Nonexecutive Director for Industrial Digital Growth

Switzerland·Technology & Digital Platforms·Industrial software and technology-enabled engineering· Zurich·Posted 30 July 2026

Applications close 28 December 2026

Industrial software and technology-enabled engineering

The problem this seat exists to solve

An industrial technology business is expanding recurring software and service revenues alongside established products. The director will challenge the commercial strategy and ensure growth assumptions reflect customer buying behaviour, delivery capability and sustainable economics. You will assess management’s ability to translate technical differentiation into measurable customer and financial value.

Where your challenge will be needed

Review market prioritisation and whether product investment addresses a defensible customer need.
Challenge recurring revenue assumptions, account expansion plans and concentration in major customers.
Scrutinise partner economics, channel conflict and the cost of supporting complex enterprise contracts.
Review commercial leadership succession and incentive arrangements that influence the quality of growth.

How the board will judge the contribution

First quarter: establish board visibility of the principal growth assumptions and commercial risks. Within six months: review one priority market or product strategy against customer evidence.

Within twelve months: assess progress in revenue quality, retention and profitable expansion against the approved plan.

Commercial depth required

The role requires executive B2B technology commercial experience, financial literacy and the judgement to challenge strategy at board level.

Additional useful experience includes prior director experience and exposure to transitions from product sales to recurring software or service models.

Role scope

This is a nonexecutive appointment. The director contributes through the chair to collective board decisions and oversight; management retains responsibility for execution.

Availability

An initial three-year appointment is envisaged, with approximately eighteen to twenty-four days annually for meetings, preparation and committee work. Start date, remuneration, travel and on-site attendance will be agreed for the appointment.

Terms

Where the board sits: Zurich, Switzerland
Applications close: 28 December 2026
Appointment: Board appointment
Engagement: An initial three-year appointment is envisaged, with approximately eighteen to twenty-four days annually for meetings, preparation and committee work.
Cross-border: International candidatures are accepted.
Time commitment in this market: Typically 6–10 board meetings a year plus committees and a strategy retreat; SMI boards carry a heavier load than the headline count suggests.

Before you apply — Switzerland

No nationality test applies to a director. The company must be capable of being represented by someone domiciled in Switzerland, which an officer can satisfy — it does not have to be you or any other director.

Residency test: At least one person domiciled in Switzerland must have signing authority for the company (CO Art. 718(4)).
Nationality test: None.
Work authorisation: A non-executive director attending board meetings does not require a residence permit. Executive roles do, and non-EU/EFTA nationals face a quota system.
Tenure limit once appointed: No statutory cap. The Swiss Code of Best Practice asks boards to consider tenure in assessing independence and to disclose their reasoning.

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