Corporate governance
Viseca is committed to providing clear, transparent information and to safeguarding the interests of shareholders and investors. The central management bodies consist of the Board of Directors and the Executive Board. In carrying out their activities, they are guided by Viseca’s Code of Conduct.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is responsible for the overall leadership of Viseca. It is authorised to pass resolutions on all matters that are not reserved for or delegated to the General Meeting or another body of the company. It consists of seven members and is elected for a term of three years at the Annual General Meeting in accordance with the evergreen principle. The maximum term of office is 12 years.
Pascal Niquille became a member of the Board of Directors in 2015 and has been Chairman of the Board of Directors of Viseca Payment Services SA since 2017. Pascal Niquille studied law at the University of St. Gallen (HSG) and graduated with a lic. iur. Degree from the university. He then worked for UBS in various roles in Switzerland and abroad. From 2009 until the end of February 2021, he was Chairman of the Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer of Zuger Kantonalbank. Since then, he has been an independent member of various boards, including the Board of Directors of Finnova AG Bankware.
Roland Altwegg has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2022. Since September 2021, he has headed the “Products & Investment Services” department at Raiffeisen Schweiz. Prior to this, he worked for more than ten years in various management roles at Raiffeisen Schweiz. Before joining Raiffeisen, he was Head Market Risk at Bank Sarasin. Roland Altwegg studied Economics at the University of Basel and is a qualified financial analyst and asset manager as well as a Certified International Investment Analyst (CIIA).
Pedro Chapinal has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2023. He has been with EFG Bank AG since 2016, most recently in the role of Chief of Staff of the Group COO. Before joining EFG Bank, he worked at Finter Bank Zurich Ltd from 2013 to 2016, most recently as COO, where his responsibilities included the integration of Finter Bank into Bank Vontobel AG as part of the takeover. He has also held positions at Arab Bank (Switzerland) Ltd., BT Global Services in Amsterdam and Credit Suisse in Zurich. Pedro Chapinal studied Communication and Computer Science at ZHAW and holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Rochester.
Pascal Niquille became a member of the Board of Directors in 2015 and has been Chairman of the Board of Directors of Viseca Payment Services SA since 2017. Pascal Niquille studied law at the University of St. Gallen (HSG) and graduated with a lic. iur. Degree from the university. He then worked for UBS in various roles in Switzerland and abroad. From 2009 until the end of February 2021, he was Chairman of the Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer of Zuger Kantonalbank. Since then, he has been an independent member of various boards, including the Board of Directors of Finnova AG Bankware.
Roland Altwegg has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2022. Since September 2021, he has headed the “Products & Investment Services” department at Raiffeisen Schweiz. Prior to this, he worked for more than ten years in various management roles at Raiffeisen Schweiz. Before joining Raiffeisen, he was Head Market Risk at Bank Sarasin. Roland Altwegg studied Economics at the University of Basel and is a qualified financial analyst and asset manager as well as a Certified International Investment Analyst (CIIA).
Pedro Chapinal has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2023. He has been with EFG Bank AG since 2016, most recently in the role of Chief of Staff of the Group COO. Before joining EFG Bank, he worked at Finter Bank Zurich Ltd from 2013 to 2016, most recently as COO, where his responsibilities included the integration of Finter Bank into Bank Vontobel AG as part of the takeover. He has also held positions at Arab Bank (Switzerland) Ltd., BT Global Services in Amsterdam and Credit Suisse in Zurich. Pedro Chapinal studied Communication and Computer Science at ZHAW and holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Rochester.
Pascal Niquille became a member of the Board of Directors in 2015 and has been Chairman of the Board of Directors of Viseca Payment Services SA since 2017. Pascal Niquille studied law at the University of St. Gallen (HSG) and graduated with a lic. iur. Degree from the university. He then worked for UBS in various roles in Switzerland and abroad. From 2009 until the end of February 2021, he was Chairman of the Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer of Zuger Kantonalbank. Since then, he has been an independent member of various boards, including the Board of Directors of Finnova AG Bankware.
Roland Altwegg has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2022. Since September 2021, he has headed the “Products & Investment Services” department at Raiffeisen Schweiz. Prior to this, he worked for more than ten years in various management roles at Raiffeisen Schweiz. Before joining Raiffeisen, he was Head Market Risk at Bank Sarasin. Roland Altwegg studied Economics at the University of Basel and is a qualified financial analyst and asset manager as well as a Certified International Investment Analyst (CIIA).
Pedro Chapinal has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2023. He has been with EFG Bank AG since 2016, most recently in the role of Chief of Staff of the Group COO. Before joining EFG Bank, he worked at Finter Bank Zurich Ltd from 2013 to 2016, most recently as COO, where his responsibilities included the integration of Finter Bank into Bank Vontobel AG as part of the takeover. He has also held positions at Arab Bank (Switzerland) Ltd., BT Global Services in Amsterdam and Credit Suisse in Zurich. Pedro Chapinal studied Communication and Computer Science at ZHAW and holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Rochester.
