Walter Kielholz
Walter Kielholz is a Swiss businessman and former CEO of Swiss Re, currently serving on the board of the Lucerne Festival. He has faced criticism from sponsors including Christoph M. Müller, who have called for his resignation due to concerns that his presence on the board could be seen as an attempt at 'reputational washing' following the fallout from the Credit Suisse scandal.
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Walter Kielholz discusses the changes in the economy and Switzerland's relationship with the EU.
Ich war häufiger im Weissen Haus als die meisten Bundesräte
Switzerland· 2025-12-15Walter Kielholz is a prominent figure in Swiss finance, having presided over major institutions like Swiss Re and Credit Suisse.
Walter Kielholz und seine Schweiz: Macht, Einfluss und PersönlichkeitSwitzerland· 2025-12-14
Walter Kielholz is a prominent businessman who was involved in the student council with Björn Johansson.
Headhunter Björn Johansson im Interview: Nestlé-Skandal und unsichere CEOSwitzerland· 2025-09-22
Walter Kielholz was the president of the Kunstgesellschaft from 2002 to 2021 and commented on the financial situation of the museum.
Stadt Zürich will Subventionen erhöhenSwitzerland· 2025-09-05
Walter Kielholz remained in office despite the demands for his resignation.
Hauptsponsoren verlassen Lucerne Festival: Streit um ehemalige CS-ChefsSwitzerland· 2025-02-16
