Change in Leadership at Miele Switzerland: Enzo Farina Succeeds Rico Fallegger

After 15 highly successful years as Managing Director of Miele Switzerland, Rico Fallegger will be moving on to the next chapter of his life effective June 30, 2026. Enzo Farina, the current sales director and member of the executive board, will take the helm on July 1, 2026—an experienced leader who will ensure a seamless transition that promises both continuity and fresh momentum.

Rico Fallegger leaves behind a strong foundation

With great personal dedication, strong entrepreneurial skills, and a clear focus on sustainable success, Rico Fallegger has played a key role in shaping Miele’s success story in Switzerland. Under his leadership, the Swiss sales subsidiary—thanks to a clear strategic focus on quality, innovation, and customer focus—grew to become the third-largest and most profitable within the entire Miele Group.

«It has been a great honor for me to have been able to steer the course of Miele Switzerland as managing director over the past 15 years,» said Rico Fallegger. «Many thanks to the entire team for their trust and cooperation. Together, we have achieved a great deal and played a key role in shaping the highly successful development of Miele Switzerland.»

Fallegger strongly recommends his successor: «Enzo Farina is a godsend for Miele Switzerland. He knows the company like the back of his hand and has proven what he’s capable of during the eight years he’s been with us. With a blend of continuity and innovation, he has taken the sales division to the next level.»

Enzo Farina: An experienced strategist with a deep understanding of brands

Enzo Farina has more than 25 years of professional experience in international technology and consumer goods companies, as well as an MBA. His expertise includes strategic sales management and the development of B2B, B2C, and direct-to-consumer channels. He is regarded as a detail-oriented strategist with strong planning skills and a deep commitment to the brand. A particular focus of his work is on people management and coaching—which he considers key factors for achieving sustainable sales results.

His career has been shaped by leadership roles at global companies such as IBM, Lenovo, and Philips, where he gained extensive experience in key account management, business unit leadership, profit and loss responsibility, and channel and partner management. Enzo Farina has been with Miele since 2018: initially for about two years as Head of Field Sales, and since 2020, as Director of Sales, he has been responsible for Miele Switzerland’s overall sales strategy.

A seamless transition with a clear vision for the future

«For me, Miele stands for the highest quality, and I am proud to have the opportunity to serve as managing director of this forward-looking family-owned company in the future,» said Enzo Farina. «What Rico Fallegger has achieved with and for Miele Switzerland over the past 15 years is impressive.» His goal is to continue on the path the company has taken, consistently and with a clear vision for the future: «Thanks to Rico’s tremendous dedication, the company’s foundation in Switzerland is more than solid. I want to build seamlessly on that and use my expertise to further advance Miele Switzerland. Of course, there will also be a few new initiatives.»

Miele was founded in 1899 and remains owned by the founding families, the Mieles and the Zinkanns. The company operates 19 production sites, eight of which are in Germany, and employs approximately 23,500 people worldwide. The Swiss sales subsidiary has approximately 450 employees.

More information: www.miele.ch