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Discover the mission of APIA Swiss
Independent Professional Directors

Who are we? What are the goals of our association? What does an independent director mean?
APIA Swiss is a non-profit association founded in January 2018. Its mission is to promote and professionalize the role of Independent Director.


With the increase in legal obligations and the number of complex issues surrounding a business,
Its management is becoming increasingly complex. The manager doesn't always have the time to deal with
all of these aspects. Guidance and support from a structured board of directors are then essential.
Recommended. This helps maintain a clear vision of the company's role and missions.
To define how, legally and practically, to achieve its goals. To create and adapt strategies.
To anticipate risks based on reality in order to ensure the sustainability of the company.


At APIA, our independent directors are first and foremost professionals. Current or former business leaders, they possess the experience and skills necessary to serve on a board.
administration.


The board of directors' competencies:

  • The company's strategic direction, called "Senior Management"«
  • The organization of society
  • Financial control and accounting management
  • The appointment of persons responsible for management and representation
  • Preparing General Assemblies and implementing decisions
  • Inform the judge in case of over-indebtedness

How to set up your board of directors? Who to choose? What profile? What skills? How to ensure they will defend the company's interests?
A board of directors must be represented by people who have specific skills.
For example, in taxation, law, IT, and above all, with extensive experience in business management. Diverse, complementary profiles capable of anticipating the future. One of APIA's goals is to provide competent independent directors in various fields.
areas of activity to meet the needs of Swiss SME managers.

What are the advantages of adding a Director to your board of directors?
Independent APIA :

  • He has no stake in the company, which guarantees his impartiality.
  • He brings a complementary vision and skills, for example, an administrator
    independent consultant who has a thorough understanding of issues related to digitalization.
  • He pulls the leader out of his isolation by exchanging information with complete transparency and in full
    confidentiality.
  • He is not financially dependent on a director's mandate.
    APIA Swiss has set itself the following objectives:
  • Spreading good governance practices in SMEs
  • To increase its visibility and integration into the SME ecosystem with the active support of its
    partners
  • Continuously strengthen the competence of its members as independent directors
  • To grow its membership while maintaining a high level of standards
  • Focus on the network of SMEs in French-speaking Switzerland

APIA hopes in this way to contribute in its own way to the competitiveness of the Swiss economy.
To keep you informed on this topic, we will regularly publish content on the importance of
Governance in SMEs in Switzerland. Sharing experiences and, above all, remaining at your disposal.
to answer all your questions.


APIA Swiss Team
February 2022