international Swiss companies
Rebecca Gloden
Contract Management
THE RELIABLE ONE
- Master of Science in Psychology USZ with Business Administration and Labor Law
- Federal diploma in Human Resources
- HR-Advisor
- Payroll Specialist
- Procurement Service Coordinator for IT-Specialists
Patrick Comboeuf
Member of the Board & Senior Partner
YOUR SILICON VALLEY ACCOMPLICE
Visionary thinking paired pragmatic implementation skills. Whether working on the most downloaded Swiss mobile app (SBB Mobile) or implementing viable digital transformation initiatives in the most customer-centric way, Patrick is definitely leaving his marks. As an avid skier & golfer with single handicap also on the slopes & greens.
• M. Econs
• CAS Change Management & Digital Leadership
• Director of Studies at the HWZ Hochschule für Wirtschaft (School of Business)
• Decades of an impeccable track record in management , among others, as Head of Digital, CMO, CTO and in business development for manufacturing and (financial) services companies in Switzerland, Europe, the USA and Asia
• 4 years of on-shore operational management experience in Southeast Asia
Volker Nothacker
Pool of Experts / Business Development
THE FREE SPIRIT
As a person who enjoys movement, Volker likes to ensure that things are in a state of flux and that there is room for development. This applies to the people around him, his positive attitude, being with his family and also to his projects.
- Many years of experience as Auditor and Board Member of a German bank
- Many years of experience as Consultant and Interim Manager (internationally)
- Business Unit responsibility for the scale up of an Interim Executive practise
- Coaching & Mediation
At FS Partners, responsible for:
- Support and build up of pool of experts
- Coaching and support of Mandates
- Sales and Marketing
STEPHAN RUSCH
Senior Partner
THE REALIST
Stephan knows: Learning from history is a head start for the future. That’s why he expands his horizons not only with his mountain activities in Appenzell and Toggenburg, but also by reading historical and political literature.
- Master degree in law (lic. iur. HSG)
- Master degree in economics (lic. oec. HSG)
- Controller Academy Deyhle
- Several Controlling and CFO positions in international Swiss companies
Christian Holderegger
Senior Partner
THE FOCUSED
The mischievous smile is no accident. Anyone who has seen as much of the world as Christian and yet found his dream home in beautiful Central Switzerland knows that the closest solution is often the best.
- Bachelor degree in Business Administration
- Controller Academy Deyhle
- Group internal international leadership trainings
- Several Management positions as Head of Finance & Controlling and CFO with international Swiss and foreign groups
- 2 years of operational experience in Asia
Christian Nauer
Senior Partner
THE MAN OF ACTION
Not many can claim to be a trained French horn player like Christian. Which only proves that as a musician, handball referee in the national squad, cooking family man and financial specialist, he competently finishes what he begins.
- M.A. in Finance and Capital Markets
- CFA Charterholder
- Startup Board Academy
- Serial Entrepreneur (12+ years) as a member of the management team / board of directors of several scale-ups
- Offers support in scaling, fundraising, restructuring and digital transformation
- 2.5 years working abroad (New York)
Tom Schlup
Partner
THE PACE SETTER
No matter whether as a drummer in a band in the past or in his professional life as a project manager, financial specialist or consultant, Tom always finds the right tone, reliably sets the right tempo and can also bash the drum if necessary. This makes him a dependable partner even in hectic times.
Executive Master of Business Administration
Business economist FH
IPMA Level C Project Management
CAS Financial Management
CAS Project Management
Various finance & controlling as well as M&A project management positions in service, trading and manufacturing companies
Several years of experience in advising and supporting start-up and scale-up companies.
Horst Egeler
Partner
THE PERSEVERER
His hobby couldn’t be a better match for Horst, because that’s exactly how he is on the job as well. He is a down-to-earth guy who sets himself clear goals and wants to discover new things when he sets off on his racing bike to ride all the accessible Alpine passes.
- University of Karlsruhe (KIT) Master Degree in business engineering
- Several Management positions as CFO and Head Finance & Controlling in international companies in Switzerland and Liechtenstein
Christian Egner
Partner
L’ALLEMAND
As a Munich native, he naturally combines the qualities of unshakable calm and healthy tenacity, which he enriched with French lightness while in the language region. Or as his clients like to say: «Chapeau, Christian!»
