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.»
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.»
Andreas Umbach
Chairman – Landis+Gyr & 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.»
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.»
André Wismer
Chief Procurement Officer – Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Project Business
Companies in the Canton of Zug
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To download the "Zug: Supply Chain & Procurement Factsheet” click here. It contains comprehensive information about the cluster, interesting facts, and relevant contacts.