Director of FONDATION SUISA since July 2026. Responsible for the strategic and operational management of the Foundation, as well as the further development of its funding activities. Previously, he served for many years as managing director of BeJazz and held various roles within the Swiss music scene, including as chair of the City of Bern’s Music Commission and managing director of Suisse Diagonales Jazz. For him, music is both a profession and a personal passion.
fabio.baechtold@fondation-suisa.ch

Responsible for planning and implementing the Foundation’s own projects, including Swiss attendance at international music trade fairs and events, work grants and publications. He is furthermore responsible for administrative duties concerning the Foundation Board and the financial and management commission.
Lawyer with further training in project and NPO management as well as applied psychology. In his spare time, he is a singer and co-composer in a folk-rock band.

marcel.kaufmann@fondation-suisa.ch8

Responsible for the back office of the FONDATION SUISA, for offering support to projects (such as international trade fairs and events), for translations, for prize-giving ceremonies, communication and accounting.

muriel.royer@fondation-suisa.ch

Responsible for the administration of funding applications, subsidies, accounting and the maintenance of the computer park. Secretariat of the Artistic Committee.
Teaching diplomas (organ and theoretical branches; Neuchâtel Conservatory); Concert diploma (organ; HEM Lausanne); Chartered Specialist in Accounting and Financial Management, Federal Diploma of Higher Education.

nicolas.viatte@fondation-suisa.ch

Responsible for strategy and implementation of FONDATION SUISA’s internal and external communications, e.g. website content, social media presence, media and public relations work. Master’s degree in Communication and Business Administration from the University of Zurich. She is also a booker at a Zurich club, DJ and columnist.   

rosanna.grueter@fondation-suisa.ch