Patrick Fetzer currently serves as a Global Transformation Executive at Swisslog. The Swiss technology company combines intelligent automation, innovative robotics and high-performance software solutions for intralogistics. From 2020 to 2025, he acted as President and Group CEO of Castolin Eutectic, a world-leading provider of innovative material, welding, soldering and coating technologies. These solutions are used primarily for maintenance, wear protection and the extension of the service life of industrial plants and components. Patrick Fetzer previously held leadership positions at ABB Power Generation, Alstom Power and General Electric for over 25 years. In these roles, he lived in the US, France, Germany and Asia, among other places, operating globally.
Patrick Fetzer studied industrial management and manufacturing at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, later earning an MBA from the Raymond A. Mason School of Business at the American College of William & Mary. In the Swiss Armed Forces, he held the rank of captain. Patrick Fetzer, born 1968, is married, has two adult daughters and lives in the Zurich region.
“I’m really looking forward to my new role at RUAG, which I will take on with respect for upcoming challenges. The first thing I will focus on is strengthening trust – among our customers, stakeholders and within the company. We have to deliver reliably, address problems transparently and honor our commitments. Together with employees and a strong leadership team, I want to improve operational performance and drive the neces-sary changes forward. Building on this foundation, we can develop new business areas and reinforce RUAG as an important partner for the security of Switzerland over the long term,” says Patrick Fetzer.
“With Patrick Fetzer, we have gained a highly competent leader with international experience for the position of CEO at RUAG. He brings all the necessary qualifications to drive upcoming changes with determination, to move the company forward and consistently strengthen operational performance. I am confident that he will successfully lead RUAG into the future with foresight, an entrepreneurial mindset and a clear focus. I look forward to working with him. I would like to express my sincere thanks to Oliver Müller for his valuable contribution to RUAG. He assumed leadership responsibilities during an
extremely challenging period and successfully overcame numerous challenges with great dedication, professionalism, and expertise,” says Jürg Rötheli, Chairman of the Board of Directors of RUAG.
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