Die Wertschaffer AG

What Die Wertschaffer AG does

Die Wertschaffer AG is a Swiss management consulting collective founded in 2022 and headquartered in St. Gallen, composed of eight self-employed entrepreneur-partners (Thomas Tanner, Tobi Frei, Marcel Gamweger, Felix Heimgartner, Daniel Gillmann, Roman Köppel, Daniel Meyer, Sabine Peter). The firm serves Swiss small and medium enterprises (KMU) with advisory and training services across six core domains: Strategy & Transformation, Customers & Markets, Innovation & Technology, Succession & Generational Change, Leadership & Organisation, and Processes & Supply Chain. The differentiating positioning is that each partner operates his or her own business alongside the Wertschaffer practice, so client engagements are delivered by practitioners with firsthand operational experience rather than career consultants.

The firm's service portfolio combines bespoke consulting with structured, cohort-based education. Consulting engagements are quote-based and partner-led. Training offerings include the Führungspraktiker certificate program (CHF 6,600 per participant, 12 modules), a healthcare-sector leadership track (Pflege & Gesundheit), the LinkedIn Masterclass workshop (CHF 499), and the Future Automotive Retail executive education program co-developed with IMO-HSG at the University of St. Gallen. The company operates from three regional offices (St. Gallen/Ost, Baar/Zentral, Burgdorf/West) and is co-located at Switzerland Innovation Park Ost. No proprietary software, app, or API platform underpins the offerings; technology use is limited to standard web infrastructure and AI topics that are advised upon rather than productized.

Revenue mechanics are entirely professional-services-based, with no disclosed ARR, no external funding, no acquisitions, and a partner-owned ownership structure. Distribution is direct and relationship-driven: each partner acquires clients through personal networks, referrals, and LinkedIn thought leadership. Marketing channels consist primarily of organic social media, the firm's website, and event-led programs at partner venues. The customer base is broadly distributed across Swiss SMEs, with emerging specialization in healthcare leadership and automotive retail.

Name

Die Wertschaffer AG

Legal name

Die Wertschaffer AG

Website

https://wertschaffer.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Die Wertschaffer AG is a Swiss consulting collective of eight independent Unternehmer (entrepreneurs) who provide strategy, succession, supply chain, and leadership advisory alongside cohort-based training programs to small and medium enterprises (KMU) across Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management Consulting

NAICS

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611), Other Management Consulting Services (541618), Human Resources Consulting Services (541612)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Strategy & Corporate Development Consulting (BPAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Organization Design & Operating Model Consulting (BPAHAGAB), Leadership Development & Executive Coaching (BPAHAGAD), Innovation, Product & R&D Consulting (BPAHACAM)

Keywords

• Management consulting
• Business advisory services
• Leadership development
• SME consulting
• Succession planning

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Gallen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Management Consulting: Partners provide advisory and consulting services across six core domains: Strategy & Transformation, Customers & Markets, Innovation & Technology, Succession & Generational Change, Leadership & Organisation, and Processes & Supply Chain. Services are billed on a project or engagement basis, with individual partners handling client relationships.
2. Leadership Development Programs: The company runs structured leadership training programs (Führungslehrgänge) for SME professionals and healthcare workers. Programs are delivered in cohorts at multiple locations, priced at CHF 6,600 per participant, and result in a certificate upon completion.
3. Executive Education Programs: The company co-delivers executive education programs in partnership with academic institutions (e.g., Future Automotive Retail with IMO-HSG). These programs generate revenue through participant fees and reinforce the company's thought leadership positioning.
4. Short Workshops and Masterclasses: The company offers short-format training workshops such as a LinkedIn Masterclass at CHF 499 per participant, targeting professionals and SME clients at the Switzerland Innovation Park Ost.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Die Wertschaffer AG is a management consulting collective of eight independent entrepreneur-partners that delivers advisory services to Swiss SMEs across six domains: Strategy & Transformation, Customers & Markets, Innovation & Technology, Succession & Generational Change, Leadership & Organisation, and Processes & Supply Chain. In addition to project-based consulting, it runs structured leadership development programs (Führungslehrgänge) for SME professionals and healthcare workers, executive education programs in partnership with the University of St. Gallen (IMO-HSG), and short-format workshops such as the LinkedIn Masterclass.

