Bruno SCHENK

CEO

Basel, Switzerland23 yrs experience

Key Highlights

  • Over 25 years of international management experience.
  • Expert in business transformation and strategic thinking.
  • Passionate about building cultures of excellence and trust.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned leader in Managed Services and Digital Transformation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business TransformationStrategic ThinkingBusiness DevelopmentMarket PositioningLeadership DevelopmentOrganizational Culture

Other Skills

Change ManagementManaged ServicesGlobal OperationsClient Relationship ManagementExecutive CoachingBoard DevelopmentBoard of DirectorsBoard RelationsBoard GovernanceLawCorporate LawBusiness StrategyBusiness Process ImprovementProgram ManagementService Delivery

About

With over 25 years of international management experience across diverse industries and regions, I bring deep expertise in leveraging data, technology, and human potential to drive value, innovation, and sustainable growth. My strengths lie in strategic thinking, business transformation, and new market development — combined with a hands-on mindset and an ability to lead complex change with speed and clarity. Certified through Gallup’s StrengthsFinder as an Achiever, Arranger, Learner, Responsibility-holder, and Activator, I lead innovation through structured execution, unlocking momentum where others see ambiguity. I am passionate about building cultures of excellence, agility, and trust — and I believe real impact happens when vision meets ownership. Whether leading digital initiatives, scaling global operations, or entering new markets, my focus is always on exceeding customer expectations through tailored, forward-looking solutions

Experience

23 yrs
Total Experience
2 yrs
Average Tenure
1 mo
Current Experience

Ntt data business solutions

Executive Head Europe & Member Global Business & Managed Services Leadership

Apr 2026Present · 1 mo · Europe · Hybrid

  • Executive Head Europe – Large Enterprise Practice (SAP & ServiceNow and beyond)
  • Leading the growth and expansion of large enterprise business across Europe, shaping complex transformation journeys and connecting strategy, execution and long-term value creation. Focused on unlocking new opportunities beyond core platforms, strengthening market positioning and building high-impact client relationships across industries.
  • Member of the Global Business and Managed Services Leadership Team
  • Contributing to the global strategy, scaling business models and driving integration across regions, offerings and delivery. Supporting the evolution of managed services and global business to ensure sustainable growth, operational excellence and consistent value delivery at scale.
Business TransformationStrategic ThinkingChange ManagementManaged ServicesGlobal Operations

Basel area business & innovation

Advisor, Entrepreneur and Coach

Nov 2025Present · 6 mos · Basel, Switzerland · Remote

  • The Basel Area is home to many leading international companies and a growing number of innovators. If you’re looking to join a vibrant future-focused ecosystem, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you need help finding the right business location, launching or growing a company, creating a Swiss corporate entity, or connecting with partners, we can help. I’m part of the Venture Connect team.

Thry(f)

Founder & Managing Partner | Advisor & Strength Coach @ THRY(F)

Oct 2025Present · 7 mos · Switzerland · Hybrid

  • Founded and lead THRY(F), empowering leaders and organizations to thrive consciously.
  • Focus on driving growth in personal resilience, organizational culture and strategic execution.
  • Provide executive advisory, coaching and interim leadership to foster authentic leadership and clarity.
Leadership DevelopmentOrganizational CultureExecutive Coaching

Wipro

Country Head & Managing Director - Switzerland

Jun 2024Sep 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos · Zürich Metropolitan Area · On-site

  • By bringing together consulting, design, engineering, implementation, and operations, we make our clients’ ambitions a reality, orchestrating a holistic portfolio of capabilities that enable digital transformation.

Capco

Board Chair

Jun 2024Sep 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos · Zürich Metropolitan Area · Hybrid

  • Chairman of the CAPCO (a Wipro company) Switzerland branch, statuary role and creating shared values to market, customers and partners

Zhaw school of management and law

Advisory Board Member

Mar 2024Present · 2 yrs 2 mos · Switzerland · Hybrid

  • Advisory Board Member at the Institute for Business Informatics (IWI) of the ZHAW – bridging business and technology. I support IWI in aligning research and teaching with real-world relevance, helping shape practice-oriented discussions around digitization, IT governance, and sustainable innovation. With a keen interest in leveraging digital transformation for societal and business benefit, I contribute advisory insights to topics such as AI, data strategy, and digital health. Proud to be part of a community driving “from information to innovation.”

