SPIE Switzerland appoints Christian Villar as Managing Director of SPIE MTS

Satigny, 1 October 2026 – SPIE Switzerland announces the appointment of Christian Villar as Managing Director of SPIE MTS. He officially takes up his position on 1 October 2026 and succeeds Roberto Patera. Christian Villar will also become a member of the Executive Board of SPIE Switzerland. In this role, he will be responsible for continuing the development of SPIE MTS activities and strengthening its position in the Swiss market. 

With more than twenty years of experience in building automation, technology infrastructure and the management of multidisciplinary teams, Christian Villar brings a strong leadership background and in-depth knowledge of the Swiss market. Throughout his career, he has held several management positions combining technological expertise, business development and operational responsibility. 

His career has led him to manage complex projects, develop new business activities and support the transformation of infrastructure through innovative solutions addressing performance, energy efficiency and sustainability challenges. 

“We are very pleased to welcome Christian to SPIE Switzerland. His leadership, strategic vision and in-depth knowledge of our markets are essential assets in supporting the growth of SPIE MTS and consolidating our position as a leading partner in electrical infrastructure, energy services and technical solutions for buildings and infrastructure,” says Edgar Lehrmann, acting CEO and CFO of SPIE Switzerland. 

Christian Villar: “I am proud to join SPIE MTS at a key moment in its development. Together with the teams, we will continue pursuing our ambition to provide our customers with innovative and sustainable solutions. Our goal is to strengthen our position in our strategic markets and support our customers in meeting their technological, energy and digital transformation challenges.” 

Under his leadership, SPIE MTS will continue its strategy of growth, customer proximity and operational excellence in order to strengthen its positioning in the fields of electrical infrastructure, energy efficiency, building modernisation and the development of sustainable solutions for its customers.