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“A strong impact starts in the right place”
Interview with Corina Salomon, Head of Community & Promotion Management, Wincasa. Temporary promotion and event spaces are playing an increasingly important role in the positioning and activation of real estate. At the same time, their marketing is often fragmented and resource-intensive. With the PromoPoint platform, Wincasa bundles such spaces across Switzerland and makes them digitally accessible. In this interview, Corina Salomon, Head of Community & Promotion Management, explains how the offering was developed, how it works and what added value it creates for owners, operators and users.
Wincasa secures property management mandate from PUBLICA
As of 1 January 2027, Wincasa will take over the comprehensive management of the entire real estate portfolio of PUBLICA, one of Switzerland’s largest pension funds. As a single provider, Wincasa will assume full responsibility for the portfolio — from property management and ESG services to construction management and the administration of VAT asset accounting. PUBLICA granted the mandate following a multi-stage tender process supported by POM+ Consulting AG.
Webinar: How data paves the way to sustainable real estate portfolios
November 26, 2025 | 11:00-12:00 a.m. | Online. Implementing sustainability - data-based and reliable. Buildings are responsible for around 40% of energy consumption and almost a quarter of CO₂ emissions in Switzerland. Despite major progress, the need for energy-efficient renovations remains high. Especially when it comes to achieving sustainability targets in the portfolio.
Successful centre management in action – Wincasa has been managing Sihlcity for over 18 years
Sihlcity is considered one of the most complex urban entertainment centres in Switzerland. Wincasa has been responsible for managing the centre for over 18 years, ensuring that shopping, dining, culture, working and living blend together to create a harmonious overall experience.
Dynamism, creativity, and pure energy
Wincasa is currently training 34 apprentices in two exciting professions: customer service specialist and real estate and trust clerk. The apprentices are based at various locations throughout Switzerland. Once a year, they all come together for Apprentice Day – a great opportunity to get to know each other personally, exchange experiences, and strengthen team spirit.
Wincasa strengthens property management expertise within the Executive Board
Wincasa is aligning its Executive Board consistently with specialization: Gabriella Gassmann, currently Head of Services & Projects at Wincasa, will take over leadership of the newly focused Residential division and simultaneously join the Executive Board. Thomas Hinderling will continue to lead the Center & Mixed-Use Site Management (CMSM) division and, in addition, will now oversee all commercial properties within Wincasa’s portfolio.
A New Neighbourhood Comes to Life: First Occupancy at Tivoli Garten in Spreitenbach
Right next to the well-known Shoppi Tivoli, a new urban space is emerging: Tivoli Garten. Since mid-July, more than 400 rental flats have been gradually filled with life. The phased handover is coordinated by Wincasa – led by the Baden office and supported by colleagues across the region. It quickly became clear: this volume could only be handled together.
Papilio: Working together for successful restructuring
Wincasa and UBS launch new advisory service for private property owners. With Papilio Property Solutions, Wincasa and UBS Switzerland Ltd offer property owners an innovative and practical service that provides efficient, sustainable and strategic support for individual renovation projects. The new offering combines technical building analysis, personal advice and financing support under one roof – with the aim of increasing property values in a targeted manner and securing long-term returns. On request, we can also take care of the implementation of the renovation project.
Wincasa shows its strength on the market – first half of 2025 sees successful contracts
Wincasa closed on exciting new contracts in the first six months of this year, demonstrating the confidence that existing and new clients have in Switzerland's leading real estate services provider. The new contracts include management of the complete portfolio of the Akara Swiss Diversity PK Fund (ADPK), the BLKB Sustainable Property Fund and the TX Group, and centre and mixed-use site management for Arab Bank Switzerland. This new business shows how attractive Wincasa’s services are for complex properties and portfolios of various use types throughout Switzerland.
Change of management at Wincasa: continuity thanks to internal succession
After twelve successful years as CEO of Wincasa, Oliver Hofmann has decided to take on a new challenge outside the company as of August 2025. His successor has already been appointed: Philipp Schoch, a long-standing member of the Wincasa Executive Board, will take over as CEO in July 2025.
