ABOUT US
Learn more about Kilchenmann, our mission, vision and values as well as our commitment to innovation and collaboration.
Your partner for innovative media and communication solutions
Welcome to Kilchenmann AG, your leading provider of audio, video and communication technology in Switzerland. With headquarters in Bern and additional locations in Basel, Lausanne, St. Gallen, Zurich and Eschbach (Germany), we offer you customized multimedia solutions. Our broad range of services covers all your communication needs, from planning to the realization of complex projects. Innovative technologies and first-class service make your projects a success.
Vision - Mission - Values
Our mission, vision and values form the basis for everything we do. Our vision is to connect people today and in the future and to make communication
easier and more efficient. Our mission is to offer our customers the best possible solutions for their digital collaboration by accompanying, inspiring and digitizing them.
Transparency, authenticity, trust, courage and appreciation are at the heart of our values. They characterize our corporate culture and determine our dealings with customers, employees and partners. With a clear mission, vision and values, Kilchenmann creates an environment in which collaboration and success take center stage.
Why we are your Kilchenmann
300 employees
ISO 9001 & 14001 certified
360° solutions
24/7 service
Sustainability
7 locations
90 years of experience
Our team, our success: celebrating together
Our focus is not only on work, but also on team spirit and celebrating together. Cohesion and cooperation are the pillars of our success.
Management
Rolf Aegerter
CTO Chief Technology Officer
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Mathias Brand
CEO Chief Executive Officer
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Patrick Gasser
Head of DevOps Operations
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Patrick Haarmann
Head of Corporate Business
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Thomas Jud
Head of DevOps Development
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Yves Bärtschi
Head of Human Resources
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Christian Bieri
Head of Quality, Safety & Environment
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Michel Brülhart
Head of Supply Chain Management
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Paul Eicher
Head of Venue Service
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Pascal Hayoz
Head of Controlling
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Christoph Hubacher
Head of Marketing & Communication
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Stephan Huber
Head of Event Technology
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Marcel Kunz
Head of Business Excellence
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Mathias Lehmann
Head of Sales
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Micha Lehmann
Head of Business Development
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Martin Loosli
Head of Event Project Management
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Daniel Mast
Head of Basel Region
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Markus Mosimann
Category Manager
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Olivier Müller
Head of Finance & Accounting
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Roger Nussbaum
Head of Technology
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Peter Oggenfuss
Head of Zurich Region
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Matthias Trummer
Head of Region Bern
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Become part of the team
Your career at Kilchenmann is already waiting for you. Take a look at our current vacancies and become part of our team!
History
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1933
Formation of sole proprietorship
Hans Kilchenmann founds a sole proprietorship in the radio and record trade in Wabern near Bern.
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1939
Opening of sales store
Opening of a sales outlet in Berne; further outlets follow in Köniz, Ostermundigen and Bümpliz.
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1958
Takeover of management
Klaus Kilchenmann takes over the management of the company, dipl. Ing. ETH. Foundation of the public limited company Kilchenmann AG.
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1970-1989
Cable network and operating building
Construction of the cable network for the municipalities of Köniz, Wabern and Kehrsatz begins in 1970. In 1976, the main operations building is constructed in Kehrsatz with a technical center, sales store, customer service and administration, followed by the founding of the special department for telematics and professional communication technology in 1979. The center in Kehrsatz is expanded to an area of 3,500 m² in 1989.
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2014-2018
Changes & expansion
In 2014, the video conferencing business area is expanded with the acquisition of AVC Schenk & Biesuz GmbH and the Zurich-Affoltern site is relocated to Neuenhof. In 2017, the private customer division in Kehrsatz is closed on June 30, 2017, and in 2018 a new branch opens in June in D-79427 Eschbach, near Freiburg im Breisgau.
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2020
New appointment to the Executive Board
In 2020, Mathias Brand is appointed CEO and takes over the management of the company.
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2022
New branches
Opening of further branches in Ecublens and St.Gallen in April.
