Michael Bachmann

Non-executive Director, Member of the Board
Based in Zug, Michael Bachmann brings extensive experience in executive search and board-level leadership assessment across the DACH region, with a strong focus on Swiss-headquartered companies in financial services, technology, start-ups, and family-owned businesses. He advised organisations on C-suite and board appointments, succession planning, and non-executive director roles across industries.
As a Board Member of Tagliabue & Partners, he supports the firm’s strategic growth and acts as a sparring partner to the leadership team in his role as a non-executive board member. He brings a unique blend of executive leadership, board experience, and advisory depth to help organisations navigate complexity and drive sustainable growth.
Commitment
Michael Bachmann is committed to enabling leaders and organisations to unlock their full potential through clarity, inner transformation, and strategic alignment. His work bridges business performance with human development, combining analytical rigour with a deep understanding of leadership dynamics, organisational culture, and strategic decision-making.He believes that sustainable success emerges when strategic ambition, personal leadership maturity, and organisational coherence converge.
Work experiences
Board Member
Tagliabue & Partners
2026-present
Executive Advisor and Founder
Michael Bachmann Consulting GmbH
2015–present
Board Member
P. Graf Kaffee Rösterei AG
2024–present
Partner Leadership Consulting & Board Chairman
Witena Leadership Advisory
2010–2021
Lecturer – Change Management and Leadership
ZfU International Business School
2010–2016
Senior Executive Roles
AXA Group
1998–2010
Background education
University of Bern - Master of Law
INSEAD
International Coaching Certificate – Executive Coaching
ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences
CAS Leadership, Coaching & Change Management
University of St. Gallen
Board Governance Programme