Thomas Helbling
Attorney at Law, LL.M.
Education
- Fürsprecher/Rechtsanwalt (1989, University of Berne)
- LL.M., Intellectual Property and Information Law (1997, King’s College London, UK)
- Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test, Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales (1997, London)
- Advanced Management Program (2008, AMP 174, Harvard Business School, Boston, USA)
Professional experience
- CEO Swiss Insurance Association SIA (2017-2021)
- Vice Chancellor of the Swiss Confederation (2008-2016)
- Head Public Affairs Swiss Life Group, Zürich (2003-2008)
- Chairman of the Board of Directors (SVV Solution AG) and various activities in the Federal administration (personal collaborator of two Federal Council members), in umbrella and branch associations (including overall project manager for the Austrian/Swiss candidacy for the 2008 European Football Championship), in law firms (Bern und London) and in the law court.
Languages
German, French, English
Preferred areas of practice
Thomas Helbling focusses on the management of business associations and holds seats on boards of directors. He also advises companies and institutions in the private sector and public administration on matters of commercial and administrative law, policy and strategy.
Further activities
- Swiss Millers Association – President
- Federation of Swiss Food Industries – Member of the board
- Swissexport, Aktiengesellschaft Schweizerischer Käseexporteure – Chairman of the Board of Directors