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09 Feb 2026
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Zurich, Switzerland
Registration opens for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 in Switzerland
- Register between February 4 and March 27, 2026
- Independent panel of judges selects the award winners in the three categories “Scale-up Leaders”, “Visionary Entrepreneurs” and “Entrepreneurs in Family Business”
Zurich, 9 February 2026 – With its Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 award, EY is once again looking for innovative and committed business personalities from all over Switzerland. The award is part of a year-round program that offers exchange, networking and increased visibility within a strong entrepreneurial network. This is the 29th year that the auditing and consulting firm has run the program in Switzerland.
The registration phase started on February 4 and runs until March 27, 2026. Three categories are available to enter for those interested: “Scale-up Leaders”, “Visionary Entrepreneurs” and “Entrepreneurs in Family Business”. The prerequisite is that both the entrepreneurial role of the nominee and the fundamental criteria of the company are met; specific requirements apply for each category. The full terms and conditions are available on the application platform.
An independent panel of ten judges evaluates all the candidates, selects the finalists and decides on the award winners. The awards will then be presented at a celebratory gala on October 23, 2026 at the Kongresshaus Zürich.
“We want to encourage business personalities across Switzerland to actively sign up for the program. The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year offers a unique platform for creating visibility, reflecting on the impact you have made and recognizing the achievements of the teams behind the companies. At the same time, we promote an open and diverse network centered around people talking to each other on an equal footing. Participation opens up new perspectives and brings entrepreneurial successes to life on a national level,” said Frédéric Tissot, Head of EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Switzerland.
You can apply online at: EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2026 Switzerland
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year – a global network for visionary entrepreneurs
The awards ceremony is the highlight of a year-long program for all the entrepreneurs in the running. However, the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year is more than just the “Oscars for entrepreneurs”: It is a tight-knit and established network for business personalities that enables and fosters contact and exchanges between all those across the world who have ever been contenders. Today, the global network comprises 60 programs in more than 94 countries and regions and connects more than 50,000 business personalities around the world.
The judges of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year awards in Switzerland
The judging panel for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year awards in Switzerland consists of ten independent members. The panel is made up of the following personalities from the Swiss business scene:
- Adrienne Corboud Fumagalli | Board Chair Unyversal Technologies | Board Member Swiss Life
- Marco Gadola | Board Chair DKSH and Medartis | Board Vice Chair Straumann Group
- Thomas Hanan, Founder and CEO, Webrepublic, EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2017
- Jan Lichtenberg | CEO and Co-Founder InSphero | EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2015
- Didier Maus | Board Chair Maus Frères
- Michael Mueller | Group CEO, Valora and Head Europe FEMSA Proximity & Health
- Piero Poli | Board Chair and CEO Rivopharm
- Jean-Marc Probst | Board Chair Probst Group Holding
- Franziska Tschudi Sauber | Board Chair Weidmann Holding | EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2022
- Pascale Vonmont | CEO/Director Gebert Rüf Stiftung
Program partner and sponsors
EY Switzerland is supported in the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year program by Julius Baer as program partner, as well as Girard-Perregaux, HDI Global, SWISS and Volvo Cars as sponsors.
About the global EY organization
The global EY organization is a leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. We leverage our experience, knowledge and services to help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies all over the world. We are ideally equipped for this task — with well trained employees, strong teams, excellent services and outstanding client relations. Our global purpose is to drive progress and make a difference by building a better working world — for our people, for our clients and for our communities.
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