Philipp Gmur will become CEO of Helvetia as Stefan Loacker is stepping down after nine years in the position. Loacker will step down from his position by 31 August 2016. He has been at the company since 1997 and took on the position of CEO in September 2007. Gmur, who has been a member of the executive management of Helvetia Group and CEO of Helvetia Switzerland, will take on his new position on 1 September 2016.