From real estate to community: Wincasa's approach to shopping centres and mixed-use sites
As a leading real estate services provider, Wincasa has a specialised department for the management of shopping centres and mixed-use areas (CMSM). In French-speaking Switzerland, Philippe Schroff (Regional Director) and the teams of Yvan Meyer, Real Estate Area Director for Geneva, and Christian Chappuis, Real Estate Area Director for the rest of French-speaking Switzerland, take an innovative and people-focused approach to projects in the region. With their experience in the retail and hospitality industries and their extensive real estate expertise, they tell us about their profession.
ESG data management reimagined: Wincasa integrates collection, processing and reporting of your sustainability data
The requirements for ESG reporting are increasing: investors, regulatory authorities and benchmarks such as GRESB demand reliable, auditable sustainability data. However, many owners struggle with scattered, unstructured information and a high level of manual effort. Wincasa offers a solution that optimises the entire process from data collection to reporting.
Wincasa is taking a new approach to CMSM division: two experienced real estate service providers are taking on management roles
As part of the further development of the Center & Mixed-Used Site Management (CMSM) division, Wincasa is dividing the ‘Strategy & Services’ team into two separate teams as of 1 April 2025. This restructuring will specifically strengthen competencies and further expand services for customers. The two new units will be headed by two experienced real estate service providers, Corina Salomon and Alexa Müller, who will report directly to Thomas Hinderling, Head of CMSM and a member of the Wincasa management board.
Wincasa becomes Silver Partner of Swiss Sports Aid
The Swiss Sports Aid Foundation will establish its Zurich location in our shared headquarters, Connect, at Glattpark. This will create an inspiring environment to promote athletic goals and enable success.
Philipp Schoch is the new CEO of Wincasa
As of July 1, 2025, Philipp Schoch has assumed the role of CEO at Wincasa SA. With over 15 years of experience in the company, he brings strong expertise in property management, the development of new business units, and leading large teams.
Shopping Arena: everyday life, highlights and exciting insights
Experience the Shopping Arena, the largest shopping centre in Eastern Switzerland, up close. In our short videos, centre manager Fabienne Diez gives insights into her everyday life, talks about events, sustainability and funny experiences.
“Whether in Zurich or Lausanne – whether I’m studying or working – I learn something new here every day”
Agathe Schmitt works for Wincasa Construction Management. The native of Lausanne is currently working with the Zurich team. How did this come about? How does she divide her time between work and studies? Agathe reports on her experiences in both parts of the country and in the dynamic environment of construction management.
“No two days are alike”
For five years now, Geraldine Stocker has been working in Olten as an administrator for commercial real estate. What does she like most about the job? And how has the TOM changed her job profile?
“The mix of off-site appointments and office is really cool”
Jeremy Kriemler has served as Letting Specialist, Residential Property, at the Bern location since March. What does the TOM programme mean to him? And what does he like best about his job?
“Talk to people and you’ll always find something in common”
Daniel Gmür works for the Wallisellen branch in Zürich Nord as Technical Manager, Residental Property. Following a career in carpentry, he joined Wincasa six months ago. What does the TOM programme mean to him? And what are his favourite parts of the job?
“Taking responsibility and setting a good example for others”
Patrick, what exactly does a location manager do?
Wincasa's company fleet is going electric and digital
Wincasa is introducing another sustainability measure: its new company vehicle fleet is entirely electric, can be booked digitally and is available to employees outside working hours at attractive prices, including for personal use. Wincasa has partnered with Urban Connect for its vehicle fleet operations.
“Everything is digital, flexible and convenient”
Melissa Binz has been at the Basel location for a year and a half as Administrator, Residential Property Management. What changes has the TOM programme meant for her and her 15 colleagues at the location?
Urs Ringgenberg becomes new CFO of Wincasa
As of 1 January 2025, Urs Ringgenberg will become CFO of Switzerland's leading real estate service provider. The experienced finance and IT expert will take over from Stefan F. Meier and join Wincasa's Executive Board in this role.
Wincasa breaks new ground in property management
Switzerland's leading property service provider is breaking new ground in property management with its innovative target operating model. In order to provide its services in an even more needs-oriented manner, Wincasa is separating its property management into residential and commercial and reorganising its teams - for the benefit of tenants, property owners and employees. By the end of 2025, 18 walk-in locations for residential tenants and eight locations for commercial tenants will be opened across Switzerland.
