ABOUT US

Where Governance, Risk & Compliance meet for success

As a software company specializing in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), we develop and implement GRC solutions globally. With a robust domestic foundation, we are expanding our international presence, adhering to our motto ‘Global Reach, Local Excellence’. This philosophy underscores our commitment: as our global influence grows, we increasingly value and integrate local characteristics and requirements as essential elements of our work.

«At Swiss GRC, our dedicated team of experts drives technological innovation in the GRC sector. Together, we set new standards for governance, risk and compliance.»

Besfort Kuqi
Co-Founder & CEO @ Swiss GRC

Motivation

Our vision and mission are ideal guides and help us to find our orientation. They have an inspiring and motivating effect.

Our vision

Our vision is to make GRC an integral part of modern and digital corporate governance.

Our mission

We develop pioneering software solutions that help to understand GRC better, apply it easily and network it in a meaningful way.

Our history

The basic idea behind our Toolbox has already existed for over 25 years. The former security management solution was further developed and expanded into a complete GRC solution. Out of this, our company has established itself. Our goal is to apply the experience we have gained and to continue adapting our GRC Toolbox to the dynamic needs of our customers.

2024

Top Company 2024 Award
Swiss GRC is awarded the kununu Top Company Seal 2024, making it one of the most popular and best-rated companies in the DACH region.

2022

Triple ISO certification
Swiss GRC has implemented an information security and data protection management system and has been successfully certified according to ISO 27001 (ISMS), ISO 27017 (Cloud) and ISO 27701 (Privacy).

2020

GRC Toolbox v3
Continuous development and improvement are important in a dynamic time. In 2020, the third version of the GRC Toolbox is being introduced. Customers now have the possibility to make their daily work even more efficient with the help of predefined standard reports and dashboards.

2019

Swiss GRC AG becomes a teaching company
Swiss GRC AG is authorised to train computer scientists in EFZ application development as well as ICT specialists.

2017

Implementation of the first SWISS GRC DAY
The first SWISS GRC DAY is held under the motto "where governance, risk and compliance meet for success". The event at the Radisson Blu Hotel convinced interested parties, customers and partners.

Information on the next SWISS GRC DAY.

2016

Foundation of Swiss GRC AG
Swiss GRC AG is founded with the aim of advancing the development of software solutions for GRC. A new module, contract management, is added to the GRC Toolbox.

2012

GRC Toolbox v1
Over the years, new modules such as ICS, ERM and Policy Management have been introduced. The security management solution turns into a complete GRC solution.

2005

ISMS Toolbox
A web application of the ISMS tool is developed and introduced.

1993

Development of the ISMS tool
A prototype of an ISMS tool is developed and the first version is introduced later in 1997.

1989

Foundation of Swiss Infosec AG
The sister company of Swiss GRC AG is founded by Reto Zbinden, lawyer and current Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Swiss GRC AG.

Our Team

Our company’s leadership team and advisors provide guidance, inspire our team of over 50 people and play a crucial role in shaping our development within the DACH and MEA/APAC regions.

Leadership Team

Besfort Kuqi
Co-Founder & CEO
Natalie Metry
Head Admin, HR & Finance
Gentian Ajeti
Head Consulting
Daniel Arnold
Head Product Development GRC
Johannes Weiser
Head Support
Thomas Schneeberger
Head Sales & Account Management
Nikolai Tsenov
Head Strategy & Business Development
Yahya Mohamed Mao
Head Marketing & Communications
Christoph Graf
Head Product Development CLM
Bujar Surdulli
Head IT
Besfort Kuqi
Co-Founder & CEO
Natalie Metry
Head Admin, HR & Finance
Gentian Ajeti
Head Consulting
Daniel Arnold
Head Product Development GRC
Johannes Weiser
Head Support
Thomas Schneeberger
Head Sales & Account Management
Nikolai Tsenov
Head Strategy & Business Development
Yahya Mohamed Mao
Head Marketing & Communications
Christoph Graf
Head Product Development CLM
Bujar Surdulli
Head IT

Subsidiaries and Branch Offices

Dr. Fino Scholl
Managing Director, Swiss GRC Germany GmbH
Rajeev Dutt
General Manager, Swiss GRC Dubai, MEA & APAC
Gentian Ajeti
Managing Director, Swiss GRC Kosovo L.L.C.
Dr. Fino Scholl
Managing Director, Swiss GRC Germany GmbH
Rajeev Dutt
General Manager, Swiss GRC Dubai, MEA & APAC
Gentian Ajeti
Managing Director, Swiss GRC Kosovo L.L.C.

