Martin Nellen Appointed New Head of Communications at UZH

The Executive Board of the University has appointed Martin Nellen as the new Head of Communications. The 59-year-old is joining UZH from Hochdorf Swiss Nutrition AG, where he oversaw external and internal communications as well as investor relations. Prior to this role, he spent four years as Head of Communications and Media at the Federation of Migros Cooperatives following two years as Head of Corporate Communications at the Swiss National Accident Insurance Fund (Suva).

Martin Nellen began his career at Credit Suisse, where he held various positions in Communications and Marketing. In 2007, he joined the Helvetia Insurance Group, where he was in charge of corporate communications and brand management until 2017. The communications expert holds a degree in economics, political sciences and media studies from the University of Bern. He is married and has two sons.

Martin Nellen will start at UZH on 1 March 2025, replacing Beat Müller, who has been heading the Communications Office on an interim basis since February 2024.