35 years of MANRES | We celebrate corporate development with heart and attitude

For 35 years, Manres has stood for success, cohesion, and fulfillment in organizational and personal development. What began in 1990 as a vision in Zurich is now an international company with a strong presence in Zurich and Berlin. A company that has established itself as a trusted partner in corporate transformation, leadership development, and team development.

What Defines us: People Are at The Centre

In 2025, we proudly look back on 35 years of experience in which we have successfully guided over 1,000 companies, 500 leaders, and our valued partners and clients through deep and demanding transformations.

Manres combines psychology with the logic of business management, focusing on the holistic development of individuals, teams, and organizations. This is reflected in the success of our clients:

«Thanks to the recognition of the emotional/psychological dimension, we were able to address our strategic challenges more effectively and differentiate ourselves clearly from the competition.»
– Frank Dopheide, CEO Handelsblatt Media Group, 2019

Our unique programs are characterized by their practical relevance and tailored consulting.

NPS 80: You Recommend us — And we Are Proud of it

In 2025, we celebrated not only our 35th anniversary but also a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 80, reflecting the trust and satisfaction of our clients. The NPS is calculated by subtracting the percentage of detractors from the percentage of promoters and ranges from -100 to +100.

An NPS of 80 is considered exceptional and reflects excellent customer satisfaction. We are proud to be recommended and valued as a trusted partner.

«Together with Manres, we developed a new vision, mission, and set of values fully supported by our executive board.»
– Marco Uehlinger, CEO Markstein AG, 2018

We say thank you for the valuable feedback from our clients.

Bridging science and practice: long-standing partnership with the University of St. Gallen

A milestone for Manres was the early and close collaboration with the Executive School of the University of St. Gallen, which began in 2006. This partnership enabled us to contribute to leadership development and organizational psychology in top programs and workshops. Manres subsequently received teaching assignments in the diploma program “Managing Growth in Technology Firms” (TU-HSG) and the Executive MBA-HSG. This collaboration enabled Thomas Gutzwiller, Professor at the University of St. Gallen and Chairman of the Board at Manres, to say:

«At the time, Manres was a pioneer in combining psychology and business logic, which allowed us to merge practical solutions with deep psychological insights. This close link between practice and research set us apart from other consultancies and continues to make us a unique partner today.»
Thomas Gutzwiller, Mitglied des Verwaltungsrat Manres

Bis heute ist Manres mit dem Beitrag von CEO Prof. Dr. Peter Fankhauser Teil des Executive Programms an der HSG und gibt Führungspersönlichkeiten wertvolle Einblicke in erfolgreiche Führung.

«By continuously developing our programs and integrating the latest scientific findings, we are constantly setting new standards. Our aim at the Executive School is to prepare managers for top positions with a holistic leadership approach. In doing so, we draw on over 35 years of experience and shape leadership development with a clear focus on self-leadership, team leadership and in-depth self-reflection.»
Prof. Dr. Peter Fankhauser, CEO Manres

The long-standing collaboration with the University of St. Gallen (HSG) has not only expanded our expertise but also significantly shaped our leadership approach.

Our Services: Shaping Transformation at Every Level

Manres provides tailored solutions in organizational, team, and personal development. We guide companies through change processes, strengthen corporate culture, and promote leadership. Our coaching and team coaching programs support leaders and teams, while our 360° feedback methods foster individual growth. With board evaluations, we optimize governance bodies. Here’s what our clients say:

For me, Manres is the ideal partner for entrepreneurs and companies. You can clearly feel that the people in charge at Manres are very familiar with the big and small challenges facing companies. They know them from their own experience in top management positions. That makes Manres unique.

Peter Raskin | CEO and Co-Owner, Bergos

We have been working with Manres since 2018 to improve and nurture the “I and We” for our team of engineers. In the process, we have been challenged in many formats and learned a lot - from individual coaching sessions to mini-workshops and workshops with the whole company. Today, the label for personality and team development at Solcept is simply 'Manres'.

