2026 Best Managed Companies Award for Three Swiss Companies
This year, three Swiss companies received Deloitte's Best Managed Companies Award for the first time in recognition of their exemplary corporate governance.
At a gala event held at The Hall in Zurich, Deloitte presented three unlisted Swiss companies with the Best Managed Companies Award 2026 Awarded. G. Bopp + Co., Habasit International, and Stallergenes Greer impressed an independent jury with their high level of agility, great resilience, and strong sense of innovation. The award is presented annually by Deloitte—with support from the private bank EFG International, the SIX Swiss Exchange, the Zurich Chamber of Commerce, and the marketing agency WillisHenry.
A Challenging Environment as a Test of Character
Geopolitical challenges, unstable supply chains, and uncertainty surrounding trade tariffs are shaping the current business environment. The three award-winning companies have not only held their own in this highly demanding context but have also continued to grow successfully. Andreas Bodenmann, program manager and head of Deloitte Private, notes: «The award-winning companies have achieved extraordinary results. In a highly volatile and challenging environment, their management teams have impressively demonstrated that they lead and develop their companies in an exemplary manner, thereby strengthening their competitiveness.»
The award is preceded by an intensive, multi-stage evaluation process. Performance is assessed in four key areas: strategy, productivity and innovation, culture and commitment, and governance and finance.
The three new recipients of the Best Managed Companies Award
G. Bopp + Co., headquartered in Zurich, is considered one of the world’s leading manufacturers of precision wire mesh. Since its founding in 1881, the company has evolved from a supplier of coarse wire mesh to a manufacturer of high-tech, ultra-fine mesh. Today, its products are essential components of complex processes in a wide range of applications—«Made in Switzerland.».
Habasit International, headquartered in Reinach, is a leading global supplier of conveyor and drive belts. With a strong focus on quality, reliability, and close collaboration with its customers, the company—founded in 1946—provides products and services that keep industry running. This year, Habasit International is celebrating its 80th anniversary.
Stallergenes Greer International, headquartered in Baar, is a leading global biopharmaceutical company specializing in allergen immunotherapy for human and veterinary medicine. The company’s services span the entire value chain, from product development and marketing to allergy diagnostics and treatment.
16 Requalifier – Gold Standard Confirmed Time and Again
In addition to the three first-time recipients, 16 companies once again qualified for the Best Managed Companies Award this year. Particularly noteworthy are those companies that have qualified for more than three consecutive years and have thus received the program’s Gold Standard: Groupe Acrotec, ATP adhesive systems, Capri Sun Group, ECSA Group, Läderach Switzerland, Teoxane Laboratories, Variosystems, Vista Group, and Wipf Group. Also receiving the gold standard are dss+ Consulting, Killer Interior, Ospelt Group, Revizto, Sowind Group, Swixx BioPharma, and Mantu.
The awards ceremony took place in front of approximately 250 business representatives. Franco Polloni, Head of the Switzerland and Italy Region at the private bank EFG International, paid tribute to the award recipients: «Entrepreneurship, innovation, and long-term thinking are of crucial importance. The Best Managed Companies program recognizes companies that stand out not only for their performance but also for their leadership, resilience, and a clear vision for the future.»
A jury composed of representatives from the business and academic communities
An independent jury consisted of Jens Breu, CEO of the SFS Group; Dr. Katharina Gasser, General Manager at Roche Pharma Switzerland; Carl Illi, owner, Chairman of the Board, and CEO of CWC Textil; Franco Polloni, Head of the Switzerland and Italy Region at the private bank EFG International; Prof. Dr. Thomas Straub, Professor of International Management at the University of Geneva; and Tanja Vainio, member of the Board of Directors of the Franke Group.
The Best Managed Companies Award is a program that recognizes privately held, unlisted companies for their organizational success. Launched in 1993 and conducted in approximately 50 countries, the program has become the most prestigious business award of its kind. Participating companies are evaluated by Deloitte using globally recognized benchmarks and receive an independent assessment of their governance practices and overall performance compared to a global community of more than 1,400 exemplary companies.
Source: Deloitte