Product overview

Die Wertschaffer AG is a management consulting firm consisting of independent entrepreneurs who support SMEs across all strategic and operational challenges. The portfolio includes practical leadership training programs (Führungslehrgänge) for SMEs and healthcare professionals, executive education programs like Future Automotive Retail with IMO-HSG, and LinkedIn Masterclass workshops. The core consulting services span six domains: Strategy & Transformation, Customers & Markets, Innovation & Technology, Succession & Generational Change, Leadership & Organization, and Processes & Supply Chain. The company operates from three Swiss locations (Ost/St. Gallen, Zentral/Baar, West/Burgdorf) and emphasizes pragmatic, hands-on approaches using workshop formats.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Führungslehrgänge für Fachkräfte im KMU und Pflege & Gesundheit 12-module cohort-based leadership practitioner programs for SME professionals and healthcare/nursing professionals in Switzerland, priced at CHF 6,600 per participant and leading to a certificate on completion. Each cohort includes case studies, peer exchange, and personal projects.
• Praktikerlehrgang Führung für Fachkräfte im KMU Mittelland Leadership practitioner program for SME professionals in the Mittelland region (Burgdorf/Luzern/Olten), running 12 modules from March to September 2026, priced at CHF 6,600 per participant.
• Praktikerlehrgang Führungskraft – Pflege & Gesundheit Leadership practitioner program specifically designed for healthcare and nursing professionals (Pflege & Gesundheit) who are stepping into leadership roles, delivered in cohort format.
• Future Automotive Retail (Executive Education with IMO-HSG) Executive Education program co-developed with IMO-HSG (University of St. Gallen), targeting automotive retail professionals. Three modules address digital transformation, customer-centric solutions, and future-proof business models, leading to an HSG certificate.
• LinkedIn Masterclass Three-module workshop on LinkedIn strategy for customer acquisition, investor outreach, and growth-focused positioning, covering LinkedIn trends, content management, and AI tools for lead management; CHF 499 per participant.
• Strategie & Transformation Strategy and transformation consulting covering business model development, revenue mechanics, digital transformation, sustainability/ESG, and owner strategy for SMEs, led by Managing Partner Tobi Frei.
• Kunden & Märkte Customer and markets consulting including market ecosystem development, sales and marketing strategy, segmentation, complex B2B sales, and brand positioning, led by Partner Roman Köppel.
• Innovation & Technologie Innovation and technology consulting covering innovation management, product and service innovation, startup collaboration, smart work, and AI technology adoption for SMEs.
• Nachfolge & Generationenwechsel Succession and generational change consulting including succession planning, successor support, business valuation, organisational restructuring, and governance structures for family businesses, led by Managing Partner Felix Heimgartner.
• Führung & Organisation Leadership and organisation consulting covering leadership development, talent management, motivation, corporate culture, board support, and responsible governance.
• Prozesse & Supply Chain Processes and supply chain consulting covering logistics, process automation, supply chain strategy, procurement optimisation, technology and engineering support, and supply chain forensics for IPO, M&A, and PMI activities, led by Partner Daniel Meyer.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• IMO-HSG (Institut für Mobilität, Universität St. Gallen)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Die Wertschaffer AG is a cooperation partner in the Executive Education program 'Future Automotive Retail' alongside the IMO-HSG. Partners Thomas Tanner, Tobi Frei, Roman Köppel, and Marcel Gamweger serve as entrepreneurial sparring partners within the program, ensuring business modelling translates to actionable concepts. The program targets automotive industry professionals and leads to an HSG certificate.
• Switzerland Innovation Park OstcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025The company is co-located at the Switzerland Innovation Park Ost in St. Gallen. This location serves as a venue for Wertschaffer programs including the LinkedIn Masterclass and Future Automotive Retail modules. The partnership provides access to an innovation ecosystem of startups, researchers, and SMEs.
• Markus SchwingelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Markus Schwingel is the lead industry expert and contact person for the Future Automotive Retail program, collaborating closely with the Wertschaffer team. He is referenced as a 'Branchexperte' (branch expert) whose experience complements the Wertschaffer's business modelling support.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IFJ Institut für Jungunternehmen: St. Gallen-based institute focused on SME founder and growth-stage advisory in Switzerland. Highly comparable to Wertschaffer in customer segment (Swiss SMEs), regional base (Eastern Switzerland), and focus on succession and SME strategy.
• ZfU International Business School: Swiss provider of management and leadership training programs for SME professionals. Directly comparable to Wertschaffer's Führungslehrgänge in target audience (Swiss KMU), program format (cohort-based leadership certification), and pricing tier.
• HWZ Hochschule für Wirtschaft Zürich: Swiss private university offering executive education and leadership programs. Directly comparable to Wertschaffer's executive education and Führungslehrgänge in target audience (Swiss professionals) and program format (cohort-based certificates).

Emerging players

• zeb consulting: European consulting firm specializing in strategy, operations, and supply chain advisory. Comparable to Wertschaffer's Prozesse & Supply Chain and Strategie & Transformation practices and in serving mid-market clients.
• Möhrle + Partner: German SME advisory boutique serving family-owned and mid-market companies on strategy, succession, and transformation. Comparable to Wertschaffer in client segment (KMU), succession focus, and boutique practitioner-led model, though active in DACH rather than Switzerland.

Broad incumbents

• PwC Switzerland: Big 4 advisory firm with a broad Swiss SME and corporate practice. Overlaps with Wertschaffer on strategy, succession, operations, and digital transformation work, with significantly greater bench depth.
• BearingPoint Switzerland: European-origin management and technology consultancy with a Swiss presence. Comparable in management consulting focus and serving mid-market / SME clients across strategy, operations, and transformation.
• Deloitte Switzerland: Big 4 advisory firm with a full Swiss practice covering strategy, operations, technology, and human capital. Overlaps with Wertschaffer on all six service domains but at significantly larger scale and breadth.
• BDO Switzerland: Global accounting and advisory network with a substantial Swiss SME consulting practice covering strategy, succession, and operations. Comparable in serving Swiss KMU across multiple advisory domains but with significantly larger scale.

Regional players

• Kalaidos Fachhochschule: Swiss private university group offering applied executive education across multiple campuses. Comparable in executive education delivery and target segment but operates as an academic institution rather than a practitioner-led collective.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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