Nicolas Pernet

Biography

Dr. Nicolas Pernet is Head of Publishing and new business for the Blick Group, after prior positions as Head of Marketing, Project Leader CEO Office and Corporate Development Digital Business at Ringier AG. He has completed his studies at the University of St.Gallen and holds a Ph.D. in Marketing. He strongly believes in the power of established media brands and is persuaded that digitization will continue to deliver breakthrough innovations in the media sector and loves being part of it. Away from work, he is a family man, married and father of two children. Apart from his family, he is an outdoor man, an active hiker and still dreams of longer winters with more snow.

About Blick Group, Ringier, Switzerland

Ringier is a diversified media enterprise operating in 18 countries and employing some 6,900 people. Established in 1833, Ringier today operates media brands in the print, TV, radio, online and mobile arenas. The company also runs successful publishing, entertainment and internet businesses. Now in operation for more than 180 years, Ringier is noted for its pioneering spirit and individuality and is committed to independence, freedom of expression and diversity of information. Ringier is a familyowned company whose headquarters are in Zurich. (www.ringier.com)