- Higher professional diploma in banking (D)
- Group-internal Leadership Training
- Positions in Audit, Controlling and as a CFO in international Swiss industrial groups
- Long-standing experience in French-speaking countries (France, North Africa)
Daniel Bulgheroni
Partner
THE BALANCED
As a board member of a retirement, nursing and residential centre and a breeder of aquarium fish, Daniel combines responsibility and quality in a relaxed manner, just as he does with his mandates. An upbeat relaxation that he gets from his weekly dance evenings with his wife.
- Certified expert in Accounting and Controlling
- SKU Advanced Management Program
- MAS in Corporate Finance
- Several Controlling and CFO positions in international Swiss companies
Markus Staub
Partner
THE ROCK IN THE SURF
Markus draws his strength from the mountains and lakes in Central Switzerland. They ground him, sharpen his focus, keep him calm and energised, and make him a persevering and goal-oriented partner not only in sports. Solid as a rock, unflappable even on international parquet.
- Executive MBA University Zurich
- Bachelor degree in Business Administration
- Several CFO and Management positions mainly in international Swiss industrial groups
René Lirgg
Partner
THE RELAXED
If you, like René, don’t take yourself too seriously, you don’t rely on quick fixes. Instead, you focus on solutions that are a good all-round fit. And he succeeds admirably, combining Swiss thoroughness, German precision with a dash of Italianità and sportsmanship.
- Executive MBA FH Lucerne
- Bachelor in Business Administration
- Swiss Certified Controller SIB
- Various CFO and Management positions with international and Swiss companies
- Several years of operational activities in Brazil, USA and China
ERICH PETER
Partner
THE EXPLORER
Just as much as Erich likes to come home to the Rhine Valley, the sporty cosmopolitan likes to go on voyages of exploration: intellectually, personally, culinary and, of course, professionally, where he never gives up before the best solution is on the table.
- Bachelor degree in Economics
- Certified public accountant
- CAS EVU Manager St. Gallen
- Expert Swiss GAAP FER
- Several Audit, Controlling and CFO positions in international Swiss companies
- Several years of operational activity in UK, France and Spain
Dennis Ziegenhagen
Partner
THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER
In his professional life and as a passionate swimmer, Dennis is used to jumping into cold water. He dives deep and always finds the way up. And he is fast, with his analytical and creative talent for improvisation, he always manages to do provide the best results, even when the air is thin.
- Swiss Certified Expert in Accounting and Controlling
- CAS Taxation, Kalaidos FH
- Registered auditor RAB
- Sales University IBM
- Various CFO and management positions in service, trading and manufacturing companies
Ingo Schmuckli
Senior Consultant
THE INSIDER
Ingo is the only one who also knows how to build what our customers build. After all, as an engineer and industrial designer, he is just as creative as he is structured. That’s why he is also the only one person, who, in order to be closer to everything, will drive his camper van to your work.
- MAS Design Engineering / Innovation
- Executive MBA ZHW
- MSc ETH
Frank Stotzem
Associate Partner
International
OUR MAN IN CHINA
As a Leader, with over 24 years of international finance experience, Frank likes gardening and biking, where finds his balance, to the fast-paced Chinese working environment.
- MBA Rutgers University
- Controller Akademie Deyhle
- Several Controlling positions in German MNC
- 18 years international operational activities in China and USA
Nuo Hasenfratz
Associate Partner
International
OUR WOMAN IN ASIA
The financial specialist, who lives in Shanghai, loves Switzerland. As a vacation destination, the mentality and she is even married to a Swiss. A stroke of luck. Or in other words: Nuo is the fiver, the «Weggli» (bread bun) and the Dim Sum for our customers and us.”
- MBA US Webster & Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
- Diploma in International Trade
- Vice General Manager, Head of Finance & Administration und Head of HR in companies of the textile machinery industry, medical industry, automotive industry and food industry
- Fluent in Chinese, English and German
Roland Bendel
Associate Partner
International
OUR MAN IN THE USA
A Swiss living in New York City, Roland has been married to an American for two decades and therefore understands the national business practices and is very familiar with American culture. He is especially fond of their two precious cats, plus he enjoys travelling, tether car racing and jogging.
- Master’s degree in Business Economics/Finance
- Multiple executive courses in Finance and Leadership (e.g. US-GAAP)
- Diploma in Precision Machining & Manufacturing from Switzerland
- Various CFO positions in international technology companies headquartered in Switzerland or Germany
- Core-competency in re-alignment and restructuring of under/non performing finance departments
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No matter what problems you are facing in your finance processes, for us the first step is always a non-binding and free evaluation of the situation. Therefore: Simply get started. We are ready for your challenge and look forward to talking to you.