Background
Bechtler, Thomas W. was born in 1949 in Switzerland.
diversified financial services company executive
Bechtler, Thomas W. was born in 1949 in Switzerland.
Doctorate, University Zurich, 1976. Bachelor of Laws, University Zurich, 1973. Master of Laws, Harvard University, 1976.
Chairman Swisscontact, 1987—1999, Schiesser Group AG, Kusnacht, since 1992, Zellweger Luwa AG, Uster, since 1994. Board directors Credit Suisse Group ADS, Zurich, since 1994, member audit committee, 1999—2003, member compensation committee, 2003—2004, since 2006, member risk committee, 2003—2006. Vice-chairman, delegate board directors Hesta AG, Zug, Hesta Tex AG, Zug.
Board directors Bucher Industries, Niederweningen, since 1987, Conzzetta Holding AG, Zurich, since 1987. Vice-chairman board directors Sika AG, Baar, since 1989. Board directors Swiss Reinsurance Company, Zurich, since 1993.
Board trustees Swisscontact, Zurich.
Chairman Zurich Art Society, 1987—2002. Chairman Zurich committee Human Rights Watch, since 2005.
Married Cristina Bechtler.