ETH Zurich Foundation, Foundation

ETH Foundation

Together with committed individuals, foundations, and companies, we support research and education at ETH Zurich. Through philanthropy, we accelerate scientific innovation and create added value for both science and society. In doing so, we contribute to the long-term strength of Switzerland and to sustainable solutions for global challenges.

"Your support gives ETH Zurich the freedom to pursue visionary research and create forward-thinking solutions."

Pius Baschera
President ETH Foundation

 

Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees Steering Committee Allocation Committee Investment Committee
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Professor Pius Baschera

Chair, President of the Steering Committee, former Speaker of the Martin Hilti Family Trust
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Professor Joël Mesot

Vice Chair, President of ETH Zurich
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Daniela Bosshardt

President of the Investment Committee, former Chair of the Board of Directors, Galenica
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Heinrich Fischer

Former Chair of the Board of Directors, Hilti Corporation
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Dr Paul Hälg

President of the Allocation Committee, Chair of the Boards of Directors, Sika Group & Dätwyler
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Dr Martin Schlegel

Chairman of the Governing Board, SNB
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Doris Leuthard

Former Federal Councillor, Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of Coop, Member of the Board of Directors of Stadler Rail
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Steffen Meister

Chair of the Board of Directors, Partners Group
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Dr Markus Neuhaus

Chair of the Board of Directors of Galenica, Vice Chair of the Boards of Directors of Barry Callebaut Group, Member of the Boards of Directors of the Baloise Group and Jacobs Holding
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Fabrizio Petrillo

CEO AXA Switzerland
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Michael Rechsteiner

Chair of the Board of Directors, Swisscom
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Dr Suzanne Thoma

Chair of the Board of Directors and CEO, Sulzer
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Professor Christian Wolfrum

Vice President for Research, ETH Zurich
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Tina Wüstemann

Partner, Head Private Clients, Bär & Karrer
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Stefan Spiegel

External Member, Vice President for Finance and Controlling, ETH Zurich

 

 

Other Committees

Spin-off Fonds Investment Committee
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Dr Hanspeter Fässler

Chair, Vice Chair, Dätwyler, Chair of the Board, ANYbotics
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Dr Silvio Bonaccio

Head of Strategic Projects
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Dr Meret Gaugler

Healthcare Investor
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Pascal Mathis

Founding partner Founderful
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Francisco Fernandez

Serial entrepreneur

Impact

Your support has strengthened ETH Zurich for over 20 years. Here’s what was made possible from 2003 to 2024:

1567
scholarships for outstanding ETH talents
146
start-ups supported
64
professorships across all ETH departments
1251
pioneering research projects

Team & Open Positions

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Dr Elisabeth Abs

Scientific Writing
T +41 44 633 69 35
Email
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Janine Braun

Communications & Campaigns
T +41 44 632 87 27
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Theresia C. Büsser

Partnerships &
Philanthropy Switzerland
T +41 44 633 43 10
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Maria Carastro

Finance & Controlling
T +41 44 632 32 24
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Judith Desam

Assistant to the Managing Director
T +41 44 633 92 96
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Nesma El Khayat

Events
T +41 44 633 82 38
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David Genier

Support Finance & Services
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Franzisca Givotti

Marketing & Communications, Member of the Management Board
T +41 44 632 44 02
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Dr Markus Gut

Partnerships &
Philanthropy Switzerland
T +41 44 633 69 55
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Isabelle Herold

Communications & Campaigns
T +41 44 632 60 61
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Alex Hochuli

Partnerships International, Member of the Management Board
T +41 44 632 49 08
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Tim Jaenecke

Partnerships &
Philanthropy Switzerland
T +41 44 633 82 95
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Dr Olaf Kaltenborn

Partnerships & Philanthropy Germany
+41 44 633 69 60
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Felix Küppers

Research & Philanthropy
+41 44 633 69 80
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Valerie Ledermann

Office & Event Support
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Valérie Mazza-Heller

Partnerships &
Philanthropy Switzerland
T +41 44 632 63 78
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Kristina Milkovic

Graphic Design
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Dr Barbara Orelli Guainazzi

Partnerships International
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Julija Ristova

Assistant Partnerships International
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Ingmar Sacher

CRM
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Lena Serck-Hanssen
(-Itschner)

Projects & Scientific Writing
T +41 44 632 38 84
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Nathalie Sommer

Legacies & Philanthropy
T +41 44 633 36 36
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Remo Spühler

Finance & Services, Member of the Management Board
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Dr Mathias Terheggen

Partnerships &
Philanthropy Switzerland, Member of the Management Board
T +41 44 632 42 29
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Dr Donald Tillman

Managing Director
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Isabelle Vloemans

Communications & Philanthropy
T +41 44 633 88 08
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Elisabeth Wintzler

Legacies & Philanthropy
T +41 44 632 48 48
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Andrea Zeller

Communications & Events
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Open Position

Education and Research: Partnerships and Philanthropy 80-100% (in German)

Open Position

Gift Processing Officer 80-100% (in German)

 

Annual Reports

Annual reports going back further are available for download here or can be sent on request.

Sustainability

Sustainable Investments

The ETH Zurich Foundation attaches great importance to sustainable investments and includes sustainability in its investment strategy according to currently valid ESG criteria (Environmental, Social, Governance). Whenever possible, the Foundation invests in sustainable investment solutions and strives to maximise their portfolio share.

Taxes & Legal Information

Organisation and Financing

The members of the ETH Zurich Foundation Board kindly offer their services on a voluntary basis. Operations are financed by capital gains made from the total assets under management. Should a poor fiscal year lead to insufficient revenue to cover the costs, the fund capital can be used proportionally. The assignments of financial resources are all reported.

Tax deduction

Donations to the ETH Zurich Foundation are tax deductible. All donors automatically receive a donation receipt.

Asset Management

Professional asset management is ensured with binding investment directives. The Foundation’s Investment Committee pays particular attention to following a risk-conscious and sustainable investment strategy.

Auditors

Auditing is carried out in compliance with Swiss GAAP FER regulations by PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, Zurich.

 

Bank details

Bank details for donations in Swiss francs

Bank: UBS Switzerland
Payee: ETH Zurich Foundation, 8006 Zurich
IBAN: CH64 0023 0230 7713 6302 M
BIC-SWIFT: UBSWCHZH80A

Download: QR payment slip

Bank details for donations in euros

E-banking payments in euros within the EU (and Switzerland) with an IBAN number are free of charge (SEPA standard).

Bank: UBS Switzerland
Benefactor: ETH Zurich Foundation, 8006 Zurich
IBAN: CH98 0023 0230 7713 6360 C
BIC-SWIFT: UBSWCHZH80A

Bank details for donations in US dollars

Bank: UBS Switzerland
Payee: ETH Zurich Foundation, 8006 Zurich
IBAN: CH16 0023 0230 7713 6362 R
BIC-SWIFT: UBSWCHZH80A

If you have any questions, please contact Remo Spühler (e-mail).

Gifts from Germany 

Donors from the US can support ETH Zurich tax-exempt through the ETH Zurich Foundation Germany.

Address

ETH Zürich Foundation Deutschland
Mainzer Landstrasse 36
60325 Frankfurt
Deutschland

Bank details

Bank: Commerzbank AG, Niederlassung Frankfurt Nord, 60261 Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland
IBAN: DE22 5004 0000 0332 4431 00
BIC-SWIFT: COBADEFFXXX

Gifts from the US

Donors from the US can support ETH Zurich tax-exempt through the ETH Zurich Foundation USA.