What are the advantages of the TOM? Philipp Schoch, Head of Management, on the new business model
The Target Operating Model (TOM) will reorganise the management of Wincasa by the end of 2025. Philipp Schoch, member of the Executive Board and Head of Property Management at Wincasa, answers six questions.
Sandro Engeler takes over the management of Sihlcity
Sihlcity, the urban entertainment centre in the south of Zurich, will have a new manager in Sandro Engeler from 1 August 2024. The largest shopping centre in the city of Zurich, which has been managed by Wincasa since it opened in 2007, is a crowd puller: It attracts an average of 20,000 visitors per day.
UBS and Wincasa launch new advisory solution for energy-efficient renovations of investment properties
Zurich, 10 April 2024 – Energy-efficient renovations are key to ensuring that properties remain in a contemporary condition and maintain or increase their value. However, renovation projects are often complex, and the advantages are not always immediately discernible. In addition, the collaboration of numerous experts is required. The cooperation between UBS and the Swiss real estate service provider Wincasa, a company of the Implenia Group, brings decisive advantages: renovations of investment properties will be easier and seamless to implement. The importance of energy-efficient renovations in investment properties can be seen in the emission of greenhouse gases – with a share of approximately 25% the real estate sector is the second largest emitter in Switzerland.
New Regional Head of Center & Mixed-Use Site Management
Center & Mixed-Use Site Management (CMSM) is growing steadily. The division is now represented in five Swiss regions. As a result, a new position has been created in the form of Regional Head of CMSM.
CMSM: Two shopping centers on the winners' podium
A representative survey by Blick.ch and Statista determined which companies offer the best customer service when it comes to lifestyle and shopping. Two shopping centers managed by Wincasa made it onto the podium. The Shopping Arena and Sihlcity won gold and silver in the shopping category.
Practice conversion or new build: what doctors need to consider as tenants
Medical practices have to meet high standards and the premises have very specific characteristics. There are a number of points to consider when moving into medical practice premises.
Center management in focus
Shopping centers are booming, especially in the run-up to Christmas. This makes it all the more important that every process behind the scenes is in place and properly coordinated.
Social sustainability is gaining in importance
The term sustainability encompasses many aspects. In addition to ecological and economic components, real estate owners are also increasingly focusing on social sustainability.
The country needs green leases
In order to achieve the climate targets in Switzerland, the active involvement of consumers is essential, says Samuel Escher, Project Manager Facility Management at Wincasa.
New ESG platform for efficient management of sustainability data
The real estate industry is responsible for around a third of global greenhouse gas emissions and faces the urgent challenge of reducing them. Wincasa proactively supports its customers on the path to net zero.
La Praille: A look behind the scenes
The La Praille shopping center is a perfectly coordinated ecosystem. La Praille has been attracting the crowds for over 20 years.
Community Management: Ein Areal zum Leben erwecken
In mixed-use areas, there is an increasing focus on neighbourhood management or community management. The aim is for life in the area to meet the various needs of its residents. Wincasa has recognized this trend and is actively promoting community management services. With success.
Center Regensdorf: A trio looks back
The Regensdorf center has been under the management of Wincasa for 10 years. A success story in the popular Furttal meeting place.
Victor Award for CEO Oliver Hofmann
The "Victor Lifetime Award" has been presented to a Swiss personality from the retail real estate industry since 2013. This year's winner is Oliver Hofmann.
Wincasa is being sold to Implenia
Swiss Prime Site sells Wincasa to Implenia. Employees and managers will be transferred.
Exciting insights from business development
How can the 2022 financial year be assessed from Wincasa's perspective? What challenges can we expect in 2023? Head of Business Development, Andy Kürsteiner, provides information in an interview with ImmoDay.
Innovation meets shopping
Wincasa offers various forms of DigitalExperience. One example of this is The Cube in Sihlcity, which stands for innovation in action. Here, center operators can also be inspired and experience state-of-the-art technology.
Home office without stumbling blocks
Flexible forms of work and working from home have been part of everyday working life since coronavirus at the latest. Wincasa has been enabling its employees to work in a hybrid model since 2019. In addition to the technical requirements, there are also legal issues to consider.