Executive Board
The Executive Board implements the strategy adopted by the Board of Directors and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the company. It consists of the CEO and CFO, the divisional heads, namely the Chief Product Officer, Chief Customer Officer and Chief Information Officer, and the Managing Director of Viseca Card Services SA.
Max Schönholzer has been Chief Executive Officer of Viseca Payment Services SA since September 2018. He previously worked for Zurich Insurance, among other companies, for 15 years, most recently as a member of the Executive Board and Head of Claims at Zurich Switzerland. Between 2017 and 2018 he was CEO of health insurer Sanitas. Max Schönholzer earned the qualification of Dipl. Phys. ETH and went on to qualify as a Master of Business Administration at Harvard Business School in Cambridge, USA.
Michael Walther has been Chief Financial Officer of Viseca Payment Services SA since January 2021. He also performs this function for Viseca Card Services SA through a service mandate. He previously worked at Arbonia for nine years, most recently as CFO of the Windows division. Between 2009 and 2011, he worked as Group Controller / Head of Controlling International Division at Stadler Rail Group. Prior to that, he worked at EY for around six years in the auditing department. Michael Walther is a qualified auditor and holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Applied Sciences of Eastern Switzerland.
Stefan Brunner has been Chief Product Officer of Viseca Payment Services SA since March 2024. Previously, he worked for UBS for more than 20 years in various functions, most recently as Product Lead for the UBS Digital Banking Platform and Digital Security. Other positions included Chapter Lead Digital Banking Products and Head Digital Banking. Before joining UBS, he worked for Citibank N.A., among others, where he also completed his commercial banking apprenticeship. Stefan Brunner qualified as a business economist at a university of applied sciences and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a specialisation in business informatics from ZHAW.
Max Schönholzer has been Chief Executive Officer of Viseca Payment Services SA since September 2018. He previously worked for Zurich Insurance, among other companies, for 15 years, most recently as a member of the Executive Board and Head of Claims at Zurich Switzerland. Between 2017 and 2018 he was CEO of health insurer Sanitas. Max Schönholzer earned the qualification of Dipl. Phys. ETH and went on to qualify as a Master of Business Administration at Harvard Business School in Cambridge, USA.
Michael Walther has been Chief Financial Officer of Viseca Payment Services SA since January 2021. He also performs this function for Viseca Card Services SA through a service mandate. He previously worked at Arbonia for nine years, most recently as CFO of the Windows division. Between 2009 and 2011, he worked as Group Controller / Head of Controlling International Division at Stadler Rail Group. Prior to that, he worked at EY for around six years in the auditing department. Michael Walther is a qualified auditor and holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Applied Sciences of Eastern Switzerland.
Stefan Brunner has been Chief Product Officer of Viseca Payment Services SA since March 2024. Previously, he worked for UBS for more than 20 years in various functions, most recently as Product Lead for the UBS Digital Banking Platform and Digital Security. Other positions included Chapter Lead Digital Banking Products and Head Digital Banking. Before joining UBS, he worked for Citibank N.A., among others, where he also completed his commercial banking apprenticeship. Stefan Brunner qualified as a business economist at a university of applied sciences and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a specialisation in business informatics from ZHAW.
Max Schönholzer has been Chief Executive Officer of Viseca Payment Services SA since September 2018. He previously worked for Zurich Insurance, among other companies, for 15 years, most recently as a member of the Executive Board and Head of Claims at Zurich Switzerland. Between 2017 and 2018 he was CEO of health insurer Sanitas. Max Schönholzer earned the qualification of Dipl. Phys. ETH and went on to qualify as a Master of Business Administration at Harvard Business School in Cambridge, USA.
Michael Walther has been Chief Financial Officer of Viseca Payment Services SA since January 2021. He also performs this function for Viseca Card Services SA through a service mandate. He previously worked at Arbonia for nine years, most recently as CFO of the Windows division. Between 2009 and 2011, he worked as Group Controller / Head of Controlling International Division at Stadler Rail Group. Prior to that, he worked at EY for around six years in the auditing department. Michael Walther is a qualified auditor and holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Applied Sciences of Eastern Switzerland.
Stefan Brunner has been Chief Product Officer of Viseca Payment Services SA since March 2024. Previously, he worked for UBS for more than 20 years in various functions, most recently as Product Lead for the UBS Digital Banking Platform and Digital Security. Other positions included Chapter Lead Digital Banking Products and Head Digital Banking. Before joining UBS, he worked for Citibank N.A., among others, where he also completed his commercial banking apprenticeship. Stefan Brunner qualified as a business economist at a university of applied sciences and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a specialisation in business informatics from ZHAW.
Code of Conduct
Viseca attaches great importance to acting responsibly and professionally. This is reflected in our Code of Conduct, which is based on our values and principles. The Code applies to all employees up to and including the Executive Board and helps us to make ethical decisions and maintain Viseca’s high standards.
