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SME succession in Switzerland: an opportunity for builders

Cornus Holding insight: SME succession in Switzerland.

Dun & Bradstreet Europe just published their 2025 report on SME succession in Switzerland, one of our target markets. The data shows that almost 14% of companies in our size bracket (10–49 employees) are currently looking for a succession solution. They also note that over 90,000 companies will need new management or ownership within the next five years, affecting more than 500,000 jobs at the heart of the Swiss economy.

This is an exciting opportunity for talented mid-career leaders to step into the CEO role of well-established, profitable, cash-generative businesses that have plenty of runway left. Reach out to us if you can see yourself taking the reins of such a business and igniting its next round of growth — not only in Switzerland, but also in Germany or Austria.