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Andre Wyss

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Global Head of Digital Workplace at Zurich Insurance
📍 Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Andre is a Global IT Executive with over 30 years of experience leading digital workplace and infrastructure transformations in the insurance and aviation sectors. He specializes in designing scalable employee experiences that boost productivity, leveraging AI and cloud strategies. He holds executive education from the University of St. Gallen and Cranfield School of Management.

Outside of his corporate role, Andre is a proud father whose son has represented Switzerland in the Rugby European Championship for three consecutive years. He has a keen interest in the aviation industry, commenting on both emergency response situations and customer service standards.

Unique fact: He was a member of the emergency response team for two major airlines, responding directly to accident situations.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
Global Head of Digital Workplace
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Personality Overview

How Andre shows up

Decisive
Achievment Oriented
Generous

They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Priorities

Topics Andre cares about

Digital Workplace Strategy
His entire career, including current role at Zurich Insurance and past role at Emirates, is focused on improving employee productivity and collaboration through technology.
AI Strategy Adoption
Recently completed a certification in "Applying AI as a Tech Leader" and views GenAI as fundamental to becoming a leading digital insurer.
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Career

Work history

8-2022
Global Head of Digital Workplace
Zurich Insurance
7-2019 - 7-2022
Head of Digital Workplace
Emirates Group
1-2011 - 6-2019
Head of Infrastructure Technologies
Emirates Group
10-2007 - 12-2010
Head of Data Center Operations (Head of Technical Operations Center as of June 2008)
Emirates Group
7-2003 - 9-2007
IT Location Manager
PARTNER REINSURANCE COMPANY LTD ZURICH
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Media appearances

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Education
2016 - 2016
Executive Programme - Business Engineering Accelerated
University of St.Gallen
2011 - 2011
Executive Leadership Development Programme
Cranfield School of Management
Social presence
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DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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