Board of Directors

Reto Zbinden
Co-Founder & Chairman of the Board
Reto Steinmann
Board Member
Besfort Kuqi
Board Member
Reto Zbinden
Co-Founder & Chairman of the Board
Reto Steinmann
Board Member
Besfort Kuqi
Board Member

Advisory Board

Prof. Dr. Stefan Hunziker
Advisor
Anuschka Küng
Advisor
Dr. Patrick Wegmann
Advisor
Prof. Dr. Stefan Hunziker
Advisor
Anuschka Küng
Advisor
Dr. Patrick Wegmann
Advisor
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This is what we offer you

Do you appreciate a varied working environment, above-average decision-making competencies and the opportunity to contribute your expertise and ideas to a growing company? Then you are a great fit for us!

Flexibility

In our 40-hour week, we focus on flexible working hours and offer the possibility to work from home. This allows our employees to optimally coordinate work and live.

Workplace

Our office is located in the heart of Lucerne and is only a five-minute walk from the train station. The central location offers you many catering options.

Team spirit

Our company culture is characterised by trust, openness and flexibility. Thanks to the helpful team spirit, you will learn something new every day and contribute to your colleagues’ learning as well.

Benefits

Our employees benefit from various advantages such as free drinks, annual excursions and the many public holidays.

Flat hierarchies

We have flat hierarchies that allow decisions and changes to be made quickly and efficiently.

Fair remuneration

Only together can we achieve our goals. It is therefore all the more important to pay our employees fairly and in line with the market.

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Our clients

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Become part of our team

We offer you many opportunities to grow personally and professionally. In our company, you will learn something new every day and support others. Trust, openness and flexibility characterise our company culture. You can bring in your ideas and contribute to the further growth of our company.

Consulting

Consultant Information Security 80-100%

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Unsolicited application

At Swiss GRC, we are always on the lookout for talented individuals. If you cannot find a suitable job listing on our website but believe your qualifications could be an asset, please feel free to apply to us proactively.
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Global reach, local excellence

Our locations

Our global headquarters in central Switzerland, high above the rooftops of Lucerne, has excellent transport links. We would also like to welcome you to our international locations in Germany, the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates.

Lucerne

Global Headquarters

Swiss GRC AG

Hirschmattstrasse 36
6003 Lucerne
Switzerland

Directions

Frankfurt

Swiss GRC Germany

Swiss GRC Germany GmbH

Schumannstraße 27
60325 Frankfurt am Main
Germany

London

Swiss GRC UK

Swiss GRC (UK) Ltd.

167-169 Great Portland Street
London W1W 5PF
England

Dubai

Swiss GRC MEA/APAC

Swiss GRC

Building 5, Ground Floor
Dubai Media City
Dubai
United Arab Emirates

Lucerne

Global Headquarters

Swiss GRC AG

Hirschmattstrasse 36
6003 Lucerne
Switzerland

Directions

Frankfurt

Swiss GRC Germany

Swiss GRC Germany GmbH

Schumannstraße 27
60325 Frankfurt am Main
Germany

London

Swiss GRC UK

Swiss GRC (UK) Ltd.

167-169 Great Portland Street
London W1W 5PF
England

Dubai

Swiss GRC MEA/APAC

Swiss GRC

Building 5, Ground Floor
Dubai Media City
Dubai
United Arab Emirates

Do you have any questions about our solutions?

Comprehensive digitalisation of your GRC processes with a tool tailored to your governance, risk and compliance requirements.

