The Board of Directors confirms Laurent Yerly as the new General Director of the Fund. He will take office on May 15, 2025. In the meantime, Olivier Gumy will take over the interim business.
Following the resignation of Gilles André, announced last August, Commissioner Lorenz Fivian, in office until December 17, 2024, initiated the selection process to find a successor. After examining various applications, he decided to select and hire Mr. Laurent Yerly for the position of Director. However, the newly installed Board of Directors wanted to have an interview with Laurent Yerly to ensure that he met the Fund’s strategic requirements. After an assessment, the Board of Directors was convinced of Mr. Yerly’s expertise and vision and confirmed his appointment. The new Director General will take office on May 15, 2025. In the meantime, and according to the press release of December 18, 2024, Mr. Olivier Gumy will take over the interim duties.
A solid career
Laurent Yerly is 52 years old and, as current State Treasurer, has extensive experience in public administration and financial management. He holds a degree in business administration from the University of Fribourg and a master’s degree in public administration from IDHEAP. His career has taken him to key positions. He was an economic councilor at the Treasury, then head of the department of financial management tools and subsidy management before becoming State Treasurer. He was also a member of the Board of Directors of the PKSF (formerly the Executive Board) from 2012 to 2014.
Laurent Yerly is 52 years old and, as current State Treasurer, has extensive experience in public administration and financial management. He holds a degree in business administration from the University of Fribourg and a master’s degree in public administration from IDHEAP. His career has taken him to key positions. He was an economic councilor at the Treasury, then head of the department of financial management tools and subsidy management before becoming State Treasurer. He was also a member of the Board of Directors of the PKSF (formerly the Executive Board) from 2012 to 2014.
A strategic mission at the heart of the cash register
The Director General plays a central role in the management and development of the Fund. As a link between the Board of Directors and the administration, he ensures that the strategies decided and decisions taken by the Board of Directors and the various committees are implemented. He is responsible for managing activities, coordinating the Fund’s activities and ensuring effective management in key areas such as real estate, investments, insurance and general services. He is also responsible for overseeing ambitious strategic projects, managing budgets and financial plans, and internal communication. Through these activities, the Director General ensures that the strategic directions are understood, shared and implemented at all levels of the institution.
The Board of Directors and all the Fund’s employees are looking forward to Mr Yerly’s arrival and the new dynamism he will bring. He will strengthen the role of the PKSF as a trusted partner for its insured members and as a major player in the field of pensions.
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