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Winners 2025
From left to right: Frédéric Tissot (Head of EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Switzerland); Luc Burnier (nu glass); Béatrice Schaeppi (Schaeppi Grundstücke); Martin Fengler (Meteomatics), Stefan-Rösch-Rütsche (Country Managing Partner EY Switzerland)
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- Visionary Entrepreneurs Category
- Entrepreneurs in Family Business Category
Luc Burnier | nu glass (VD)
Founded by Luc Burnier, nu glass offers a solution for wireless connectivity indoors. The innovative laser technology makes glass permeable to mobile telecommunications frequencies. As a physicist, Burnier worked with an interdisciplinary research team at the EPFL to turn this technology into a marketable solution.
The judges say: “We were impressed by Luc Burnier's drive, pioneering spirit and personal commitment. With nu glass, he stands for a Swiss innovation that redefines wireless connectivity in indoor spaces. The underlying technology has already proven its marketability with major customers and unlocking new opportunities in both the mobility and construction sectors. Particularly noteworthy is the way he inspires and closely involves his team and drives forward implementation with a great deal of personal commitment. This enables him to establish a solution that impresses with its simplicity, functionality and foresight.”
Martin Fengler | Meteomatics (SG)
During a turbulent private pilot flight, Martin Fengler, founder of Meteomatics, realized that weather forecasts focused on a very small, precisely defined geographical area offer tremendous benefits and the accuracy of forecasts needed to be drastically improved. This insight gave rise to his mission to revolutionize access to weather data. Today, the company is setting new standards with its innovative Weather API and sustainable Meteoglider system, serving more than 600 customers around the world and promoting informed decisions through precise atmospheric data collection.
The judges say: “From personal experience, Martin Fengler developed the idea of taking weather forecasting to a new level. With Meteomatics, he has succeeded in demonstrating how a clear vision can lead to a company of international importance. The combination of drone technology and its own forecasting engine enables forecasts that open up new perspectives in terms of their accuracy. In doing so, it creates added value for a wide range of industries – from agriculture to shipping – and shows how scientific passion and entrepreneurial vision can interact.”
Béatrice Schaeppi | Schaeppi Grundstücke (ZH)
Founded in 1935, Schaeppi Grundstücke is a family-run real estate company that has specialized in property management, marketing, construction and portfolio management. Now in its fourth generation, under the leadership of Béatrice Schaeppi, the company successfully completed the transition to a public limited company in 2022 after 87 years as a general partnership. In all that time, it has never lost sight of its core values and commitment to sustainable business practices.
The judges say: “We were impressed by Béatrice Schaeppi's tremendous passion as an entrepreneur. She is the fourth generation to manage the family business, doing so with a blend of tradition and openness to new ideas. She conveys values that can be seen in the day-to-day work of the company and at the same time has a clear idea of how the business should develop in the future. Particularly noteworthy is her commitment to use modern technology such as artificial intelligence sensibly, thus setting new standards in a demanding industry. With her quality standards and charisma, she is the embodiment of a business personality who has a lasting impact on both the company and the industry as a whole.”
Introducing the 2025 Finalists
Let’s take this opportunity to celebrate Switzerland’s EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 award recipients. Congratulations to the finalists of the 2025 edition of Switzerland’s EY Entrepreneur Of The Year program. EY proudly honors entrepreneurs who embrace bold visions of redefining possibilities, disrupting markets, revolutionizing industries and transforming lives.