The twelve . one

Founder & Rider

Aug 2023Present · 2 yrs 9 mos · Zurich, Switzerland · Hybrid

  • RAAM (Race Across America) - A crazy cycling ride from Oceanside towards Annapolis, over 4850 km and 53000 meters of climbing, in less than 12 days. My vision is simple. Boost your mindset, don't dream, act, road safety and inclusion. It's not about winning, its about doing it - you won't regret.

Eviden

Chairman & CEO

Apr 2023May 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo · Zurich, Switzerland · On-site

  • Eviden (part of the Atos Group) business that brings together its digital, big data and security business lines. It will be a global leader in data-driven, trusted and sustainable digital transformation. A next-generation digital business, Eviden stems from worldwide leading positions in digital, cloud, data, advanced computing and security.

Cloudreach, an atos company

Board Member & CEO

Apr 2022May 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Zurich, Switzerland

  • … your cloud journey specialist, covering all hyper scalers! Join us, we are hiring

Sec consult (schweiz) ag

Chairman & CEO

Aug 2021May 2024 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Zurich, Switzerland

  • SEC Consult is one of the leading consultancies in the field of cyber and application security. The company specializes in information security management, security audits, penetration testing, ISO 27001 certification support, cyber defense and secure software certification. SEC Consult is part of Atos.

Atos

2 roles

CEO & Chairman Atos Switzerland

Jan 2021Jun 2023 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • Trusted partner for your Digital Journey - as technology continuously disrupts the norms, our clients can rely on us to guide them through a successful digital transformation. At Atos, we embrace this journey, striving to remain the trusted partner that delivers digital empowerment to our clients. We are globally recognized for our strong leadership in Sustainability.

Head of Infrastructure and Data Management & Executive Board Member

Jul 2019Jan 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Our IDM portfolio includes; Cloud & Orchestrated Hybrid Cloud, Classic DC operations (non Cloud), Mainframe Business Critical Operations, Digital & Classic Workplace Services, Network operations, SAP/Hana and Application Operations, Transformation Services (incl. maintenance), Business Process Services (BPO), UCC (former Unify) and IoT Services (Things + Edge + End-to- End Mgt) plus other Services

Unify

Chairman & CEO

Apr 2020Oct 2023 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Zurich, Switzerland

  • Unify is the Atos brand for Communications and Collaboration. We are one of the world’s leading communications software and services brands, providing integrated communications and collaboration solutions worldwide. Our customers range in size from 5 employees to 500,000+ employees. Important - This role is in addition to my current appointments at Atos

Zühlke group

Senior Business Development Executive

Oct 2017Jun 2019 · 1 yr 8 mos · Switzerland

  • ... empowering ideas - that is our mission. We enable our clients to achieve business innovation, from first idea to success in their markets.

Ericsson services croatia

President & CEO

Jun 2014Apr 2017 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Zagreb, Croatia (Commuting)

  • Leading a large business opportunity for our customers (mainly DT and HT) in optimising all stakeholders financial results and shareholder values. Focusing on innovation, change, business sustainability and 3rd party management while performing a large business transformation.

Ericsson

2 roles

Executive Strategy Consultant / Post Sales Management Region Latin Americas

Promoted

Jun 2013Jul 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Post Sales Managment of all MS related business in Region Latin Americas. Tailoring business and operation strategies for our Cutomers in Region Latin Americas by applying a consumer centric approach and matching the business goals into operations (Network to Business Operation Transformation). Leading, defining, assessing and consulting large scale transformation opportunities enabling future growth, aiming high consumer loyality (NPS), at low OPEX. Creating a innovate environment and change part of the DNA - visionary thinking, translated into executable strategy and sticking transformation journey.

