Markus Gygax
Chairman at VALIANT HOLDING AG
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Network origin in Markus Gygax first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
University of St. Gallen
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 68 |
| Public Company | Regional Banks | 21 | |
Swiss Bankers Association
 Swiss Bankers Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Swiss Bankers Association operates bankers association. The company was founded by Robert U. Vogler in 1912 and is headquartered in Basel, China.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 19 |
Valiant Bank AG
 Valiant Bank AG Investment ManagersFinance Valiant Bank AG (Valiant Bank) is the commercial banking subsidiary of Valiant Holding AG (SW: VATN) in Switzerland. The firm was established in 1997 and in 2011, subsidiaries Banque Romande Valiant, Spar + Leihkasse Steffisburg and Valiant Privatbank were merged under the umbrella of Valiant Bank. Valiant Bank is headquartered in Zurich and provides commercial banking services for SMEs, retail private clients and high-net worth clients in German and French-speaking Switzerland.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 13 |
Fonds de Prévoyance en Faveur du Personnel de la BCV
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| Private Company | 7 | |
Entris Holding AG
 Entris Holding AG Regional BanksFinance Entris Holding AG invests in companies in the financial and services sector. The firm also operates as a clearing house for the Swiss regional banks and savings banks. It provides its operating services through its subsidiary Entris Banking. The company was founded on September 1, 1994 and is headquartered in Guemligen, Switzerland.
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| Private Company | Regional Banks | 7 |
Helsana Versicherungen AG
 Helsana Versicherungen AG Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Helsana Versicherungen AG provides health and accident insurance services. It offers solutions in the areas of basic, supplementary, and accident insurance which protect people against financial consequences of illnesses, unfortunate incidents, disability, maternity, and long-term care in old age. The company was founded on June 20, 1996 and is headquartered in Duebendorf, Switzerland.
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| Subsidiary | Multi-Line Insurance | 4 |
PostFinance AG
 PostFinance AG Financial ConglomeratesFinance PostFinance AG engages in the provision of financial products and services. The firm offers digital banking, retirement planning and life insurance, and mortgages. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Bern, Switzerland.
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| Subsidiary | Financial Conglomerates | 4 |
| Public Company | Regional Banks | 4 | |
Pensionskasse Der Valiant Holding AG
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| Private Company | 3 | |
newhome.ch
 newhome.ch Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Newhome.ch operates a Swiss real estate portal company. The private company is based in Zug, Switzerland.
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| Private Company | Internet Software/Services | 3 |
Graduate School of Business Administration Zürich
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 1 |
Fondation vaudoise pour la formation bancaire
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| Private Company | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Markus Gygax via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| UBS | Investment Managers | Chief Operating Officer Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| THURGAUER KANTONALBANK | Regional Banks | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
Pfandbriefbank schweizerischer Hypothekarinstitute AG
 Pfandbriefbank schweizerischer Hypothekarinstitute AG Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Pfandbriefbank schweizerischer Hypothekarinstitute AG operates as a mortgage bank. The firm issued mortgage bonds and loans against mortgage coverage to refinance the mortgage business gives the member banks from the proceeds. The company was founded on December 20, 1930 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| UBS GROUP AG | Investment Managers | Chief Operating Officer Director/Board Member | |
| SWISS LIFE HOLDING AG | Life/Health Insurance | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Director/Board Member | |
| ERSTE GROUP BANK AG | Major Banks | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| VONTOBEL HOLDING AG | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO | |
Credit Suisse AG
 Credit Suisse AG Investment ManagersFinance Credit Suisse AG is an investment management firm headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1856 and was acquired by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG) from Credit Suisse Group AG in 2023. Credit Suisse manages global and regional portfolios, mutual funds, and other investment vehicles for governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide. They also offer private banking and wealth management, investment banking, and corporate and business support services. | Investment Managers | Head of Private Banking Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| ZURICH INSURANCE GROUP LTD | Multi-Line Insurance | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| ST. GALLER KANTONALBANK AG | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| HUBER+SUHNER AG | Telecommunications Equipment | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
| BANQUE CANTONALE DU JURA SA | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO | |
LGT Capital Partners AG
 LGT Capital Partners AG Investment ManagersFinance LGT Capital Partners AG (LGT Capital Partners) is a venture capital subsidiary of LGT Holding International AG founded in 1997 by Thomas Weber. The firm is headquartered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
Ringier AG
 Ringier AG Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Ringier AG engages in publication activities. Its portfolio consists of newspaper, magazines, eMagazines and ePapers, websites, mobile, marketplaces, e-commerce, venturing, events, television, radio, online marketing, and business services. The company was founded by Johann Rudolf Ringier in 1833 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. | Advertising/Marketing Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO | |
Capvis AG
 Capvis AG Investment ManagersFinance Capvis AG (Capvis), formerly known as Capvis Equity Partners AG, is an independent Swiss private equity firm headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, with additional offices in Frankfurt am Main (Germany), Shanghai (China), Jersey (Channel Islands), Luxembourg and Amsterdam (the Netherlands). The firm was established in 1990. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
