13.01.2026

Fabian Schläpfer becomes Managing Director of Swiss21

Appenzell/Wittenbach - The software company Swiss21.org AG has made a change at the top of its leadership structure. From now on, Fabian Schläpfer will be responsible for managing the Abacus subsidiary. This step is intended to reinforce the close ties between Swiss21 and Abacus Research AG.

(CONNECT) The Abacus subsidiary Swiss21.org AG has decided to freshen up its leadership structure with effect from January 1, 2026, with Fabian Schläpfer entrusted to manage the Appenzell-based company moving forwards. As detailed in a statement, this step is intended to strengthen the close ties between Swiss21 and Abacus Research AG, which is headquartered in Wittenbach in the Swiss canton of St.Gallen.

Fabian Schläpfer succeeds Walter Regli in his new role, who had managed Swiss21 since its inception in 2017. Schläpfer previously held management positions at Abacus Research AG.

“Swiss21 is an important element in the Abacus ecosystem for Swiss SMEs. With Fabian Schläpfer, an experienced leader who is exceptionally well-versed in the needs of our customers is taking over”, comments Christian Huber, Co-CEO of Abacus Research AG and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Swiss21.org AG. “He will be tasked with strategically driving the further development of the Swiss21 platform and further strengthening the close ties with Abacus Research AG”, he adds.

Swiss21 offers Swiss start-ups and SMEs a free, end-to-end office administration solution that encompasses accounting, payroll and cost accounting, time tracking and e-commerce. The service is provided via the cloud. ce/ww