Barbara Frei-Spreiter
CEO Beyond Gravity
Beyond Gravity•Zürich Metropolitan Area, Switzerland
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I am deeply motivated by one question: how can technology help us build a more sustainable and resilient world? As an engineer and business leader, I have spent my career working across global industries to drive transformation through innovation, automation, and digital technologies. I am passionate about empowering organizations to embrace change—whether through new operating models, advanced technologies, or stronger ecosystems. What matters most to me is impact. From improving industrial efficiency to accelerating sustainability, I believe in solutions that deliver real, measurable value. The shift toward open, software-defined and intelligent systems is a unique opportunity to rethink how industries operate—and I’m proud to contribute to that transformation. I am equally committed to people: building diverse teams, fostering collaboration, and creating environments where individuals and ideas can thrive.Created with support of ChatGPT
Career Timeline
- Beyond GravityCurrentApr 2026–Present· 6 mos
- Chief Executive OfficerCurrentApr 2026–Present
- SikaCurrentApr 2026–Present· 6 mos
- Board MemberCurrentApr 2026–Present
- Dec 2022–Apr 2025· 2 yrs 4 mos
- Board MemberDec 2022–Apr 2025
- Apr 2018–Mar 2022· 3 yrs 11 mos
- Board MemberApr 2018–Mar 2022
- Dec 2016–Apr 2026· 9 yrs 4 mos
- Executive Vice President, Industrial Automation, Member of the Executive CommitteeMay 2021–Apr 2026
- Executive Vice President Europe Operations | Member of the Executive Committee2019–Apr 2021
- Zone President DACHJul 2017–Feb 2019
- Zone President GermanyDec 2016–Jun 2017
- 2016–Nov 2016· 10 mos
- Head of PMO Strategic Portfolio Review Power Grids2016–Nov 2016
- Apr 2012–Apr 2023· 11 yrs
- Member of the Board of Directors at SwisscomApr 2012–Apr 2023
- Jul 2008–Nov 2015· 7 yrs 4 mos
- Group Senior Vice President, Head of Business Unit Drives and ControlOct 2013–Nov 2015
- PresidentJul 2008–Aug 2010
Education
Master's degree
Business Administration and Management, General
IMDPhD
Electrical Machines
ETH Zürich