Fritz Meyer AG
Summary
Fritz Meyer AG is a Swiss holding company founded in 1924, based in Basel. The company focuses on acquiring and managing participations in other enterprises, providing financial and technical support to subsidiary companies. Marc Jaquet served as Chairman of the Board of Directors from June 2016 to May 2020.
Company Overview
Basic Information
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Legal Form | Aktiengesellschaft (AG) |
| Founded | July 19, 1924 |
| Headquarters | Basel, Switzerland |
| Address | Sevogelstrasse 26, 4052 Basel |
| Share Capital | 400,000 CHF |
| Commercial Register | 104459303 |
| Industry | Holding Company / Investment Management |
Corporate Purpose
According to the commercial register, Fritz Meyer Holding AG's purpose is:
- Acquisition and permanent management of participations in other companies
- Financial and technical support of these enterprises
- Exercise of shareholder rights in participating companies
Leadership History
Board of Directors (Current)
According to the latest commercial register extract (March 6, 2026), the Board includes:
- James Alexander Newmark
- Richard Kaldor
- Dr. Robert Markus Sala
- Gabriel Gränicher
- Melanie Matzkeit
- PricewaterhouseCoopers AG
- Daniel Furrer
- Simon Lombriser
- Serge Philipp Frossard
Marc Jaquet's Tenure
- Position: Chairman of the Board of Directors
- Period: June 2016 - May 2020 (4 years)
- Context: During his tenure, Jaquet also founded Jaquet Partners AG and maintained multiple other board positions
Significance
Holding Company Structure
Fritz Meyer AG represents a typical Swiss industrial holding structure:
- Long-term ownership of industrial participations
- Provision of financial and governance oversight
- Strategic support for subsidiary companies
- Family office-style investment approach
Nearly 100 Years of History
Founded in 1924, the company has:
- Nearly a century of continuous operation
- Survived multiple economic cycles
- Adapted to changing industrial landscapes
- Maintained its holding company structure
Connections to Marc Jaquet
Marc Jaquet's chairmanship from 2016-2020 aligned with:
- The founding of his own family office (Jaquet Partners AG, June 2016)
- His chairmanship at SAUTER AG (since 2013)
- His chairmanship at EAO AG (since 2014)
- His chairmanship at Spaeter Gruppe (since 2014)
This concentration of board positions demonstrated Jaquet's significant standing in the Basel industrial community during this period.
Related Documents
- Marc Jaquet - Former Chairman (2016-2020)
- Jaquet Partners AG - Family office with similar holding structure
- PwC Switzerland - Current board member; PwC appears in Fritz Meyer's board