Connecting Opportunities with albedis: Meaningful Encounters at the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad 2025

Gstaad: where alpine elegance meets world-class sport. In mid‑July, the Saanenland once again became the meeting place for the international tennis elite. At the heart of the action stood the Interiman Group, a long-time sponsor of the EFG Swiss Open. This year marked a special debut: for the first time, albedis consultants from the German-speaking part of Switzerland took on the role of hosts for clients and partners, demonstrating that true partnership goes far beyond professional exchange.

Hosts with nuance and purpose

On two select days, Thursday, July 17 and Sunday, July 20, albedis invited senior leaders to exclusive event experiences. With Paolo Nocco from the new Bern office, and Yuliya Feliziani and Jelena Süsstrunk from Zurich as local hosts, the atmosphere combined professionalism, approachability, and genuine curiosity. The invitation was more than symbolic. It reflected what albedis stands for: dialogue on equal terms, valuable time together, and space for new perspectives.

Beyond the stand: meaningful connections

CFOs, HR directors, CEOs: the guest list highlighted the diversity and reach of albedis’ network in Switzerland. Representatives from companies such as Ypsomed, Menarini Group, Kantonsspital Aarau, AdvalTech, Centre Patronal, Fides, and SWA engaged in conversations that went beyond formal business talk, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Swiss Alps, a natural setting made for inspiring exchange.

Thursday began with a VIP sky-box aperitif overlooking the Palace Gstaad and the surrounding peaks, followed by lunch at Hotel Belvedere: carpaccio, fresh fish, delicate desserts, and carefully selected wine. Culinary ease became a catalyst for authentic dialogue. On the final Sunday, the event reached its climax with a gripping match between Alexander Bublik and Juan Manuel Cerúndolo, ending in a well-earned win for Bublik.

Building closeness through deeper understanding

What remains in memory goes beyond the highlights of sport and hospitality. The true strength of albedis lies in the quality of its relationships. In conversations with guests, one thing became clear: the closeness of albedis consultants is deeply valued. Not as service providers, but as strategic partners. Recurring themes such as “cultural fit” and “perfect match” showed that successful placements rely just as much on empathy and shared values as on expertise.

One guest summed it up: “albedis sees possibilities we hadn’t even considered ourselves.” That is precisely the albedis promise: making opportunities visible, connecting perspectives, and shaping the future.

Gstaad as a stage, albedis as the bridge

With around 40,000 visitors this year, the EFG Swiss Open provided the ideal setting: world-class tennis in a unique and accessible environment, and a space to build business partnerships beyond traditional formats. For albedis, the event became a symbol of what the company stands for by combining expertise with empathy, and vision with proximity, both on the court and in business.