Sandra Butler Is New Pilatus-Bahnen CEO
From March 1, 2024, PILATUS-BAHNEN AG will be under the management of Sandra Bütler. She takes over from Godi Koch, who is leaving the company at his own request after 18 years due to his early retirement.
As CEO, Sandra Bütler will lead the fortunes of PILATUS-BAHNEN AG and head the management team. She also works closely with the six-member board of directors. The 46-year-old from Lucerne has lived in Kriens with her family for many years and is well connected. She brings profound experience in the areas of business management, tourism, communication and events. For the past 15 years she was responsible for the management of the “Premotion” agency in Lucerne and successfully managed the company as partner and CEO. She holds a degree from the HFT Lucerne, a bachelor's degree in business administration and a master's degree in communication management.
Sandra Bütler is very much looking forward to the new challenge: “I am thrilled to be able to lead the successful PILATUS-BAHNEN AG into the future together with a great team. I am very motivated to tackle challenges and maintain and expand my networks.”
Bruno Thürig, Chairman of the Board of Directors, is also convinced: “There was a lot of interest in the CEO position and Sandra Bütler convinced us with her professional backpack, the large network in Kriens and Lucerne and her considered, targeted and all-round positive appearance. We are really looking forward to working together!”
Sandra Bütler is taking over from Godi Koch, who is leaving the company due to his early retirement, as announced in July.
PILATUS-BAHNEN AG is a successful tourism company. Around 250 employees work enthusiastically every day in the season and 140 in the off-season for the national and international guests at Pilatus. The diverse offering with the steepest cog railway in the world, the cable cars, the hotels, the restaurants, the seminar and banquet options as well as the largest rope park in Central Switzerland promise exciting mountain experiences with a guaranteed heart-pounding experience.
