Michael Hirschi

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About Michael Hirschi

As a Swiss-Canadian executive, I’ve earned a reputation as a Swiss Army knife, known not just for my versatility but for my ability to cut through complexity with precision, adapt swiftly to changing demands, and deliver results when it matters most. Whether navigating regulatory complexity, leading transformation initiatives, or uniting cross-functional teams across borders, I bring a balanced mix of strategy, pragmatism, and adaptability to every situation. 🧭 With over a decade of executive leadership experience and a legal background, I specialize in strategy, corporate development, and transformation across sectors like defense, logistics, healthcare, and insurance. I’ve led organizations through complex restructurings, digital transformations, and strategic growth phases, consistently aligning people, processes, and technology to business goals. Currently serving as Head of Staff & Compliance Officer at SwissP Defence AG, I oversee a 40+ FTE division (incl. IT, QM, QA, HSSE), advise the CEO on governance and legal matters, and drive long-term site and business development. My previous leadership roles have included guiding national logistics transformation efforts for the Swiss Armed Forces and managing teams up to 100+ FTE and CHF 100M budgets in the insurance sector. Core Strengths • Organizational Change Management & Strategy Execution • Digital Transformation & IT Program Leadership • Regulatory Compliance & Risk Mitigation • Governance, ESG Alignment & People Leadership • Strategic Planning, M&A Support & Operational Excellence • Multilingual (EN, DE, FR, IT) and skilled in matrix environments Select Achievements Scaled a new profit center to ~20% of company revenue Reduced personnel costs by 3% while retraining employees Delivered process digitalization in insurance, enhancing CX and profitability Co-founded a venture fund financing 20+ early-stage startups Built compliant, customer-centric operations under Swiss FINMA/FOPH oversight I connect dots others don’t see by combining leadership, strategy and transformation to build resilient and future-ready organizations. Let’s connect if you're navigating change, scaling impact, or shaping the future of your business. m.t.hirschi@protonmail.com