Economy Media manager Roger Elsener elected as new SRF Director
Roger Elsener is to become the new Director of Swiss Radio and Television (SRF). The 47-year-old media manager succeeds Nathalie Wappler, who announced her resignation last September.
11.03.2026, 10:40
11.03.2026, 15:59
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The SRG Board of Directors unanimously followed the recommendation of the SRG German-speaking Switzerland Regional Board with this election, SRG announced on Wednesday morning.
With Elsener, SRF's top management will be filled by a person from outside the company. He is currently CEO of Zattoo, the Swiss internet TV streaming provider. He was previously Managing Director of CH Media Entertainment and has been a member of the Executive Board of CH Media's Radio and TV Group since 2018.
At the same time, the SRG Board of Directors elected Nicolas Pernet as Director of Services and Moritz Stadler as Director of Operations.
The elections will drive forward the transformation project "Enavant", which was launched at the end of 2024, towards a "more digital, leaner and more agile media company", according to the statement.
