Central President (30%)

About the job

Following the resignation of the current Central President, we are seeking a communicative and charismatic personality as Central President (30%) from June 2027 (Delegates' Assembly).

As Chair of the Central Board (ZV), you are part of the strategic leadership level and play a significant role in developing the association's strategic goals. Promoting the reputation of the industry and the association, as well as loyalty to the interests of the members, are among your central tasks.

Your area of responsibility

You lead the meetings of the Central Board, the Presidents' Conference, the Presidential Committee, and the annual Delegates' Assembly.

You represent the Central Board at section events and other occasions in coordination with the office.

You support the dissemination of the Central Board's strategic decisions.

You represent the AGVS towards politics, other associations, business, and the public, and actively lobby for the industry.

You participate in commission, coordination, and working group meetings where the highest strategic association leadership is required.

You take a seat in the Presidential Conference of the "strassschweiz" association.

Your profile

You have strong communication and presentation skills and a confident, poised manner with convincing rhetoric. Additionally, you bring the following qualities:

Knowledge of the political landscape and processes

Proven good network in the industry, business, and politics

High identification with the automotive industry and a correspondingly high prioritisation of the mandate

Entrepreneurial thinking and acting with strategic foresight and visionary thinking

Ideally, you have experience in the garage or automotive service environment

Swiss citizen and resident in Switzerland

Personally, you convince with a professional, authentic, and office-appropriate appearance as well as your approachable and credible manner.

What to expect

A responsible key position with scope for design

Direct influence on the further development of the industry in transition

Collaboration with decision-makers from business and politics

Strategic decision-making opportunities with the support of a committed and motivated team

The election will take place after the completion of the recruitment process by the Delegates' Assembly in June 2027.

Are you ready to help shape the mobility of tomorrow? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application documents by no later than 20 September 2026.