ABOUT US

We focus on humanity and reality – by working together as partners, we create solutions that connect and inspire.

The team

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LARS LANZ
Managing Partner / Co-CEO
Lars is a visionary and proven expert in personnel and organizational development and has been responsible for global cultural transformation programs, change management projects and leadership development programs.
PERSONAL –
OPEN-MINDED –
TAILOR-MADE

With 20 years of experience in various positions in the finance, insurance and industry sectors, Lars Lanz is very well connected.

His many years of management experience in various specialist and leadership roles with a focus on human capital management characterize his competence profile.

In addition, Lars Lanz’s work as a consultant and coach for specialists, experts, managers and organizations gives him in-depth expertise in professional coaching and sustainable support.

DR. PATRICIA WIDMER
Partner / Co-CEO
Patricia is a dynamic and authentic human resources and organizational development expert with over 20 years of experience in a wide variety of work environments, cultures and regions - from global corporations to the public sector and non-profit organizations.
EMPOWERING PEOPLE
SHAPING CHANGE
DELIVERING RESULTS

As an analytical thinker, digitally savvy subject matter expert and excellent facilitator and communicator, she has a proven track record to develop and implement effective strategies, processes and solutions.

Patricia Widmer is an empathetic networker and customer-oriented sparring partner who is able to collaborate with various stakeholders.

As a determined, dynamic and resilient leader, she brings her interpersonal, intercultural and conceptual skills to demanding challenges with enthusiasm.

She is also an experienced coach and mentor with a passion for talent development, career development and leadership programs.

MARKUS R. BECHTIGER
Partner
The business economist with an MBA in HR Leadership from Rutgers and Bocconi Universities can look back on a career spanning more than 40 years in insurance, banking, consulting and healthcare.
HIS PERSONAL MOTTO IS: BEING PART OF A STORY IS THE MOTIVATION FOR TOP PERFORMANCE. WORKING STEP BY STEP AND CONTINUOUSLY TOWARDS A GOAL BRINGS SUCCESS AND JOY. BUILDING ON THE STRENGTHS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL WITH CONFIDENCE AND PRACTICING AN OPEN, RESPECTFUL FEEDBACK CULTURE.

As a project manager, consultant, line manager and CHRO of Zurich Switzerland and Hirslanden, he has the proven skills to realize his passion of being a “sparring partner at the highest corporate level”.

He also has experience on various boards of trustees and as a member of the board of directors. With his service focus in the areas of advisory and strategic sparring as well as his extensive transformation experience, Markus ideally complements the team and completes the Value Builders Group’s holistic offering in strategic and operational human capital issues

MARCO FEUERSTEIN
Partner
Business economist and graduate of AMP INSEAD with many years of multinational leadership and change management experience of global units in the financial industry.
HIS PERSONAL MOTTO IS: MOTIVATION, PASSION AND COMMITMENT OF INDIVIDUALS ARE THE DRIVERS OF SUCCESSFUL COMPANIES. CHARACTERISTICS THAT MUST BE EARNED THROUGH INTELLIGENT NETWORKING OF INITIATIVE, RESPONSIBILITY, COMPETENCE AND APPRECIATION. MANAGE THE CHANGE OR CHANGE YOUR MANAGEMENT IS NOT A VISION, BUT A REALITY.

Multicultural background through various professional stations in Europe, Asia and America. Several years of experience in executive search and executive coaching in various industries.

Over fifteen years as a successful partner and practice leader in the financial services industry at renowned consulting firms.

KAI VON RAPPARD
Partner
Proven experience as a consultant, trainer and coach in large international, medium-sized companies and NPOs in Europe, the USA, Australia and Africa.
HIS PERSONAL MOTTO IS: KNOWLEDGE ALONE IS NOT ENOUGH, BECAUSE IT'S LIKE MILK. IT TASTES GOOD, BUT SPOILS PRETTY QUICKLY. ACTION AND REFLECTION IN A HEALTHY AND CONTINUOUS INTERPLAY ENSURE THE SUCCESSFUL AND AGILE FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF COMPANIES AND PEOPLE.

Our most important clients include companies such as ABB, Airbus, Allianz, Aptar, Bosch, Coca-Cola, GEA Group, HP, Migros, RWE, Sika and UBS. Extensive experience and expertise in strategy development, organizational design and in supporting executives in major challenges.

Worked for many years as a consultant, partner and member of the executive board at Malik Management Zentrum St. Gallen and subsequently as an independent consultant with numerous network partners. After graduating in economics, he worked for almost 10 years as a manager in the financial industry for two large international insurance companies. Culture Dynamics focuses on strategy consulting and organizational development.