New Head of Certifications at the Swiss Safety Center
After more than 20 years as Head of Certifications at the Swiss Safety Center, Heinrich A. Bieler will be taking his well-deserved retirement in June 2025. He is handing over his life's work, the certification body that he has built up into a renowned player in the Swiss certification market, to his successor.
There is a handover in the Certifications division at the Swiss Safety Center: Heinrich A. Bieler is retiring. His responsibilities will be taken over by Michael Grünenfelder, Dr. oec. HSG. As an experienced leader in the professional services industry, Michael Grünenfelder has headed national and international departments as a line manager and has extensive experience in managing large projects and project teams for infrastructure projects (thermal power plants and renewable energies). He also has extensive experience in working with authorities and in compliance, avoiding conflicts of interest and ensuring impartiality. His practical experience in the field of certification includes numerous use cases for process optimization and the establishment of management systems according to various standards.
Dr. Elisabetta Carrea, CEO of Swiss Safety Center AG, sees the appointment of Michael Grünenfelder as the new head of the certification body as an opportunity to consolidate the company's position as a renowned and leading certification provider in Switzerland. At the same time, the Swiss Safety Center intends to continue its successful path for further growth in this area. Swiss Safety Center AG is a company of the SVTI Group and thus part of the competence center for technical safety and risk management. The company offers solutions for all industries with specific services, products and qualifications in the areas of safety and quality.
Source and further information: Swiss Safety Center