Expert interview with Oliver Hofmann
In the March issue of the specialist magazine ExpertFokus, four real estate experts - including Wincasa CEO - answer questions about the current and future challenges facing the sector.
Focus on gray energy
The significant contribution of the building sector to Switzerland's greenhouse gas emissions is undisputed in terms of achieving national and global climate targets. As an indicator of the ecological footprint of a building, attention is increasingly being paid to gray energy.
The Shopping Arena celebrates its birthday
From March 6, the west of the city will be buzzing with activity. The Shopping Arena is celebrating its 15th birthday with numerous activities, events and competitions. Only recently, the largest department store in Eastern Switzerland already had something to celebrate: record sales in 2022.
Digital reception: successful concept expands
The proptech company streamnow, a subsidiary of Wincasa, is constantly driving forward digitalization projects to optimize the customer experience. This is being implemented with digital receptions for a wide variety of property types.
Fabienne Diez becomes the new manager of the Shopping Arena
From April 2023, the current Shopping Arena Marketing Manager Fabienne Diez will take over the management of the center. With this internal Wincasa succession solution, the Shopping Arena team will continue to write the success story.
Sihlcity hires new center management
As of December 1, 2022, Sihlcity Urban Entertainment Center will be under new management.
Sustainable energy supply with anergy
New energy from waste heat - the Shopping Arena St. Gallen will rely on a sustainable energy supply in the future.
Suisse Romande is once again represented on the Executive Board
Christophe Chatelet is the new Head of Construction Management at Wincasa. He will take on this role on January 1, 2023 and join the Wincasa Executive Board.
Center and Mixed Use Site Management: The best of both worlds
The Wincasa Center & Mixed-Use Site Management (CMSM) will be reorganized from 2023. Based on the positive experience with the combined CMSM locations, this organizational form is now being adapted for the whole of Switzerland.
When the cell phone opens the front door
The Riverside Quarter is located on the former Sulzer site in Zuchwil. Residents of the site benefit from a fully digitalized customer journey. This is managed by the Wincasa subsidiary streamnow, which enables the living of the future.
Photovoltaics and electromobility - a dream team for the power supply of the future
Switzerland relies on solar energy. The Swiss solar industry has been rushing from record year to record year, and not just since the Ukraine crisis began to affect the energy markets.
New Work: Working world of the future
There is a great need for new, flexible forms of work - everyone is talking about New Work. Real estate service providers such as Wincasa are addressing this issue in order to meet the ever-changing needs of customers and offer suitable solutions.
"Harmony is important"
Guillaume Teboul has been the new director of the Signy Center since January 2022. The current issue of La Côte magazine features a portrait of the French-born director.
Center & Mixed-Use Site Management: Expansion to the west and south
Wincasa's Center & Mixed-Use Site Management (CMSM) department is expanding and creating the second combined CMSM location in Switzerland with the Romandie hub in Signy (VD): three centers and two sites in French-speaking Switzerland are being brought together in the hub. At the beginning of May 2022, the Centro Lugano Sud was also opened in Ticino.
" Building bridges between the different tenants "
The A-One business center operated by Wincasa is one of the newest members of the MUSM family. Site Manager, Yann Tellenbach, explains in an interview why mixed-use site management has great potential.
The Cube: There is nothing to buy in this store
With The Cube - Experience Innovation, Wincasa is implementing a new and innovative store concept in the Urban Entertainment Center in Sihlcity. A showroom where products can be experienced and tried out, but not purchased on site, only online. The Cube opens its doors today, May 5, 2022.
Strengthening the digital transformation: Holger Blase becomes the new Wincasa CTO
Holger Blase will become the new Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) of Wincasa and a member of the Executive Board on June 1, 2022. With this personnel decision, Wincasa is underlining its ambition to play a leading role in the digitalization of the real estate industry.
Wincasa takes over management mandate from IMMOFONDS and IMMOFONDS suburban
As Switzerland's leading real estate service provider, Wincasa is taking over the management of Immofonds Asset Management AG's real estate portfolio. The focus is on residential properties throughout Switzerland.
