Mike Schärer brings several years of experience in international HR management: Before moving to localsearch, he worked for over 16 years at AXA XL, including more than five years as Head of HR and member of the Swiss leadership team. In this role, he was responsible for the entire HR and payroll organization at the business unit for property, liability, and specialty risks of the global insurance company AXA. Among his most significant achievements are managing several international reorganizations, harmonizing benefits, and establishing and overseeing an international staffing model.
He gained his international perspective through collaboration with teams in Europe and Asia. Leading culturally diverse teams and locally implementing global HR strategies are among his proven strengths. He holds a Master's degree in HR Management from the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) (2019).
Since January 12, 2026, Mike Schärer has been part of the executive management team at localsearch as Chief Human Resources Officer and leads the HR department.
Stefano Santinelli, CEO of localsearch: "With Mike Schärer, we gain an experienced and strategically-minded HR leader who will sustainably strengthen our employees, our culture, and the development of localsearch. I am very much looking forward to working with him."
Mike Schärer, Chief Human Resources Officer localsearch: "I am extremely pleased to be part of such a dynamic company and to drive the development and transformation of localsearch together with my team and all business units. Our employees have impressively demonstrated how successful transformation can be achieved - thanks to people who act boldly, take responsibility, and actively shape change."
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