Management team

Bisnode Group

Bisnode D&B Switzerland, part of Bisnode Group

Independent companies in 19 countries

Bisnode’s organization with operations in 19 European countries requires a clear and well-implemented corporate governance system, which serves as an important platform for the group. Responsibility for corporate governance, management and control is allocated among the shareholders, board of directors, CEO, management team and the managing directors of the operational companies.

Management team Switzerland

Managing Director Switzerland

Macario Juan

Macario Juan started his career at Dun & Bradstreet in the year 1987. On his career path he familiarized with different departments such as data & operations, business development and sales. Since 13 years he leads Bisnode D&B Switzerland in Urdorf (Zurich) as Managing Director.

Director Finance

Director Human Resources

Marlies Tognella-Abbrederis

Marlies Tognella-Abbreder is is working for Bisnode since 2003. She has experience in finance and sales, but 20 years ago she decided to start a career in human resources. In addition, she manages the customer service and the division DunTrade. With her rich experience, she helps the company with its future development.

Head of Marketing & Product Management

Patrick Galig

Patrick Galig is working for Bisnode since 2007. He began his career as an entrepreneur in his own web design company and then changed to the credit card industry with Telekurs Card Solutions AG and later Viseca Card Services SA. He leads the marketing and product management of Bisnode Switzerland and is part of the Group Product Management. Patrick holds a Master in Business Administration (Strategy & Marketing) from the prestigious Henley Business School at University of Reading (UK).

Development Unit Manager

Head of IT Operations

Head of Data Management

Thomas Aegerter

Thomas Aegerter is responsible for the national data management department since February 2015 and is part of the European data organization at Bisnode. He has more than 10 years of practical experience in the financial and service industries. Thomas is a specialist in management and holds senior management positions at GE Money Bank and Ringier AG within the private sector.

Director Sales Switzerland

Bisnode CEO

Magnus Silfverberg

Chief Executive Officer

Magnus took over as CEO of Bisnode Group in the summer of 2015. Most recently he had worked at the Betsson Group, where he led a huge period of growth and increased the company’s market share significantly. The betting industry is heavily data-driven, which gives Magnus a unique insight into the possibilities of Bisnode's offering. In addition to a long career in sales, management and business development, he has a Master of Science in Economics from the Stockholm School of Economics and an MBA from INSEAD Business School in France.

Bisnode CHRO

Regional Director

Birger Baylund

Regional Director, International Markets

Birger joined Bisnode when the credit information company he founded, DEBITOR, was acquired. With a decade of experience in driving the development of DEBITOR and in previous managerial positions at companies such as Dun & Bradstreet and SAS, Birger has solid experience in both sales management and the credit and market analysis market. Birger holds a Master in Business Administration from the Copenhagen Business School.

Bisnode CMO

Rosie Kropp

Chief Marketing Officer

Rosie holds a Master in Business Administration and Economics from Stockholm School of Economics (Major in Marketing). Rosie has extensive experience within the marketing field, being a Commercial Brand and Marketing Leader with more than 20 years of international management experience across multiple markets and industries with emphasis on technology, consumer and professional services sectors.

Bisnode CTO

Bisnode Regional Director

Dirk Radetzki

Regional Director DACH

Dirk took over as Regional Director DACH in April 2017. He joined Bisnode from global IT company Teradata. Dirk has profound experience in data analytics, sales and marketing and a strong focus on customer centric, fast paced and transformational business contexts. Dirk holds a Master of BA in Management and International Marketing from University in Bath in addition to his German Electrical and Electronical Engineering.

CPO

Jon Slorer

Chief Product Officer

Jon has been a part of the Bisnode Group since 2011. He has a background from companies including Microsoft, IBM and Icon Medialab, and extensive experience in both business development and sales and leadership. Jon has a Master of Finance Management from BI Norweigan Business School, a Master of Engineering from the Imperial College in London and an MBA from INSEAD Business School in France.

Bisnode Gruppe

Chief Financial Officer

Acting Chief Strategy Officer

Bisnode is 70 percent owned by the listed investment company Ratos. The business concept is to generate the highest possible return through the professional, active and responsible exercise of its ownership role in a number of selected companies. Added value is created in connection with the acquisition, development and sale of businesses. www.ratos.se

The remaining 30 percent is owned by Bonnier, a family-owned media group based in Sweden. The group includes about 180 companies in 14 countries. www.bonnier.se

Owner	Number of shares	Capital in %	Votes in %
Ratos	84,412,286	70,0	70,0
Bonnier	36,176,692	30.0	30.0
Total	120,588,978	100,0	100,0