Marco Maroni - CEO (Ad interim)

Q: Where is Marco based?

Marco is based in Einsiedeln, Switzerland .

Q: What languages does Marco speak?

Marco speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Marco have?

Marco has at least 40 years of experience. During this time, Marco has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 12 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 1 month . Note that Marco may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Marco's latest experience?

Marco's most recent position is CEO (Ad interim) at PlotFactory AG .

Q: What companies has Marco worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Marco has worked for PlotFactory AG .

Q: Which industries is Marco most experienced in?

Marco is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Banking and Finance , and Energy . Marco also has some experience in Telecommunication , Insurance , and Advertising .

Q: Which business areas is Marco most experienced in?

Marco is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Accounting , and Project Management . Marco also has some experience in Strategy and Planning , Business Intelligence , and Supply Chain Management .

Q: Which business areas has Marco worked in recently?

Marco has recently worked in business areas like Finance , Operations , and Project Management .

Q: What is Marco's education?

Marco attended Commercial Vocational School - Business School .

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Einsiedeln, Switzerland

Experience

Mar 2021 - Mar 2022

1 year 1 month

CEO (Ad interim)

PlotFactory AG

Introduced LEAN process (5S)
Implemented financial reporting
Various projects such as structural optimizations

Jun 2011 - Oct 2020

9 years 5 months

Managing Director

Ammeraal Beltech AG

P&L responsibility for the site with approximately 100 employees
Developed and implemented the strategic plan for global growth
Direct management of key accounts in Europe and Asia
Coached the leadership team
Maintained relationships with the corporate group, partners, banks, and authorities
Reorganized and developed the Swiss sales team (2015–2017)
Developed and introduced sales initiatives and expanded customer relationships, including adapting the product portfolio
Responsible for financial statements, treasury, controlling, corporate governance, due diligence, and group projects (ERP, Health & Safety, ESG/CSR)
Expanded cost accounting, investment accounting, and MIS reporting
Introduced cost center accounting and supervised those responsible

Aug 2010 - May 2011

10 months

Finance Director

Clear Channel AG

Responsible for the annual financial statements of the Swiss holding company and subsidiaries under IFRS, and reporting to London
Reorganized the IT department
Prepared budgets and initiated further measures to expand controlling
Responsible for complex tax matters under Swiss law and US taxes (holding company)

Jul 2007 - Jul 2010

3 years 1 month

Director (member of executive management)

Bellerive Financial Services

Led the finance & accounting department
Provided consulting and project management, and acquired new clients
Interim assignments for clients as CFO, due diligence, and M&A
Business development, increasing the client portfolio by 50%

Aug 2006 - May 2007

10 months

Chief Financial Officer

Heptagon Oy

Responsible for finance, ICT, and HR in Finland (head office), USA, Singapore, and Switzerland
Conducted due diligence processes for new investors (private equity)
Founded and operationally launched the subsidiary in Singapore

Jan 2005 - Jul 2006

1 year 7 months

Head of Accounting and Controlling, Life BU

Winterthur Versicherung

Responsible for leading the finance and reporting department and its affiliated companies in Switzerland and abroad (US GAAP)
Shared responsibility for the ERP project implementing SAP
Shared responsibility for outsourcing projects in Eastern Europe

Jan 2000 - Jan 2005

5 years 1 month

Global Senior Controller

Shell Finance Services

Led, optimized and centralized the finance department with teams in The Hague, Houston, Kuala Lumpur and Melbourne
Reorganized structures and improved financial processes
Adapted internal client strategies and built the Management Information System (MIS)
Participated in digitization projects (workflow)
Responsible for all finance-related services for Shell Switzerland in the European Shared Service Center in Glasgow, including year-end closing and group reporting (Senior Finance Manager, Glasgow, 2000-01 to 2001-03)

Jul 1995 - Jan 2000

4 years 7 months

Head of Finance

Geberit Produktions AG

Managed and worked hands-on in financial accounting
Shared responsibility for strategic planning and investment strategy
Introduced management information reporting
Participated in due diligence projects during the IPO
Automated the DACH region supply chain

Apr 1993 - Jun 1995

2 years 3 months

Head of Financial Accounting

IP Multimedia AG

Aug 1990 - Mar 1993

2 years 8 months

Head of Accounts Receivable Accounting

Sulzer Rüti AG

Oct 1988 - Jul 1990

1 year 10 months

Management Controller

Weidmann AG

Jul 1986 - Sep 1988

2 years 3 months

Financial Accountant

Übersee Bank AG

Apr 1981 - Jun 1986

5 years 3 months

Operations and Financial Accountant

Sulzer Rüti AG

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Manufacturing (24 years), Banking and Finance (5 years), Energy (5 years), Telecommunication (2 years), Insurance (1.5 years), and Advertising (1 year).

Manufacturing

Banking and Finance

Energy

Telecommunication

Insurance

Advertising

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Finance (35.5 years), Accounting (29 years), Project Management (15 years), Strategy (9.5 years), Business Intelligence (5 years), and Supply Chain Management (4.5 years).

Finance

Accounting

Project Management

Strategy

Business Intelligence

Supply Chain Management

Summary

Managing Director with a focus on sustainable growth (P&L CHF 35M - 100 employees)
Strategic thinker and process optimizer
Broad functional experience across various industries
Focused on value stream-oriented operational processes
High customer orientation and persuasive communicator, especially with stakeholders

Further development of the company, also thanks to close coordination and strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders

Process optimizations that led to reduced lead times and improvements in quality and safety

Employee development through open and empathetic collaboration with all staff and teams

Introduction of controlling for operational improvement, which led to successful cost reductions

Optimized the supply chain for DACH entities and supported the IPO (public offering)

Skills

Communication/empathy
Business Development
Operational Excellence
Finance And Business Administration

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Apr 1981 - Apr 1984

Commercial Vocational School - Business School

Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland

Certifications & licenses

SVEB I Course Instructor Certificate

Finance and Accounting Specialist, Federal Diploma

Zürich

Profile

Created

December 2023

Last Update

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Marco based?

Marco is based in Einsiedeln, Switzerland.

What languages does Marco speak?

Marco speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Marco have?

Marco has at least 40 years of experience. During this time, Marco has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 1 month. Note that Marco may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Marco be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Marco would be well-suited for roles such as: CEO (Ad interim), Managing Director, Finance Director.

What is Marco's latest experience?

Marco's most recent position is CEO (Ad interim) at PlotFactory AG.

What companies has Marco worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Marco has worked for PlotFactory AG.

Which industries is Marco most experienced in?

Marco is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Banking and Finance, and Energy. Marco also has some experience in Telecommunication, Insurance, and Advertising.

Which business areas is Marco most experienced in?

Marco is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Project Management. Marco also has some experience in Strategy and Planning, Business Intelligence, and Supply Chain Management.

Which business areas has Marco worked in recently?

Marco has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Operations, and Project Management.

What is Marco's education?

Marco attended Commercial Vocational School - Business School.

Does Marco have any certificates?

Marco has 2 certificates. These include: SVEB I Course Instructor Certificate, Finance and Accounting Specialist and Federal Diploma.

What is the availability of Marco?

Marco will be available full-time from May 2026.

What is the rate of Marco?

Marco's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.