{
  "id": 6696025,
  "title": "INTERVIEW - «Wollen wir mehr oder weniger Wohlstand?» - Für den neuen Economiesuisse-Präsident Silvan Wildhaber ist das die alles entscheidende Frage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/interview-wollen-wir-mehr-oder-weniger-wohlstand-fur-den-neuen",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-11T03:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "NZZ Wirtschaft",
    "slug": "nzz-wirtschaft",
    "url": "https://www.nzz.ch/wirtschaft/wollen-wir-mehr-oder-weniger-wohlstand-fuer-den-neuen-economiesuisse-praesident-silvan-wildhaber-ist-das-die-alles-entscheidende-frage-ld.10020834"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "Economiesuisse, the umbrella organization for Swiss industry, has elected a new president in the form of Silvan Wildhaber. Wildhaber, a successful entrepreneur and founder of a mid-sized family business, was a surprise choice for the role. He spoke to NZZ.ch about the challenges he sees ahead and his plans for the organization.\n\nWildhaber emphasizes that his role as an active entrepreneur gives him a unique perspective on the issues facing Swiss businesses. With over 80% of his products exported, he understands the importance of open markets. At 48 years old, he is also one of the youngest presidents in the organization's history, and his election sought to bring about a generational change.\n\nWhen asked if the experiences of seasoned CEO's would make them take Wildhaber's concerns seriously, he notes that representatives of large companies have chosen him as their president. He believes that his experience as a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) leader makes him well-suited to advocate for the interests of smaller businesses.\n\nWildhaber acknowledges that the interests of large corporations and SMEs can sometimes diverge, but he stresses that his background in Swiss Textiles and his current role in Economiesuisse allow him to understand both sides. He points to the continued success of his family business, which has been operating for over a century, as evidence of the resilience of Swiss industry.\n\nThe textile industry, now a specialized niche focused on export-oriented products, has weathered numerous challenges over the years, including the oil crisis and the devaluation of the Swiss franc. Wildhaber credits his company's success to its ability to adapt to changing circumstances and the country's strong infrastructure, which has enabled Swiss companies to maintain a strong presence in international markets.",
  "summary": "Stabwechsel beim Dachverband der Schweizer Wirtschaft. Der neue Präsident ist Unternehmer und möchte den Politikern die Probleme aus seiner Sicht erklären. Seine Kollegen fordert er dazu auf, sich ebenfalls mehr Gehör zu verschaffen.",
  "key_points": [
    "Silvan Wildhaber elected as new Economiesuisse president",
    "Ex-entrepreneur with experience in Swiss Textiles",
    "Advocates for small to medium-sized enterprises' interests"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Silvan Wildhaber's presidency of Economiesuisse marks a generational shift, with his entrepreneurial background and SME experience positioning him to advocate for smaller businesses and champion open markets.",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}