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Today
300 employees at seven locations
From our seven locations, more than 300 motivated employees are available every day for our customers in on duty every day.
Sponsoring and corporate social responsibility
We are committed to local initiatives and projects in the areas of sport, culture and business that are socially and culturally valuable and go beyond financial support. By working in partnership with various organizations, we develop innovative solutions to social and environmental challenges. Our aim is to make a positive contribution to the well-being of the community by sponsoring sports clubs, cultural events and economic projects and to emphasize the importance of sustainable and responsible business operations.
SC Bern
SC Bern is one of the leading ice hockey clubs in Switzerland and Europe. As a silver sponsor and long-standing technology and event partner, we support the SCB with innovative solutions that improve the spectator experience and ensure that the games run smoothly.
Bierhübeli
The Bierhübeli is one of Bern's most renowned concert and cultural venues. It offers the ideal setting for cultural and business events. As a venue partner, we support the Bierhübeli with state-of-the-art event technology to ensure the success of both cultural and business events.
NZZ Connect
NZZ Connect organizes numerous high-profile events, including the Swiss Economic Forum. With our technical expertise, we ensure that these important events run smoothly and are a complete success.
BSC YB
BSC Young Boys is one of the most successful and traditional football clubs in Switzerland. As a silver partner, we support BSC YB with innovative technical solutions to ensure a first-class match experience for the fans and smooth match operations.
FC St.Gallen
FC St. Gallen is the oldest football club still in existence in Switzerland and enjoys a rich history. As a reliable technology partner, we support FC St. Gallen with state-of-the-art solutions to ensure that match operations run smoothly and provide fans with an outstanding stadium experience.
BSV Bern
BSV Bern is an important handball club. With our support, we ensure that all technical aspects function smoothly in order to meet the high demands of handball and inspire spectators.
GC Amicitia Zurich
GC Amicitia Zurich is one of the leading handball clubs. Our technical solutions help the club to present handball matches at the highest level and offer a great experience for the fans.
Zurich airport region
The Zurich Airport region is an important economic network that connects companies and organizations in the region. As a partner, we support the network with our technical expertise and help to promote cooperation and exchange between members.
Floorball Köniz Bern
Floorball Köniz Bern is a successful floorball club. We support the club with state-of-the-art technology to maximize the quality of the games and offer spectators an outstanding experience.
Club at Bärenplatz Bern
The Klub am Bärenplatz in Bern is a central venue for cultural and social events as well as an exclusive members' and business club with a special charm. As a technical partner, we support the club with state-of-the-art event technology to ensure that every event runs smoothly and offers guests a high-quality experience.
Casino Bern
The Casino Bern is a prestigious venue for cultural and business events. Under the motto "Everything from a single source", the casino focuses on the three pillars of culture, cuisine and events. As a venue partner, we support the Casino Bern with state-of-the-art event technology to stage concerts and performances at the highest level.
FC Lugano
FC Lugano is a prominent football club in Switzerland. We provide our technical expertise to ensure that the infrastructure meets the requirements of modern football and offers fans an unforgettable experience.
ZID Bernapark
At the Center for Innovation & Digitalization (ZID), entrepreneurs will find everything they need for their personal and entrepreneurial growth. As a partner, we support the ZID with state-of-the-art technology and innovative solutions to offer you the best conditions for success and growth.
Our partner network
Partnerships, alliances and networks are essential for a sustainable direction and continuous development in our industry. At Kilchenmann, we attach great importance to actively seeking and promoting exchange with our partners. Our aim is to establish long-term relationships based on trust. In doing so, we focus on exploiting synergies and creating win-win situations that ultimately help to strengthen our company.
Our customers
Our customers are at the heart of our success. Their diversity, from small local businesses to international corporations, and their trust in our communication technologies have made us what we are today. This close cooperation confirms the quality and efficiency of our solutions. Find out why leading companies choose to work with Kilchenmann AG.