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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Konrad Häuptli graduated from the University of Berne, qualified as an attorney-at-law and was admitted to the Bar of the Canton of Berne. He joined HSBC in 2002 after working with Swiss Re for over 20 years. He then went on to work for KENDRIS in 2016 after retiring as former CEO of HSBC’s Trust Companies in Switzerland. Konrad Häuptli is a member of the Advisory Board of the Swiss Association of Trust Companies (SATC) and is also a member of mixed expert groups representing SATC. He has been managing family assets and has been involved in entrepreneurial activities, board assignments as well as private equity investments.

Good bosses!

by Konrad K Häuptli | May 10, 2024 | Human Resources (HR)

The case

In a double interview granted to NZZ, Stadler Rail CEO Markus Bernsteiner expressed what he considers the most important competences at the top of a company: “Openness, curiosity, accepting and implementing input“, with Emmi CEO Ricarda Demarmels adding that one should not solely focus on a career, but rather on “wanting to change things for the better“.

Source: NZZ 08.05.2024; page 24, 25 (worth reading)

The commentary

What is notable is that both CEOs prioritize driving positive change over purely career-oriented goals. This demonstrates a leadership attitude driven by intrinsic motivation rather than solely financial incentives. Emphasizing a good company culture where employees have the opportunity to co-create and enjoy their work emphasizes the importance of an environment that fosters innovation and personal growth. Ultimately, this shows that successful companies depend not only on the performance of their leaders, but also on a work environment that is inspiring and supportive.

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