• Company
    • Profile
    • Products & services
    • Innovations
    • Our values
    • History
    • Corporate Governance
      • Overview

        Our Corporate Governance Report contains the information required by the Directive on Information Relating to Corporate Governance issued by the SIX Swiss Exchange.

      • Board of Directors

        Find out more about the Board of Directors of the Schindler Group.

      • Board Committees

        The Board of Directors delegates certain duties to committees formed from its own members. It has appointed four standing committees.

      • Group Executive Committee

        Meet the Members of Group Executive Committee of the Schindler Group.

      • Organizational regulations

        The Organizational Regulations of the Schindler Group are based on articles 716, 716a and 716b of the Swiss Code of Obligations and the Articles of Association of Schindler Holding Ltd.

      • Articles of Association

        Read the current binding German version of the Articles of Association of Schindler Holding Ltd., as well as the English translation.

    • Suppliers
      • Overview

        Our Strategic Sourcing Organization works closely with our regional sourcing organizations to deliver competitive, innovative, and sustainable supply solutions for Schindler globally.

      • Global organization

        Our global purchasing organization is managed by a network of category and country teams, who work closely together to achieve maximum results.

      • Spend categories

        The Category structure defines the global material and service categories supplying the Schindler Group and drives the management of the spend and the supply base.

  • Responsibility
    • Overview
    • Our Sustainability Roadmap
    • Environment
      • Climate

        We are continually searching for innovative ways to reduce the carbon intensity of our vehicle fleet. And, by increasing the use of remote monitoring and adaptive servicing of our products, we are further reducing the need to travel.

      • Environmental management at our sites

        We are continuously looking for ways to do more to tackle climate change through minimizing our environmental impact at our sites.

    • People
      • Inclusion & Diversity

        Our global presence gives us access to the full spectrum of human diversity – reinforcing our ability to adapt and innovate.

      • Safety

        Every day, we move more than 2 billion passengers, who rely on our products to get around – that means the safety and reliability of our products are critical.

      • Communities

        We make a positive contribution to communities through our targeted Responsibility initiatives.

    • Value chain
      • Product sustainability

        Quality and innovation guide our investments to improve the environmental performance of our products.

      • Pioneer smart urban mobility

        We pioneer smart mobility with our ideas & solutions, keeping an ever-growing urban world easily accessible and making each trip safe, efficient, and secure.

      • Supply Chain engagement

        We are committed to increase sustainability and environmental awareness in our supply chain while maintaining high standards of safety & quality.

      • Cyber resilient across the organization

        Information security is not the exclusive domain of our IT department – we want it to be everyone’s business. Building our cyber resilience is part of our corporate risk management approach and an ongoing effort.

    • Ethics and compliance
      • Overview

        All Schindler employees commit themselves to observe the highest ethical standards of professional and personal conduct in their interactions with …

      • Educate

        In the Educate stage of the Compliance Program activities & processes are implemented which are designed to avoid compliance violations before they occur.

      • Examine

        In the Examine stage of the Compliance Program processes to detect hints of possible violations ("Red Flags") are implemented.

      • Enforce

        In the Enforce stage of the Compliance Program suspicions of violations are investigated, corrective actions taken and the responsible employees sanctioned.

    • Policies and reports
  • Investors
    • Overview
    • Share information
      • Overview

        Schindler registered shares & participation certificates are traded on the Swiss stock exchange since November 1, 1971.

      • Share price charts

        Data is delayed by at least 15 minutes. All quotes are in local exchange time.

      • Share capital structure

        Learn more about our capital structure and shareholders

      • Dividends

        Schindler's dividend policy is earnings-related and provides for a payout ratio of 35% to 65% of net profit attributable to shareholders of Schindler Holding Ltd.

      • Coverage and consensus

        Schindler is covered by various analysts. Their views, forecasts, and expectations may not necessarily reflect those of the company.

    • Results
      • Overview

        Schindler reports on its financial performance on a quarterly basis.

      • Archive

        Schindler reports on its financial performance on a quarterly basis. The documents in the reporting archive are available online only. For an overview click the corresponding year.

      • Non-GAAP measures

        We include certain non-GAAP measures in our Group Review comprise, which are not accounting measures as defined by IFRS.

    • Financial calendar
    • Events
    • General meetings
    • Investor Relations contact
  • Careers
    • Overview
    • Who we are
      • People

        Learn about the people, traditions, and values that motivate us to tackle the urban mobility challenges of the 21st century.

      • Inclusion and diversity

        By building inclusive and diverse teams, we are laying the foundation for creativity, innovation, and effective decision-making.