| London School of Economics & Political Science | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| University of Basel | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Zurich | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
Ernst & Young AG
 Ernst & Young AG Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Ernst & Young Global Ltd., Ernst & Young AG is a Swiss company that provides accounting services. The private company is based in Zurich, Switzerland. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Swiss Federal Institute of Technology | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| University of Lausanne | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Bern | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| International Institute for Management Development | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Verband Schweizerischer Kantonalbanken
 Verband Schweizerischer Kantonalbanken Regional BanksFinance Verband Schweizerischer Kantonalbanken operates as a nationally chartered commercial bank. The private company is based in Basel, Switzerland. | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Partners Group (Private Equity)
 Partners Group (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Partners Group (Private Equity) (Partners Group-PE) is the private equity division of Partners Group AG, itself a subsidiary of Partners Group Holding AG (SW: PGHN), founded in 1996. It is headquartered in Baar, Switzerland. The firm seeks opportunities to create value through working with investee management teams to expand their businesses and attain leadership positions in their markets. Partners Group-PE aligns interests by investing alongside clients. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal General Counsel Private Equity Investor | |
Forum Mondial de L'Economie
 Forum Mondial de L'Economie Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Forum Mondial de L'Economie engages in the foremost political, business and cultural organizations to shape global, regional and industry agendas. The company was founded by Klaus Schwab in 1971 and is headquartered in Cologny, Switzerland. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Swiss Finance Institute | College/University | Director/Board Member Graduate Degree Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Lilja & Co. AG
 Lilja & Co. AG Investment ManagersFinance Lilja & Co. AG provides financial advisory services. The company operates as a independent adviser in initial public offerings. The firm provides services to individuals, families, financial sponsors, foundations, corporations, and also to board of directors and management team. Lilja was founded in 2004 by Robert Lilja and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA | Local Agencies | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Entris Banking AG
 Entris Banking AG Regional BanksFinance Part of Entris Holding AG, Entris Banking AG is a financial services company based in Guemligen, Switzerland. The Swiss company offers customized financial services for small and medium-sized banks, ranging from investments to payment methods. The CEO of the private company is Jürg Gutzwiller. | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
Economiesuisse
 Economiesuisse Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Economiesuisse operates as a trade industry association. The company is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. | Medical/Nursing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
HUBER+SUHNER (UK) Ltd.
 HUBER+SUHNER (UK) Ltd. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology HUBER+SUHNER (UK) Ltd. manufactures, imports, and sells electrical and optical connectivity components and accessories. It offers radio frequency and fiber optic products including antennas, assemblies, cables, connectors and adapters, lightning and EMP protectors, and resistive components. The company was founded on March 30, 1967 and is headquartered in Bicester, the United Kingdom. | Electronic Production Equipment | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Mckinsey & Co., Inc. (Switzerland) | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Association of Foreign Banks In Switzerland
 Association of Foreign Banks In Switzerland Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Association of Foreign Banks In Switzerland operates as banking association, which engages in protecting and promoting the common interests of its members. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Zürich, Germany. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| St. Gallen University of Applied Sciences | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Instituto de Estudios Superiores de la Empresa | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Caisse de pensions de la Banque Cantonale Vaudoise | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | ||
| Association Vaudoise des Banques | Treasurer Director/Board Member | ||
| Institut Für Versicherungswirtschaft | College/University | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
UBS Switzerland AG
 UBS Switzerland AG Regional BanksFinance Part of UBS Group AG, UBS Switzerland AG is a Swiss company that provides wealth management, retail and corporate banking services. The private company is based in Zurich, Switzerland. | Regional Banks | President President | |
| Swiss Finance Council | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
| Association of Swiss Asset & Wealth Management Banks | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
AgentSelly AG
 AgentSelly AG Real Estate DevelopmentFinance AgentSelly AG engages in the buy and sell of real estate properties. It also offers valuation, consulting, and professional marketing services. The company was founded on May 20, 2016 and is headquartered in Rotkreuz, Switzerland. | Real Estate Development | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
Statistics
International
| Switzerland | 45 |
| United Kingdom | 3 |
| Austria | 2 |
| Germany | 2 |
| Spain | 2 |
Sectoral
| Finance | 27 |
| Consumer Services | 13 |
| Commercial Services | 5 |
| Electronic Technology | 3 |
| Government | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 311 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 182 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 84 |
| Graduate Degree | 50 |
| Chairman | 48 |
Most connected contacts
| Insiders | |
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| Axel P. Lehmann | 26 |
| Margret Suckale | 26 |
| Monika Bütler | 25 |
| Lukas Gähwiler | 24 |
| Ronald Frank Trächsel | 22 |
| Alexander Kudlich | 20 |
| Pascal Kiener | 18 |
| Christoph B. Bühler | 17 |
| Daniel Salzmann | 16 |
| Urs Daniel Baumann | 16 |
| Vanessa Frey | 15 |
| Marianne Wildi | 15 |
| Anne Marion-Bouchacourt | 15 |
| Zeno Staub | 15 |
| Philipp Rickenbacher | 14 |
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