Patria Cooperative stands for good governance and integrity. It thinks and acts in a cooperative and performance-oriented way. Its activities are guided by the values of responsibility, value creation, diligence and Swiss roots.
Helvetia Life policyholders, as well as companies that are affiliated with a Helvetia collective foundation, can become members of Patria Cooperative. Members include both natural persons and legal entities.
The cooperative’s Assembly of Delegates consists of 50 members from all parts of Switzerland. Among other duties, the Assembly of Delegates elects the members of the Board of Directors and the auditor, and approves the annual report and financial statements.
Patria Cooperative is managed by a seven-member Board of Directors. Dr. Yvonne Wicki Macus serves as its Chair and Isabel Frey Kuttler as its Vice-Chair. Dr. Wicki Macus and the board member Dr. René Cotting both represent Patria Cooperative on the Board of Directors of Helvetia Baloise.
Member of the Board of Directors of the Helvetia Group (since 2023) and the Helvetia Baloise Group (since December 2025)
1973, Swiss
Dr. oec. University of St. Gallen
2023–2024
SV Group, Director Strategy & Transformation
2020–2023
SV Group, member of the Executive Board as CEO of the Business Unit Business Catering and Chief Marketing Officer
2016–2020
SV Group, Director Customer Management & Sales
2007–2015
Coca-Cola HBC Switzerland, various leadership roles, including Head of Retail Trade and Head of Immediate Consumption
2004–2007
Unilever, Key Account & Category Manager
Chair of the Board of Trustees of IDEA helvetia, Liestal (pro bono)
Vice-Chair Camerata Zürich, Zurich (pro bono)
1968, Swiss
Lic. rer. pol. University of Basel
Since 2010
Ziegler Papier, Vice-Chair and Delegate of the Board of Directors
Since 2009
Ziegler Papier, owner
1994–2009
Baloise Insurance, various HR leadership roles
Aldamis Holding, Chair of the Board of Directors (since 2009)
Psychiatrie Baselland, Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors (until December 2025)
Member of the Board of Directors of the Helvetia Group (since 2023) and the Helvetia Baloise Group (since December 2025)
1970, Swiss
Dr. rer. pol. University of Fribourg
Since 2021
SMARTENERGY Group, CFO and in this capacity CFO / Head of Investor Relations Edisun Power
2017–2021
ABB Group, Head of Operations in Innovation and Research & Development
2015–2023
Bossard Group, member of the Board of Directors and Head of the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee
2013–2020
AVADIS Pensions, Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors
2013–2019
ABB Switzerland, member of the Board of Directors
2013–2017
ABB Switzerland, CFO and Chair of the Board of Trustees of the ABB Pension Fund
2009–2012
ABB Group, Head of Corporate Controlling & Financial Planning
2006–2009
ABB Group, CFO Corporate Research & Development and Global Research & Development Controller
2002–2006
ABB Group, CFO US Network Management business unit
1995–2002
ABB Group, Controller and Accountant IFRS / US GAAP (until 2000), Head of Strategic Planning and Controlling Processes
Board member, Lions Club Zurich-Dolder, Zurich (pro bono)
1971, Swiss
Lawyer
Federally Certified Tax Expert
Since 2026
Bank Vontobel Ltd, Chairman of Bank Vontobel Europe AG
2025–2026
Bank Vontobel Ltd, Member of Executive Management and Head of Global Business & Services
2021–2025
Bank Vontobel Ltd, Deputy Head of Private Clients and Head of Key Clients & Financial Intermediaries
2006–2021
Bank Vontobel Ltd, various management roles
2005–2006
Lombard Odier, Project Manager, Corporate Finance
2001–2005
Vontobel, Project Manager, Corporate Finance
1997–2000
PricewaterhouseCoopers, Tax and Legal Adviser
Other appointments and activities
Trivarga AG, Member of the Board of Directors (2021 to 2026)
Mobimo Holding AG, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors (2008 to 2025)
Hockey Club Davos, Member of the Kristall Club Executive Committee, Spengler Cup Advisory Board
1980, Swiss/German
Dr oec. University of St. Gallen
RA lic. iur., LL.M., Columbia University, New York, USA
Mediator (SAV)
Since 2017
Family Business Matters, advisory on owner strategy and governance
2013–2017
Center for Family Business, University of St. Gallen, project manager and PhD student
2008–2013
Umbricht Rechtsanwälte, attorney at law specialising in company law
2005–2008
Bär & Karrer, attorney at law specialising in company and capital market law
Other appointments and activities
Lecturer at the University of St. Gallen for law and economics
CAS in Family Governance and Family Office Excellence at the University of Zurich (Programme Director)
Verwaltungsratsforum (Board of Directors Forum) at Europa Institut at the University of Zurich (Programme Director)
AMAG Family Business Award (member of the jury)
Since 2013
Domaines Rouvinez, member of the Executive Board
2012–2013
Credit Suisse, Vice President
2009–2011
Credit Suisse, Assistant Vice President
2007–2009
Lehman Brothers International, Analyst
Remontées Mécaniques de Grimentz Zinal, member of the Board of Directors (since 2023)
Swiss Wine Trade Association, Vice-Chair of the Board (since 2018, member since 2016)
Les Baravins.ch, Chair of the Board of Directors (since 2019, member since 2016)
1981, Swiss
Master of Science in Finance (MScF), Haute Ecole de Commerce Lausanne, BA University of St. Gallen
Since 2013
Domaines Rouvinez, member of the Executive Board
2012–2013
Credit Suisse, Vice President
2009–2011
Credit Suisse, Assistant Vice President
2007–2009
Lehman Brothers International, Analyst
Remontées Mécaniques de Grimentz Zinal, member of the Board of Directors (since 2023)
Swiss Wine Trade Association, Vice-Chair of the Board (since 2018, member since 2016)
Les Baravins.ch, Chair of the Board of Directors (since 2019, member since 2016)
Since 2013
Domaines Rouvinez, member of the Executive Board
2012–2013
Credit Suisse, Vice President
2009–2011
Credit Suisse, Assistant Vice President
2007–2009
Lehman Brothers International, Analyst
Remontées Mécaniques de Grimentz Zinal, member of the Board of Directors (since 2023)
Swiss Wine Trade Association, Vice-Chair of the Board (since 2018, member since 2016)
Les Baravins.ch, Chair of the Board of Directors (since 2019, member since 2016)
1967, Swiss
Dr. oec. University of St. Gallen
Since 2010
Tertianum Group, CEO
2009–2010
Swiss Paraplegic Foundation, President of the Executive Board
2007–2008
Privatklinik Bethanien, Director
2000–2007
Spital Lachen, CEO
1999–2000
PuMaConsult, Project Lead and Consultant
1996–1998
Canton of Zurich Department of Health, Deputy Project Director and Head of Quality and Controlling
1995–1995
PricewaterhouseCoopers, Consultant
Clinica Luganese, Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors and Chair of the Audit Committee (since 2000)
Sanitas Health Insurance (foundation), Chair of the Board of Trustees (since 2024, Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors of Sanitas Health Insurance from 2015 to 2024)
