Headquarters
Canton of Zug is a preferred location in Europe for global, international and European Headquarters.
Headquarters
Highest density in Switzerland for international Headquarters.
Over the last decades, Switzerland has become a leading location for global, international and European Headquarters counting over 1'000 companies. Within Switzerland, Canton of Zug has the highest density of these headquarters in globally leading industry clusters. Examples are Life Sciences (Roche Diagnostics, Johnson&Johnson, Biogen, Astra Zeneca, SHL Medical, Medela, Zimmer Biomet), Consumer Products & Commodity trading (RBI/Burger King, Coca Cola HBC, Galderma, Canada Goose, Amag, Glencore), Hightech & Deeptech (Siemens Smart Infrastructure, Landis+Gyr, V-Zug, Bossard), ICT incl. Fintech und Blockchain (Luxoft, Bitcoin Suisse ) and Financial services (Partners Group). Many of these HQ's have significant functions ranging from R&D, Manufacturing, Procurement & Supply Chain, Commercial, IP Management and typical HQ Management functions.
Quotes from leading business personalities
"Rotkreuz is located in the middle of the life sciences cluster Zurich-Zug and offers excellent conditions for Roche thanks to its high inno-vative strength. The ideal infrastructure and high quality of life create an attractive environment for which we can enthuse highly qualifi ed specialists from all over the world. Roche has been at home in this region for more than 50 years."
"Rotkreuz is located in the middle of the life sciences cluster Zurich-Zug and offers excellent conditions for Roche thanks to its high inno-vative strength. The ideal infrastructure and high quality of life create an attractive environment for which we can enthuse highly qualifi ed specialists from all over the world. Roche has been at home in this region for more than 50 years."
Andreas Klopp
General Manager - Roche Diagnostics International AG
"The unique 'Spirit of Zug' is based on the exemplary customer proximity, solution-oriented pragmatism, short distances, and professionalism. This very spirit helps the existing companies tremendously. Furthermore, the Canton of Zug is a perfect location for start-ups and innovative ideas."
"The unique 'Spirit of Zug' is based on the exemplary customer proximity, solution-oriented pragmatism, short distances, and professionalism. This very spirit helps the existing companies tremendously. Furthermore, the Canton of Zug is a perfect location for start-ups and innovative ideas."
Andreas Umbach
Chairman - Landis+Gyr and President - Zug Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Companies in the Canton of Zug
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Supply Chain and Procurement
A leading European hub for Supply Chain and Procurement headquarters
Over the last decade, a genuine hub for Supply Chain Management and Procurement functions has evolved in Canton of Zug. This centralization enables cost-optimized purchasing as well as efficient management of production factors along the complete value chain. On the one hand, large Multinationals have their complete global Supply Chain and Procurement functions here. Examples are Roche Diagnostics, Siemens Smart Infrastructure, Landis+Gyr, V-Zug, Bossard, Johnson&Johnson, SHL Medical, Medela, Galderma and Glencore. On the other hand, numerous Multinationals have their global procurement here as e.g. Anheuser Busch InBev, Crown Packaging, Eviosys or Glatfelter.
Quotes from leading business personalities
"AB InBev has their Global Procurement HQ in the Canton of Zug as it is an attractive international destination for highly skilled individuals. As a global HQ serving the Americas, Europe, APAC and Africa, we need a location in a convenient time zone with access to stable tele-communication infrastructure, and an international travel hub. Additionally, the Canton of Zug offers us great options for international schooling, political stability, and welcoming community for our families."
"AB InBev has their Global Procurement HQ in the Canton of Zug as it is an attractive international destination for highly skilled individuals. As a global HQ serving the Americas, Europe, APAC and Africa, we need a location in a convenient time zone with access to stable tele-communication infrastructure, and an international travel hub. Additionally, the Canton of Zug offers us great options for international schooling, political stability, and welcoming community for our families."
David Hauxwell
Global Head of Procurement - AB InBev
"For nearly two decades, Siemens Building Technologies has been operating its global procurement head office in Zug. Switzerland, and particularly Zug, offers a great business friendly and culturally diverse environment which has proven to be a very attractive destination for global talents. Employees and their families appreciate the quality of life, the educational access and the healthy environment offered in Zug. The canton has also proven to be very efficient, pragmatic and customer oriented when helping our global staff relocate to Zug."
"For nearly two decades, Siemens Building Technologies has been operating its global procurement head office in Zug. Switzerland, and particularly Zug, offers a great business friendly and culturally diverse environment which has proven to be a very attractive destination for global talents. Employees and their families appreciate the quality of life, the educational access and the healthy environment offered in Zug. The canton has also proven to be very efficient, pragmatic and customer oriented when helping our global staff relocate to Zug."
André Wismer
Chief Procurement Officer - Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Project Business
Companies in the Canton of Zug
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Platforms, institutions and associations
The tfz provides an attractive platform for technologically leading, innovative companies in the Zug economic area by cross-linking organisations and their expertise. Different universities, research institutes and partners are an optimal complement in the expertnetwork. The tfz concentrates know-how and interests in industry clusters and competence topics to support companies through an innovative and technology driven environment.
CIPS exists to promote and develop high standards of professional skills, ability and integrity among all those engaged in purchasing and supply chain management. CIPS assists individuals, organizations and the profession as a whole. The Chartered Institute helps organizations of all kinds achieve all-around excellence in procurement and supply management.
CSCMP is an association for Supply Chain Professionals dedicated to improving and spreading research and knowledge about Supply Chain Management. The CSCMP Roundtable Switzerland provides networking events, educational support, and professional growth for supply chain professionals who need to meet the demands of a constantly changing marketplace.
procure.ch is a professional association for purchasing and supply management in Switzerland, and thereby consolidates procurement competencies.
Trade Association for Purchasing and Supply Management – procure.ch
The BWI conducts an extensive number of advanced training and seminars at the ETH in the field of project management, supply chain management, leadership, and management & coaching. In addition to its advanced education services, BWI offers comprehensive consulting and is a holistic partner for leaders, teams and organizations in constant transformation.
The ETH Executive MBA in Supply Chain Management, instituted in 2003, addresses the needs of companies and executives for advanced education in this area. The course of study combines academic attention to quality with the practical relevance for global business success.
Executive MBA ETH SCM – Chair of Logistics Management | ETH Zurich
The Institute of Supply Chain Management of the University of St. Gallen constitutes an international platform for scholarly and practice-based dialog in the areas of logistics, supply chain management and traffic.
ISCM-HSG | Institute of Supply Chain Management | University St.Gallen (unisg.ch)
Swiss Holdings is the association of industrial and service companies throughout Switzerland. Accounting for approximately 66 percent of the total market capitalization within the SIX Swiss Exchange.
SwissHoldings | Federation for Multinational Enterprises in Switzerland -
Swissmem is the association of the Swiss tech industry. It represents the interests of the MEM industries in business, politics and the public and promotes the competitiveness of its approximately 1,400 member companies with services tailored to their needs.
Scienceindustries is the Swiss trade association for the chemical, pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. More than 250 companies operating in Switzerland in the chemical, pharmaceutical, life sciences and other science-based industries are members of scienceindustries.