Sustainability: "Not a sprint - a marathon"
Sustainability is a central aspect of Swiss Prime Site's corporate management. As part of the Group, Wincasa is committed to training and raising awareness of the relevant issues among its employees and customers.
Mixed-use site management: it's the big picture that counts
The central tasks in mixed-use site management primarily include traditional management tasks. However, services such as the coordination of cooperation between several owners on the same site are increasingly in demand.
Largest installation of charging stations in Switzerland
Wincasa successfully supports and advises owners and decision-makers on sustainability issues. Developing and successfully implementing sustainability strategies is particularly useful and in demand for shopping centers. The most recent example is the Shopping Arena in St. Gallen.
Center & Mixed-Use Site Management: Thomas Hinderling becomes new division manager
Thomas Hinderling will become the new Head of Center & Mixed-Use Site Management (CMSM) at Wincasa as of 1 May 2022. He takes over the position from Felix Kubat, who is leaving the company at his own request. This will result in a double internal succession solution: Thomas Hinderling will become the new Head of CMSM and Philipp Arnold will succeed him as Head of Mixed-Use Site Management (MUSM) German-speaking Switzerland.
Portfolio expansion of mixed-use site management in French-speaking Switzerland
With the A-One Busines Center in Rolle (VD), French-speaking Switzerland is gaining further growth in the area of mixed-use site management.
Why city center locations remain attractive for retailers
Wincasa CEO Oliver Hofmann speaks plainly about real estate in the Handelszeitung and answers the latest questions from the industry.
Five years of mixed-use site management
Wincasa's Mixed-Use Site Management (MUSM) is celebrating its fifth birthday. The demand for services in the area of mixed-use sites continues unabated: MUSM is still on course for growth in 2022.
The supreme discipline of site development
The development and management of sites is one of the most complex areas of expertise in the real estate world. Over the past 20 years, numerous sites have been repositioned or redesigned both in city centers and in suburban agglomerations - including Stücki Park in Basel. A success story.
Implementing climate neutrality in the real estate portfolio
Climate change is also leading to far-reaching changes in the real estate sector. Wincasa supports institutional real estate owners in their strategic implementation.
E-mobility by Wincasa
Wincasa is convinced that by 2035, around 85% of all charging will take place at home or at work - 15% in shopping centers or public places.
Management interview with Oliver Hofmann
As a leading integrated real estate service provider, Wincasa is represented throughout Switzerland with 31 locations and around 1,000 employees in every region. The company manages real estate assets of around CHF 74 billion.
Pull in, plug in, get started
Booking meeting rooms or team offices on-demand is the latest trend. This service is now also available at the innovative Stücki Park Life Science Hub under the name ZIP.
Know-how transfer from professionals for professionals
Together with Livit and in collaboration with the HWZ and the SVIT, Wincasa has developed a course in real estate accounting HWZ. The fact that the two largest industry players on the market are launching a course of study together with the Association of the Real Estate Industry and the HWZ is a first. The practice-oriented course has a modular structure and will start for the first time in March 2022.
Sustainable optimization of existing properties
Wincasa supports owners in the sustainable optimization of their real estate portfolios with a new business unit.
BIM: The digital twin on the rise
The digitalization of the real estate industry is leading to far-reaching changes. However, the digital building model, the digital twin, is not just about data, but above all about new roles and collaborative working models.
For sustainable building: Wincasa enters into partnership with Madaster Switzerland
Wincasa becomes a new partner of Madaster Switzerland. This partnership enables efficient and simplified use of materials throughout the life cycle of a property. The Madaster material passport provides customers with an overview of all the elements needed to realize circular ambitions at the touch of a button.
Frank Ohoven is the new Head of Key Account Management at Wincasa
The new Head of Key Account Management at Wincasa is Frank Ohoven. The 48-year-old takes up his position with immediate effect. In this role, he will report directly to the CEO and will be a member of the Executive Board.
"Together we can lead the industry into a new era"
Wincasa has its own training facility for its employees in the form of the Management Training Center. The initial focus is on onboarding, where appropriate courses are offered in all areas, says Roland Ramseier, Head of Training Center Management at Wincasa.