Andreas Stucki | Sales / Managing Director, Solcept

Working with Manres has helped us to launch our Women Leadership Program – a strong initiative to promote women in management. We have always found you to be a reliable partner who really listens and responds to our individual needs. Thank you for the great collaboration – and here's to many more years of Manres!

Anastasiia Hurina | Marketing & Communications, Elvaston

Working with Manres was instrumental during a pivotal moment when I stepped into the COO/CEO role and selected key Executive Group members to join me on this journey. The expert guidance of Manres enabled and pushed us to reflect on each other’s strengths and collectively to address challenges during a time of change and uncertainty, establishing a solid foundation of trust and open communication for the future. Congratulations to Manres on 35 years of meaningful impact.

Isabelle Schiefer | COO/CEO, Louis Dreyfus Company

Together with our clients, we create the foundation for sustainable success and innovation.

Our Journey Continues: Leading Transformation Into The Future

More than 35 years have passed, and our journey continues. We remain true to our core belief: people are the key to economic success. In an increasingly complex and digital working world, we are your partner for supporting transformation through authentic leadership, psychological safety, and sustainable development.

What's Next For Manres:

AI and more — people remain at the center: Like our clients, we are increasingly engaging with digital transformation and the use of AI. One thing is clear: digitalization is advancing rapidly, but wherever people come together and communicate, the human factor remains essential. That’s where our work becomes even more important.
Expanding collaboration with universities: At the end of 2025, we will launch the «Talent Booster» program in cooperation with the Technical University of Munich (TUM), one of Europe’s leading universities — a learning journey that combines the best of science and practice.
Practice-oriented leadership development with the Manres Academy: We plan to further expand the Manres Academy and develop even more hands-on workshops for leaders. These workshops help deepen knowledge, build confidence, and enable leaders to develop solution-oriented concepts together with experts — concepts that can be directly applied within their organizations.

We look forward to the next 35 years of collaboration and transformation!

Milestones in our history: from today into the past

2023-2024: Launch of the Manres Academy

In 2023, we founded the Manres Academy to offer leaders a platform for personal and professional growth through practical workshops and training. This complements our portfolio and strengthens our holistic approach to leadership development and organizational consulting.

2022: Peter Fankhauser becomes CEO and majority shareholder

In 2022, Peter Fankhauser assumed the role of CEO at Manres and became the majority shareholder. With 25 years of experience as CEO of major corporations, he brought valuable expertise to the company. Under his leadership, Manres pursues an even more holistic consulting approach focused on combining psychology and business logic. This year also saw the development of new programs, including tailored leadership and mentoring programs for CEOs and C-level roles, strategic development and restructuring support, and Next Gen programs designed for family businesses.

2022 to present: Claudia Spiegel becomes Managing Partner

Claudia Spiegel, a long-standing and pivotal figure at Manres, became Managing Partner and shareholder in 2022. From 2011 to 2022, she played a key role in the development and growth of Manres in various leadership functions.

2013 – Expansion and Reorientation

With new offices in Hamburg and Munich and the introduction of innovative team development and leadership programs, Manres set new standards. Especially noteworthy are our customized executive coaching and train-the-trainer formats.

2006-2007 – Collaboration with the University of St. Gallen

Another milestone was the close cooperation with the Executive School of the University of St. Gallen, beginning in 2006. This partnership allowed us to contribute to top programs and workshops in leadership development and organizational psychology.

2000 – International Market Entry

In the early 2000s, Manres expanded into the DACH region and the USA to support companies through deep transformation processes — with a focus on leadership diagnostics and C-level team support through our assessment centers.

1990 – Founding of Manres in Zurich

Manres was founded by Philipp Johner, a psychologist, philosopher, and entrepreneur who recognized the importance of people as key to economic success and focused on the integration of psychology, business, and philosophy. Our name reflects this: «Man» stands for people, «Res» for the matter at hand.

Thank you for 35 years of trust. The journey continues.

Our path has been shaped by long-standing partnerships — with our clients, universities, and companions.

We say thank you — for your trust, for meaningful encounters, and for co-created transformations. And we look forward to everything that lies ahead.

We’re celebrating 35 years of MANRES