Board of Trustees
Brigitte Berger Kurzen
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Philippe Zurkirchen
Member of the Board of Trustees
Stephan Maeder
Member of the Board of Trustees
Marc Blatter
Member of the Board of Trustees
Office
Thomas Allemann
CEO
Sibylle Dalla Zuanna
Accounting Manager
Tanja Hofmann
Administration
Purpose of the Foundation
The Tschumi Foundation was established to specifically address the Shortage of skilled workers in the Swiss hotel and restaurant industry. It supports students and trainees in need, as well as committed training companies, through targeted funding programs and direct financial contributions. In addition, the Foundation promotes vocational training and continuing professional development at all levels, as well as scientific, economic, and technical research for the hotel and restaurant industry in Switzerland. Another specialism is on supporting low-income apprentices and graduates of vocational schools, as well as events organized by the Swiss Hotel Association that serve the purpose of vocational training and continuing professional development.

Foundation Concept
- Support throughout the entire educational journey—from vocational training to a master’s degree
- Direct financial support for trainees, students, and training companies
- Focus on education, equal opportunity, and fostering the next generation of talent in the hospitality industry
- Clear, fair, and transparent allocation of funding
- A sustainable contribution to securing a skilled workforce in the Swiss hospitality industry
