Olivier Rihs

Olivier Rihs, digital entrepreneur and former CEO of Scout24 Switzerland and Ricardo.ch, joins the Board of Directors of Coopers Group AG to strengthen its strategic development.

Funfacts about Olivier

Olivier’s childhood dream was to become a professional soccer player. That did not happen, but the athletic drive and sense of fair play stayed with him. Anyone who works with him knows that there is simply no room for games, corporate politics, or dishonesty.
He now lives another childhood dream without compromise: discovering the world. He has already discovered more than 50 countries. One highlight was his year-long journey across North and South America; only Argentina and Chile are still missing. Whether on the road or at home, he enjoys landscapes just as much as great food and excellent wine. Enjoyment is simply part of who Olivier is, just like staying active. You will find him on the golf course, hiking or biking in the beautiful Saanenland, or on the slopes in winter.
With his open and positive nature, he has certainly made many exciting connections on his travels. If he could meet one famous person (living or dead), he would love to grab a beer with Chris Martin from Coldplay and chat about life, the universe, and everything. After two or three beers, Chris might even get to hear Olivier’s favorite joke (which he apparently needs a bit of courage to tell and which we don’t know ourselves yet). Or the story of how he once spent several hours locked inside a bathroom in Brazil (something we are also very curious to hear). One thing he already did shared with us is his favorite book: Joël Dicker’s The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair, which he considers the most gripping crime novel he has ever read. And when it comes to listening, he enjoys “La Stammtisch,” the podcast about his favorite club, EHC Biel-Bienne.
Olivier’s secret guilty pleasure? Mayonnaise. On absolutely everything, from pasta to bread. Rather unusual for a foodie like Oli, but wonderfully down-to-earth and likable.