Thomas Gurtner
Thomas Gurtner, born 1956 in Bern, looks back on more than 20 years of professional experience in a broad variety of business areas. After graduating from the ETH Zurich with a degree in forestry engineering, he began to compile a wide knowledge in marketing and event management. Companies such as Swissair, Swissôtel and T.E.A.M, a marketing and events management firm, benefited from his various skills. As Director of Events at T.E.A.M, Thomas Gurtner was considerably involved in the development of the UEFA Champions League: he directed an overall of six UEFA Champions League Finals.
With his leadership qualities and due to his extensive and close cooperation with numerous expert teams – arena designers, 2D and 3D producers, caterers and transportation firms – Thomas Gurtner is a well-known name also beyond the borders of Switzerland.
A large international network at one’s disposal, all-round skills and a history of success were perfect conditions for setting up a company like THOMAS GURTNER GmbH (formerly tgu event GmbH). Which is precisely what Thomas Gurtner did on 1 February, 2007.
Professional experience
| 1984-1986 | Sports Officer Gstaad Tourism Association |
| 1986-1989 | Marketing Director Tourist Office Davos |
| 1989 | Group Manager Communications Swissôtel |
| 1990-1991 | Manager Marketing News and Support Swissair |
| 1991-1992 | Project Manager CI Program, a PLC for Corporate Identity |
| 1992-1994 | Managing Director at btv studio, PLC for Video, Audio and Film Productions (a subsidiary firm of the Basler Zeitung) |
| 1994-1998 | Operations Manager T.E.A.M. Marketing AG (UEFA Champions League) |
| 1998-1999 | Assistant Director Events T.E.A.M. Marketing AG |
| 1999-207 | Director Events T.E.A.M. Marketing AG |
| Since 2007 | CEO of his own company: THOMAS GURTNER GmbH Case studies May-Dec 2011: Chief Operating Officer BSC Young Boys / Stade de Suisse |