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Oct 2012Jun 2013 · 8 mos

  • Senior Executive Consultant, Change Leader and COO, heading the Business establishment and operational phase for Reliance Industries Pan India Greenfield Wireline/Wireless Network. We create digital lifestyle for Indias demanding market and customers. Creating the upmost modern Organization and Network with Customer Centrism, and constant developed Skills, Innovation, Flexibility and Change - plus driving the Share Holder Value ahead, with Strategic, Organisational, People, Business, Tools and Process establishment and development, starting at companies Vision and Strategy. We accelerate Change from the roots. Services / Managed Services.

Projectexplorer.org

Member Board of the Directors

Feb 2012Mar 2014 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Worldwide

  • Founded in 2003 by Jenny M. Buccos, ProjectExplorer.org is a nonprofit organization (501c3) that produces free, online global travel series. Designed for family and classroom, ProjectExplorer.org provides students with access to peoples and places they may never have seen or knew existed.
  • ProjectExplorer.org’s multi-award winning online video series, photos, educational blogs, and lesson plans are provided free-of-charge. ProjectExplorer.org’s programs cover multiple subject areas that foster cross-cultural understanding.
  • To accomplish its mission, ProjectExplorer.org relies on corporate and government sponsors, as well as individual supporters. It is with your help that ProjectExplorer.org is made available free-of-charge to the learners of the world, so that we all might better understand one another. It’s time to Go Global with ProjectExplorer.org!

Alcatel-lucent bulgaria ltd.

General Manager (MD) / Services & Transformation

Dec 2009Sep 2012 · 2 yrs 9 mos · South East Europe / Bulgaria

  • Did lead and build up a new entity, sales support in getting the contract, transitioned and transformed 3000 people, providing mobile, fix and TV services to the Bulgarian market. Created and executed a transformation and change leadership program, enhancing peoples skills, while keeping the customers network on national top level and supported growth, cost optimisation and quality improvements, plus supported fast launch of new services and products.

Alcatel-lucent network management services india ltd.

Director for Transition and Business Optimization

May 2009Dec 2009 · 7 mos

  • Leading the Transition of Bharti Airtel Ltd. in INDIA Wireline Outsourcing, 4100 HC transferred

Alcatel-lucent ltd. hc

Director - Global Transition and Transformation Management

Sep 2008Jan 2012 · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • Consulting and Coaching large International Outsourcing (Managed Services) Projects / Opportunities - with a best in class delivery transition and transformation management framework - implementing successful change

Alcatel-lucent schweiz ag

Engagement and Transition Director

Dec 2006Sep 2008 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Part of Sales Team, Due Diligence, Leading Transitions and part of Transformations on several deals

Cablecom (upc)

Head of Business Analysts, Senior Business Analyst

Jan 2005Nov 2006 · 1 yr 10 mos · Switzerland

Telelan ltd.

COO / CTO and Exec. Management Board

Jan 2002Jan 2005 · 3 yrs

  • Focussing on business growth and organizational excellence, implementing new technologies and added customer value through new channels and products

Education

Harvard Business School

Diploma — Advanced Management Program

Jan 2011Jan 2011

University of St.Gallen

Board — Board and Governance

Jun 2023Mar 2024

INSEAD

Diploma of Education — VALUE - Vision And Leadership Unfolding Excellence

Apr 2022Mar 2023

IMD

Diploma of Education — Cyber Security

Apr 2022May 2022

London Business School

Diploma of Education — Sustainability Strategies & CSR

Jun 2021Jul 2021

Harvard Business School Executive Education

Alumni Course — Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management

Jan 2020Jan 2020

MIT Sloan Executive Education

Certification — Digital Business Strategy

Jan 2020Jan 2020

University of Bern

EMBA — Business Analysis / General Management

Jan 2006Jan 2007

Eidg. dipl. Wirtschaftsinformatiker I & II

WI I and II

Jan 1999Jan 2004

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