Andreas Von Gunten

Andreas Von Gunten is an experienced Internet entrepreneur and business leader who currently serves as the Inhaber (Owner) of Von Gunten & Co. AG, a position he has held since April 1998.14 He is also the Chairman of the Board of Directors (Verwaltungsratspräsident) at EWK Energie AG since June 2019.4

Von Gunten's career spans various sectors and roles:

Professional Experience

• Founder and Chairman: PARX Werk AG (a Salesforce integrator with 80 employees, led until successful exit)2
• Managing Director: Datenschutzpartner (since March 2015)4
• Municipal Councilor: Kölliken (served from January 2018 to December 2023, including as Vice Mayor)4

Entrepreneurial Ventures

• Digital Publisher: Owner of buch & netz4
• Co-founder: Datenschutzpartner AG3
• Co-President: dnip.ch (an online tech magazine)3

Academic and Teaching

• Course Director: CAS Future Tech at HWZ (Hochschule für Wirtschaft Zürich)3
• Lecturer: Digital Collaboration, NoCode-Automation, Generative AI, and Future Technologies3

Political and Social Engagement

• Co-President: SP Kölliken (Social Democratic Party)3
• Member: Digitale Gesellschaft (Digital Society)3

Von Gunten is known for his critical yet optimistic stance on digital future, often inspiring new perspectives on technology and digital transformation.3 His diverse roles demonstrate his versatility as a business leader and his commitment to both the private sector and public service.