Bernhard Aregger has left his role as chief executive at the Swiss Ski Association ©Swiss Ski Association

Bernhard Aregger has stepped down from his role as chief executive of the Swiss Ski Association after three years.

Aregger's resignation means that he will also leave the body's Executive Committee after four years of service.

"I can look back on an incredibly intensive three years as chief executive and four exciting years as a member of the Executive Committee with numerous secondary positions and functions," Aregger said.

"I am very grateful for the numerous great, emotional moments, instructive experiences and many interesting encounters.

"A big thank you goes to all employees for their great support and passionate commitment in recent years.

"Saying goodbye to Swiss-Ski is not easy for me, but in recent months I have developed the desire to reorient myself professionally and to complete further training that has been planned for some time.

"The association is not only very well positioned in terms of sport and economy, but also structurally, which is why the future planning can be continued seamlessly and successfully even after my resignation."

Swiss Ski President has praised Bernhard Aregger's
Swiss Ski President has praised Bernhard Aregger's "outstanding" contribution to the organisation ©Getty Images

Since Aregger took over as chief executive, Swiss Ski has succeeded in strengthening its partner structure, financial foundation, developing sustainable concepts for young talent, expanding training activities and implementing new infrastructure projects.

Under Aregger's stewardship, Swiss Ski was awarded hosting contracts for world championships in biathlon in 2025, freestyle skiing and snowboarding in the same year, and alpine skiing in 2027.

"Beni Aregger has done an outstanding job for Swiss-Ski both as a member of the Executive Committee and in recent years as chief executive," said Swiss Ski President Urs Lehmann.

"With him at the operational head of the association, we were able to successfully lead Swiss Ski through challenging seasons and to set the course for many important decisions.

"On behalf of the Executive Committee and the Swiss-Ski family, I would like to thank Beni Aregger for his great commitment and the always very good cooperation in recent years - combined with the wish that he remains connected to Swiss snow sports in another function."

Until Aregger's successor is announced, the organisation's operational management will be taken over on an interim basis by deputy managing directors Diego Züger and Claudia Lämmli.