      • Society

        Help us transform the world. We’re looking for driven professionals ready to solve society’s most pressing urban mobility challenges.

      • Our values

        Our values are the foundation of everything we do and allow us to remain a leading global player in the elevator and escalator industry.

      • Facts and figures

        Discover the facts behind what makes Schindler a great company to work for.

    • Why Schindler
      • Compensation and benefits

        Discover more about Schindler employee compensation packages and benefits – and why competitive salaries are just the start.

      • Work-life balance

        Finding the right balance between work and life can be tough. We make it easier through flexible modern policies designed to meet diverse needs.

      • Training

        The key to maintaining Schindler’s proud legacy is by making sure that all our people – at every level – remain trained and ready.

      • Career development program

        Discover how we take our most talented young professionals on an international and multidisciplinary 6-year journey to help their careers flourish.

      • International careers

        International assignments are a key part of how we develop our people. Grow your career internationally with Schindler.

    • Who we look for
      • Experienced professionals

        Whether you’re a lift technician or an engineer, we need people with experience and skill. Seasoned professionals make our elevator & escalator service company great!

      • Students and graduates

        Explore the extensive possibilities for students and recent graduates at Schindler.

    • Open positions
  • Newsroom
  • Contact
Schindler worldwide

Alfred N. Schindler organizes his succession

After 40 years on the Board of Directors, 26 of them as CEO and 22 as Chairman of the Board of Directors, Alfred N. Schindler has decided to step down in one year’s time, at the Shareholders Meeting of March 2017. Based on the long-term succession plan, Silvio Napoli, CEO, will be proposed for election to the Board of Directors at the Shareholders Meeting of March 2016, and for election as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors in 2017. Thomas Oetterli will become CEO as of April 1, 2016. After stepping down, Alfred N. Schindler will continue to make himself available as Board member.

On January 14, 2016, the Board of Directors of Schindler Holding Ltd. passed the following resolutions:

  • Alfred N. Schindler will be proposed for re-election as Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Shareholders Meeting of March 22, 2016.
  • Silvio Napoli, CEO, will be proposed for election to the Board of Directors at the Shareholders Meeting of March 22, 2016, and will serve thereafter on the Board’s Supervisory and Nomination Committee.
  • Thomas Oetterli, Member of the Group Executive Committee, responsible for China, will become CEO as of April 1, 2016.
  • Professor Karl Hofstetter, Member of the Board of Directors and Group General Counsel, will be proposed for re-election to the Board of Directors at the Shareholders Meeting of March 22, 2016, and will serve thereafter on the Board’s Supervisory and Nomination Committee.
  • Dr. Rudolf W. Fischer was a member of the Group Executive Committee for 16 years and served four years on the Supervisory and Nomination Committee of the Board. At his own request, he will leave the Supervisory and Nomination Committee. However, he will be proposed for re-election to the Board of Directors and its Compensation Committee at the Shareholders Meeting of March 22, 2016.
  • Furthermore, the Board of Directors acknowledged that Mr. Jürgen Tinggren, member of the Supervisory and Nomination Committee, will – for personal reasons – not be standing for re-election at the Shareholders Meeting of March 22, 2016.

As a result of the above, the full-time Supervisory and Nomination Committee of the Board will – after the Shareholders Meeting of March 22, 2016 – consist of Alfred N. Schindler (Chairman), Professor Karl Hofstetter and Silvio Napoli.

This succession plan will ensure a professional handover to a group of proven executives who can each draw on more than 20 years of domain expertise in the Elevator industry and more than 20 years of service in the Company.

Silvio Napoli has been with the Schindler Group since 1994 and has particularly extensive experience in the Asian market. He has been CEO since 2014; he served as a Member of the Group Executive Committee with responsibility for the Asia-Pacific region from 2008 to 2013; from 2005 to 2008 he was Head of the Jardine Schindler Group; and prior to this he was General Manager of Schindler Hong Kong.

Thomas Oetterli has been with the Schindler Group since 1994. He has been a member of the Group Executive Committee since 2010, and has led the Group’s China operations since 2013. Prior to this he was responsible for Europe North for three years; and from 2006 to 2009 he was in charge of Schindler’s Swiss operations.

Professor Karl Hofstetter, Group General Counsel, has been with the Schindler Group since 1990. From 2002 to 2006 he served as a Member of the Group Executive Committee, and he has been a Member of the Board of Directors since 2006. Professor Hofstetter is an internationally-reputed Business Law Professor and Barrister. He will now make his extensive legal expertise directly available to the Supervisory and Nomination Committee.