Philippe Maquelin

The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) is a state-owned pension fund management firm headquartered in Sacramento, California. Founded in 1932, the firm has long been at the forefront of shareholder activism in the US. CalPERS provides retirement and health benefit services to active, inactive and retired employees of California state and local public agencies. They routinely put pressure on companies to achieve better corporate performance corporate governance.

SG Americas Securities LLC (SGAS) is the securities broker/dealer subsidiary of SG Americas Securities Holdings LLC, which in turn is owned by Société Générale SA (EPA: GLE) in France. Headquartered in New York City, SGAS offers capital markets and securities services for retail and institutional clients.

RUAG International Holding AG engages in the acquisition, management, and disposal of participating interests in firm, particularly in the space and aerostructures sector. It also establishes companies as well as acquire, hold, manage, and dispose intangible assets. The company was founded on May 27, 1998 and is headquartered in Bern, Switzerland.

Tornos SA manufactures and markets automatic lathes. The firm's products include single spindle automatics with sliding headstock, numerical control and multi-spindle automatics with parallel numerical control, cam driven multi-spindle automatics with programmable automation and bar loaders. Tornos was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Moutier, Switzerland.

Part of Doppelmayr Seilbahnen GmbH, Garaventa Liftech AG is a Swiss company that manufactures stair lifts. The company is based in Kuessnacht am Rigi, Switzerland.

Bien-Air Holding SA operates as a holding company with interest in dental equipment. It manufactures and distributes medical instruments through its subsidiaries. The company is headquartered in Biel, Switzerland.

Athora Netherlands NV provides insurance services. It offers home, car, travel, life, motor, liability, legal counsel, asset, and accident insurance services. The company is headquartered in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

Part of EssilorLuxottica SA, Satisloh Holding AG is a leading technology manufacturer for ophthalmic lens. Satisloh is based in Baar, Switzerland. The Swiss company offers manufacturing solutions for the ophthalmic and precision optics industries, including machines, services, software, consumables, parts, and automation. Satisloh's machines, processes, software, and services help Rx labs deliver the best quality lenses. The company offers a wide range of optical lens generators for free-form surfaces as well as for standard spheric and toric lenses in all materials. Satisloh Holding was acquired by EssilorLuxottica SA from Schweiter Technologies AG on October 13, 2008 for $523.51 million.

Part of Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc., Mercer (Canada) Ltd. is a Canadian company that redefines the world of work, shapes retirement and investment outcomes, and promotes health and well-being. The company is based in Montréal, Canada. The company offers free personalized, curated content through MercerInsight® Community to help institutional investors make informed decisions about their investments. Mercer is a leading provider of objective investment advice and sustainable retirement programs.

Part of Magazine Zum Globus AG, New Schild Holding AG is an investment holding Swiss company. The company is based in Lucerne, Switzerland.

Papierfabrik Utzenstorf AG is a paper manufacturing private company based in Utzenstorf, CH. Papierfabrik Utzenstorf was acquired by Papierfabrik Utzenstorf/Management/ from Myllykoski Oyj on June 26, 2009. The Swiss company stopped paper production on December 31, 2017 and now operates in the waste paper business, which is managed by APS Wastepaper Service Schweiz AG. The company provides rental services, technology/area management, and plant recycling.

Part of EssilorLuxottica SA, Satisloh AG is a leading technology manufacturer for ophthalmic lens. The company is based in Baar, Switzerland. Satisloh offers manufacturing solutions for the ophthalmic and precision optics industries, including machines, services, software, consumables, parts, and automation. The Swiss company's machines, processes, software, and services help Rx labs deliver the best quality lenses. The company also provides spare parts repairs and return procedures to enable customers to return and track their returning goods to Satisloh. One of their entry-level machines, VFT-macro-E, processes up to 25 lenses per hour and is based on VFT technology.

Garaventa Accessibility AG manufactures wheelchair lifts. The firms’ products include evacuation chairs, home elevators, LU/LA elevators, vertical platform, inclined platform, seat and portable lifts. Its services include consultation, parts and maintenance, custom designs, concept drawings, modernization, planning and design guides, lift specifications, architect binder, architect training and cad blocks. The company was founded by Karl Garaventa in 1928 and is headquartered in Goldau, Switzerland.

Part of EssilorLuxottica SA, Essilor Ltd. is a leader in ophthalmic lenses and the top business partner to independent opticians in the UK. The company is based in Thornbury, UK, was founded in 1972, and is led by CEO Timothy James Precious. The British company designs, manufactures, and distributes ophthalmic lenses and optical equipment for eye care professionals under brands such as Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, and Transitions. Essilor believes that everyone should experience the life-changing benefits of vision correction and protection.

Rheinmetall Air Defence AG engages in the development and manufacture of advanced air defense, simulators, and training systems. It also supplies mobile gun systems, fire control systems, automatic cannon, integrated missile launchers, radar systems, battle management systems, target allocation kits, naval gun systems, multi-sensor tracking modules, three-dimensional search and acquisition radars, Ahead ammunition, and target designation sights. The company was founded on June 26, 1968 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

Part of Rieter Holding AG, SSM Schärer Schweiter Mettler AG is a Swiss company that engages in yarn processing, precision winding, and providing related services. The company is based in Horgen, Switzerland. Ernesto A. Maurer has been the CEO of the company since 2010. SSM Schärer Schweiter Mettler was acquired by Rieter Holding AG from Schweiter Technologies AG on July 03, 2017, for $129.69 million.

Part of SHV Holdings NV, Esco SA provides hairdressing services. The company is based in Paris, France.

The Swiss-Japanese Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce. The non-profit company is based in Zurich, Switzerland.

CHRIST & HEIRI AG engages in the production and distribution of geared components. The firm offers worm gears, pinions, cogwheels, bevel wheels, and subassemblies. Its products are used in the automotive, medical technology, watch-making, and micro-gear manufacturing industries. The company is headquartered in Selzach, Switzerland.

CH Outsourcing AG provides external payroll accounting services that are affordable and completely digital. The private company is based in Dietikon, Switzerland and was founded by Beat Siegrist. The Swiss company's services eliminate the need to create payroll again and cost only CHF 13-18 per employee.

Bomatec Holding AG manufactures sensors and magnetic products. The private company is based in Höri, Switzerland.