New Work: Wincasa and memox intensify partnership
Wincasa is expanding its partnership with memox, a company specializing in flexibly bookable and usable meeting and workshop rooms. The two companies are thus responding to the changing needs of the post-pandemic working world and aim to meet the demand for more flexible services in the office space market with integrated offerings for real estate owners.
Riverside: Concentrated expertise on the site
The "Riverside" is being built on a former Sulzer site in Zuchwil, Solothurn. Wincasa is making a decisive contribution to the success of this project and is involved with three business units.
Making shopping an experience
A visit to the shopping center is no longer just about buying goods and merchandise. Various offers such as cinemas, restaurants and events complement shopping and turn it into an experience. This versatility is what makes a visit to a shopping center so special and holds enormous potential for the future.
" We make a significant contribution to the development of new industry standards. "
Since its inception, facility management has been a rapidly changing field with a multitude of facets.
Fully digital customer journey in the office too
A breath of the future has been blowing through Oerlikon since May 2021. The visitor tour in the new Toro1 complex is fully digitalized. This is unique in Switzerland. The Wincasa subsidiary streamnow is responsible for the planning and implementation.
"A charging station increases the attractiveness of a property "
Wincasa has its own department dedicated exclusively to the topic of e-mobility. This is because Wincasa has recognized that the topic is more than just a trend.
Wincasa Home makes living easier
Wincasa is making life easier for its tenants. With the digital tenant platform Wincasa Home - the latest development from Wincasa subsidiary streamnow. The online channel for residential tenants went live at the beginning of August 2021.
Wincasa Home makes your tenants' lives easier
Wincasa reaches another milestone on its digitalization journey. The latest development from Wincasa subsidiary streamnow is the digital tenant platform Wincasa Home. The online channel for residential tenants went live at the beginning of August 2021.
Stefan F. Meier becomes new Chief Financial Officer of Wincasa
Stefan F. Meier, a proven financial expert, is taking over the position of CFO at Wincasa.
Sustainability - a key factor for real estate
Real estate owners are now setting themselves ambitious targets for reducing CO2 emissions. To counteract this development, Wincasa has a team of sustainability specialists and ensures coordinated planning and implementation of sustainability projects.
Digitized rental process thanks to e-signature
With E-Rent, Wincasa has launched an innovative tool that completely digitizes and automates the rental of outdoor parking spaces.
Wincasa continues to rely on proven working model
Convenience. Any room. Any time. This mission of location-independent working was already successfully implemented and practiced at Wincasa before the outbreak of the pandemic.
Rising demand for e-charging infrastructure
Electromobility is on the rise. To ensure that this remains the case and that the topic of electromobility continues to gain momentum, there is an urgent need for more charging infrastructure at tenants' homes.
Riverside: Off to new shores
Unique, urban and at the same time surrounded by greenery: Riverside is a new district being built on the former Sulzer industrial site in Zuchwil, Solothurn. Operating such a site also places new demands on those responsible for operations and site management.
Mixed-use site management Basel under new management
From May 1, Stéphanie Brack will be the first woman to take on the position of Head of Mixed-Use Site Management and is also the youngest person responsible for MUSM at Wincasa. She is responsible for the Stücki Park, Spenglerpark and Klybeck sites.
Impact of COVID-19 on real estate management
The pandemic has been restricting us for over a year and has brought with it many challenges. People are spending more time at home and their own four walls have become even more important. This also has an impact on management.
Achieving ambitious climate targets thanks to CO2 reduction
Sustainability is a key issue in the real estate sector. Many real estate owners and companies have set themselves ambitious sustainability targets.
Wincasa on the way to the digital future
Digitalization, transformation, blockchain and big data are terms that are constantly used in today's working world.
"E-Rent" reaches top 3
As part of the Digital Top 10, the best and most promising digitalization tools from the areas of property management, construction, facility management, investment and portfolio management, retail & marketing, etc. are identified each year in the run-up to the Digital Real Estate Summit.
Oliver Hofmann in the NZZ am Sonntag
At the beginning of the year, CEO Oliver Hofmann
New strong trio for French-speaking Switzerland
Wincasa's real estate management team in French-speaking Switzerland has been joined by three proven experts. The new Regional Manager West is Luca Ippoliti.