Dr. Patrick Wegmann

Advisory Board

Dr. Patrick Wegmann is Chairman of the Board of Directors and COO of Lifetec AG, based in Dietikon ZH, a full-service provider for operational first aid and integral risk management. He studied and obtained his doctorate in financial market theory at the University of St. Gallen and has more than 20 years of software and consulting experience in risk management. In 1999, Dr. Patrick Wegmann co-founded Avanon AG, a leading software provider for operational risk management. After the acquisition of Avanon AG by Thomson Reuters, he was Head of Product Business for Enterprise Risk at Thomson Reuters until the beginning of 2019. Patrick Wegmann is a lecturer in risk management at the University of Basel, the Lucerne School of Business, the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland, Kalaidos UAS and the Institute of Financial Planning.

Anuschka Küng

Advisory Board

Anuschka Küng has been a partner in the Acons Group since 2005 and has been the managing director of Acons Governance & Audit AG since 2007. She accompanies mandates from various industries in the implementation of the requirements for corporate governance and corporate monitoring. In the area of internal auditing, her client mandates include the management of internal auditing (outsourcing), auditing or consulting activities (co-sourcing) and the performance of quality assessments. In the areas of risk management, ICS, compliance management and process management, she oversees the implementation or further development of corresponding requirements such as the performance of risk assessments (ISO 31000, PS 890, ISO 9001), the design of specific requirements for risk control, the assessment of process control or the ICS, as well as the design of compliance management. She also works as a risk manager for an industrial company, responsible for GL/VR reporting. Anuschka Küng worked for several years as a Risk & Compliance Officer for an asset manager of collective capital investments and is now a member of the Board of Directors. As a lecturer, she teaches at various universities of applied sciences and institutes on the topics of corporate governance, risk management/ICS and internal auditing.

Prof. Dr. Stefan Hunziker

Advisory Board

Prof. Dr Stefan Hunziker is Professor of Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control Systems at the Lucerne School of Business, Institute of Financial Services Zug IFZ. He is a member of the Institute’s Executive Board and heads the Risk & Compliance Management Competence Centre at IFZ. For more than 15 years he has been committed to further developing risk management in practice, always considering current scientific findings. Stefan Hunziker leads the continuing education programmes CAS Governance, Risk and Compliance (CAS GRC) and the specialist course Corporate Risk Management at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. As head of the MSc International Financial Management, he also trains international students in risk management and internal control. Prof. Hunziker has various teaching assignments in the areas of risk management, internal control systems and financial management. He coaches and advises organisations on the establishment and operation of risk management. Stefan Hunziker is the author of numerous books and articles, especially on holistic risk management and internal control systems. He is heavily involved in practice-oriented research and leads major federally funded projects (innosuisse). He regularly gives presentations at national and international conferences and is thus in close contact with the international risk community.

Besfort Kuqi

CEO & Board of Directors

Besfort Kuqi is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Swiss GRC AG. He has been involved in the topics of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) for over 10 years. His focus is on the digitalisation, integration and optimisation of management and control systems in companies and organisations. Specifically, Besfort Kuqi deals with issues around risk management, internal control systems (ICS) and compliance and security management. As a Project Management Professional (PMP), Besfort Kuqi supports nationally and internationally active companies and organisations in developing, implementing and presenting company-specific analyses and concepts to solve organisational and technical problems in GRC processes. Besfort Kuqi has co-developed the Swiss GRC Toolbox – a software solution for the systematic mapping and management of the many GRC disciplines – since its inception, he has successfully introduced it at many companies and organisations and has thus contributed to higher efficiency, transparency and acceptance in matters of management and control systems.

Reto Steinmann

Board of Directors

Reto Steinmann, Member of the Executive Board at Swiss Infosec AG and Member of the Board of Directors at Swiss GRC AG, holds a degree in Computer Science HF with a specialisation in Business Informatics. He deepened his knowledge in information security by successfully completing the MAS Information Security at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. Through his various activities as a system engineer, network and security engineer, project manager and IT security officer, he has over 20 years of experience in the areas of information technology, information and IT security as well as valuable know-how in project management. Reto Steinmann works for numerous clients in various industries. He works on mandates in the areas of risk management, information and IT security, setting up and operating information security management systems (ISMS) according to ISO 27001 and security audits. He also regularly takes on mandates as an external security officer. His comprehensive expert know-how and his practice-oriented approach are highly appreciated by his clients, true to the principle that security must be realisable and liveable in practice!