Values and organisation

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Over a century of expertise

Halter Group’s corporate culture – shaped by the values of entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainability – is the essence of our strong and agile organisation.

Established in 1918 in Altstetten (ZH), the construction company Halter laid the foundations for what has grown into today’s Halter Group. Since 2013, an ecosystem of independent companies offering different construction and real estate services across all phases of the property life cycle has emerged alongside Halter AG. Halter Group comprises today ten companies, two of which are majority-owned. 

What is important to us


Structure

The various corporate cells are geared towards ensuring capacity for action, and they form an ecosystem with a market-oriented culture.

We work in a performance- and results-driven manner within a lean and flat organisation in which roles, responsibilities and decision-making powers are clearly defined for our employees.

Our development approach is based on comprehensive, holistic and targeted management of the relevant value drivers throughout the entire life cycle of a property. Risk management is based on an unconditional willingness to be transparent and a culture of double verification.

Values

Entrepreneurial: Entrepreneurial spirit, leadership and win-win solutions are at the heart of our customer relationships.

Innovative: An open and inquisitive corporate culture forms the basis for innovation and the consistent, continuous development of our products and processes.

Sustainable: We fully embrace the notion of sustainability and seek to find long-term solutions. To that end, we follow a circular-economy model and aim for sustainability in a transparent way. 

People

The ability to listen, make decisions and take responsibility is part of our employees’ DNA.

Around 500 employees with different core skills and wide-ranging experience create a stimulating working environment that prizes the transfer of knowledge and expertise.

We are all on first name terms – from professionals at the start of their careers to   the CEO. This culture connects us and encapsulates our sense of appreciation for   one another. 

We cultivate a culture of debate and learning from mistakes, so that improvements can be made quickly and inexpensively.

Organisation


Balz Halter

Chairman

  • Since 2024: Chairman, Halter Group AG; Member of the Board of Directors, Halter AG
  • 2010 – 2023: Chairman, Halter Holding AG
  • 1985 – 2009: CEO, Halter AG
  • Since 1985: Owner and Chairman, Halter AG

Urs Ernst

Member of the Board of Directors

  • Since 2024: Member of the Board of Directors, Halter Group AG
  • 2016 – 2023: Vice Chairman, Halter Holding AG
  • Since 2003: Independent financial advisor

Thomas Bachmann

CFO

  • Since 2024: CFO, Halter Group AG and Halter AG
  • 2010 – 2023: CFO, Halter Holding AG and Halter AG
  • 2008 – 2009: Head of Finance and Accounting, Metallum Metal Trading AG
  • 2002 – 2008: Head of Finance and Accounting, Musik Hug Group

Martin Neff

Member of the Board of Directors

  • Since 2024: Member of the Board of Directors, Halter Group AG
  • 2022 – 2023: Member of the Board of Directors, Halter Holding AG
  • 2015 – present: Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees of Swiss Prime Investment Foundation
  • 2013 – 2023: Chief Economist, Raiffeisen Group
  • 2008 – 2013: Chief Economist, Credit Suisse

Markus Mettler

Delegate of the Board of Directors

  • Since 2024: Delegate of the Board of Directors, Halter Group AG; Chairman, Halter AG
  • 2010 – 2023: CEO, Halter AG
  • Chairman, Tend, Integral, Raumgleiter, Aneecy, Luucy
  • Since 2015: Co-owner, Halter AG
  • 2006: Joined the Group as Managing Director, Halter Developments

Alexandra Stamou

Head of Innovation, Product and Information Management

  • Since 2024: Head of Innovation and Products, Halter Group AG; Member of the Board of Directors, Halter AG
  • Member of the Board of Directors, Tend, Raumgleiter, Aneecy
  • 2020 – 2023: Member of the Board of Directors, Halter AG
  • 2018: Joined the Group as Head of Innovation and Products, Halter AG

Roger Dettwiler

Member of the Board of Directors

  • Since 2024: Member of the Board of Directors, Halter Group AG and Halter AG
  • 2010 – 2023: Member of the Board of Directors, Halter Holding AG
  • Member of the Board of Directors, Tend, Raumgleiter Aneecy
  • 1987 – 2010: Head of Finance, Halter AG

Anna Domagala

Head of Communication

  • Since 2024: Head of Communication Halter Group AG
  • 2023: Head of Communication, Halter AG
  • 2018 – 2023: Head of Marketing Communication and Member of the Board of Directors, Swisspearl Schweiz AG