In a complex, fast changing environment, companies must master many challenges. Assisting these companies around the world with our interdisciplinary teams, and helping them to succeed, fascinates and motivates me every day.

Markus Thomas Schweizer

EY EMEIA Japan Business Services Leader Client Service Partner | EY Switzerland

Passionate about helping Japanese companies succeed in EMEIA, driving growth and creating long-term value. Father of three children, avid golfer, wine lover, at home in the Swiss Alps.

Markus Schweizer is the Japan Business Services Leader for EY EMEIA, appointed in January 2020. He also serves some of EY’s largest multinational clients as a Global Client Service Partner in collaboration with cross-border and interdisciplinary teams.

His recent varied roles across the Germany, Switzerland and Austria region (GSA) include time as Strategic Solutions Leader (2016-2019), Advisory Leader (2011-2016), and Markets Leader (2008-2011).

With more than 25 years’ experience, Markus has been advising companies in multiple industries, optimizing strategy, risk and performance in a business environment that is constantly changing.

He holds a master’s degree in business administration and economics from the University of Berne, Switzerland and is a Swiss Certified Public Accountant.

Building a better working world

Markus works to promote Diversity and Inclusion and was a member of EY’s global D&I Steering Committee for the period 2016-2018.

He is also the business sponsor of the EY Public Value Award for Start-ups that honors newly-founded companies for their value creation in society and for making a contribution to the common good.

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