Meet the CFO #12 with Daniel Schmucki | SIX

Going public is still considered the supreme discipline. Start-up founders in particular dream of ringing the stock exchange bell, as is the case with IPOs on the NYSE. Standing on the balcony and showing the world that you have made it must be a great feeling. But how do you run the stock exchange as CFO? What are the earnings pillars, who are the shareholders? Daniel Schmucki filled the role of CFO at Zurich Airport for almost ten years before taking over at SIX in 2017. Such industry changes are rare - usually a "more of the same" is considered the best reference for the next job. We quickly agree that things can be different and that one can therefore be more courageous when filling a position. In the podcast, Daniel Schmucki talks about the growth strategy of SIX, his opinion on Bitcoin & Co and how the political discussions with the EU affect his business model. We also find out whether he misses the smell of paraffin and how differently the protagonists in the two industries operate.