Christian Hunziker Retires Early Due to Urgent Personal Reasons
11.02.2026 | from swissICT
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11.02.2026, Christian Hunziker, CEO of swissICT since 2018, has decided to take early retirement at the end of May 2026. The decision is due to personal reasons and marks the conclusion of a highly successful growth phase for Switzerland's largest industry association.
Since starting at swissICT, Christian Hunziker has further developed the association and launched several new offerings. The revenue from the salary study was more than doubled, the number of participants at events increased to over 4,000 people, and the number of corporate memberships rose to over 900 organizations. At the same time, the Digital Excellence Checkup, and subsequently launched Innovation Checkup and Cloud Maturity Checkup, were introduced to help companies self-evaluate their digital maturity. Several offerings for ICT professionals, such as the SI Competency Check or the ICT Career Advisory, were also launched for this member group. In cooperation with the Swiss Workers' Aid Association, the canton of Zurich's tender for ICT job seekers' orientation was won in 2025.
The switch to early retirement aligns with the change in the swissICT presidency, but they are independent decisions, as Christian Hunziker explains: “I would have very much liked to lead the association into the next phase. Unfortunately, circumstances in my private life in recent weeks have prompted a swift move to early retirement.” President Thomas Flatt and the entire board of swissICT deeply regret his departure, thank Christian sincerely for his tremendous commitment, and wish him all the best for his new chapter in life.
Christian Hunziker's last public appearance will be at the #DIGITUPs event ahead of the swissICT General Assembly on May 5th in Zurich.
Media Contact:
Philip Binaghi, Head of Communications.
philipp.binaghi@swissict.ch
078 789 98 83
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swissICT, with over 2100 members, is the largest sector representative and the only association connecting ICT providers, users, and professionals in Switzerland. The association is concerned with the image of Switzerland's ICT sector, advocates for good conditions, and promotes the exchange and expertise of its members—particularly through its working and expert groups as well as a wide range of events and networking opportunities.
Since 1981, swissICT has published the standard work Roles in ICT, the ICT Salary Study, and since 2023, the Employment Conditions Report for more transparency in salaries and employment conditions. In addition, the association conducts the Digital Economy Award, an independent, established, and cross-industry platform that provides a necessary stage for digital Switzerland.
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