Founding Member, President
Franz Grüter is an entrepreneur and member of the Swiss National Council with a long-standing career in the IT and telecommunications sector. For over 25 years, he has been actively engaged — both politically and entrepreneurially — in promoting a strong and secure digital Switzerland.
Vice President, Board Member
Daniel Jäggli is an entrepreneur and Chairman of the Board of Leuchter IT Solutions Group. He has long been committed to the digital transformation of SMEs, strong industry networks, and IT education and professional training in Switzerland — including serving as President of the Examination Board at ICT-Berufsbildung Schweiz.
Founding Member, Managing Director
Andreas W. Kaelin is Founder and Managing Director of the consulting firm ICPRO GmbH. He brings extensive leadership experience from both the private and public sectors and serves, among other roles, on the Board of the Nidwaldner Cantonal Bank and as Co-Founder, Managing Director, and Board Member of the National Test Institute for Cybersecurity NTC.
Board Member, Head of Auditors
Florian Muff is a cybersecurity expert with a technical background and many years of experience in IT and forensic projects. He is Head of Customer Success at SignalFisher (formerly Bug Bounty Switzerland) and has been a member of the ADSS board since 2020. As Head of the CyberSeal auditor team, he combines practical IT expertise with methodological depth and technical know-how. More at florianmuff.tech.
Auditor
Oliver Hirschi is a lecturer in information security at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts and Managing Director of SecAware GmbH. He brings extensive audit experience from research, education, and practice — including as an independent Lead Auditor for ISO/IEC 27001 at SQS.
Auditor
Carlos Rieder is an information security expert with over 20 years of experience as a coach and auditor for SMEs and large enterprises. He is CISM-certified, teaches at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, and conducts audits in accordance with ISO 27001.
Auditor
Nicolas Germiquet has broad experience in cybersecurity, integrated corporate management, and digital forensics. He has led projects on digital platforms, innovation, and strategic development in SMEs. His understanding of entrepreneurial contexts shapes his work as an auditor.
Finance, Marketing & Communications
Annalena supports the management in the strategic development of the organization. The graduate economist has many years of experience in building and managing organizations in the fields of digitalization, politics, and cybersecurity.
Office & Project Manager
Katrin is responsible for operational processes and accounting. With foresight, clarity, and experience, she ensures smooth operations. She has many years of experience in international quality and process management.
Public Affairs & International Activities
Elisabetta is responsible for seminars and trade fairs and supports ADSS communications. After studying law in Italy, she completed her doctorate cum laude at the University of Lucerne. She brings international project experience and strong intercultural communication skills.
