Last Thursday evening, smzh had the honor of serving as Presenting Partner for the SBN Dinner, a unique event that brought together leaders from the worlds of business and sports in an inspiring setting. Renowned personalities such as Sergio Ermotti, Alex Frei, Stephan Lichtsteiner, and Diego Benaglio joined our CEO, Gzim Hasani, in highlighting the core values that unite these two fields: resilience, ambition, and teamwork.
In his welcome address, Gzim Hasani emphasized how the values of sports and entrepreneurship rest on the same principles. Successful leaders in business, much like elite athletes, share a remarkable level of discipline and the ability to perform under pressure. In sports, it’s not only about physical strength but also mental resilience, a drive to improve every day, and a commitment to team growth—values that are equally essential in the business world.
For smzh, this commitment to sports reflects its own philosophy: supporting clients on their journey and providing long-term guidance—much like a coach who supports an athlete throughout their career.
This event was organized by the Swiss Business Network (SBN), which is dedicated to creating a platform for interdisciplinary exchange. SBN’s mission to build synergies between business and sports leaders and to foster innovation makes us proud to have supported this event. The connection between sports and business offers new, exciting perspectives and approaches, especially when it comes to leadership strategies, resilience, and personal growth.
The SBN Dinner was not only an evening of networking and personal exchange but also a source of inspiration for our daily work at smzh. Direct contact with individuals who excel in both business and sports serves as a reminder of the value of looking beyond our own industry and learning from other disciplines. In today’s world, it’s often this openness that makes all the difference.
Our thanks to the SBN team for their outstanding organization.
Der Schweizer Finanzplatz steht nach der Übernahme der Credit Suisse durch die UBS vor einem tiefgreifenden Wandel, der insbesondere Schweizer Unternehmen und vor allem KMUs – das Rückgrat der Schweizer Wirtschaft – betrifft. Diese Analyse beleuchtet die Strategie der neuen UBS, ihre Auswirkungen auf das Firmenkundengeschäft und die Chancen für andere Marktteilnehmer, die entstandene Lücke zu schliessen. Zudem wird der Handlungsbedarf für Schweizer Unternehmen aufgezeigt.
