In 2018, I started my own consulting activities through the creation of Zufferey Partner AG.

I had been deliberating on how best to make use of over 20 years in senior and executive management, almost 20 years in executive search and assessment and over 20 years as a non-executive director in public and private companies.

The decision to create my own firm was triggered by my aspiration to put that experience and know-how at the service of clients as their personal partner of trust.  They will thus get what they see.

I serve publicly listed and privately owned companies, family businesses and entrepreneurs. I do so across various business sectors, , with a focus on financial services, industry, consumer goods, public service, hospitality and media areas.

And, first and foremost among them, leaders.

Leadership is thus of the essence. It is also more multi-facetted than ever.

I have always been passionate about leadership. It has kept me busy since the age of 20. It will do so for many years to come.

Board and Executive Search

Research, assessment and development of external and internal candidates on an assignment-specific basis alongside a thorough client need analysis and Job & Candidate Specification, a clear search strategy, a systematic identification and sourcing of prospects and a careful evaluation of candidates fully matching the client requirements.

So far in my career I have executed over 600 search assignments, with one single mission failure.

Board Consulting and Directorship

Board Directorship
Engagement as a Board member with an expertise focus on business strategy and model, finance, operational efficiency, leadership and governance, talent management and remuneration systems.

Board Evaluation
Board effectiveness assessment pertaining to board roles, responsibilities, composition, operational functioning, experience and culture and – if required – benchmarking against best practices.

Board Succession Planning
Board composition review and planning for board composition development and succession.

Board Member Recruitment
Assessment of needs, candidate search and assessment.

Leadership Assessment

Individual Assessment
Assessment of individuals based on a detailed competency- based interview, thorough third-party sourcing and in-depth reference checking.

Team Effectiveness Review
Assessment of executive teams including roles, responsibilities, experience, collaboration and interaction, atmosphere, culture, values and performance.

Leadership Crisis Management
Assessment and advice pertaining to crisis resolution in governance bodies and executive or management teams.

Cultural Change Management
Assistance in elaborating and implementing cultural change agendas in corporate companies, public service organizations and other types of institutions.