Early Life and Education
Markus Christoph Blocher was born on April 16, 1971, in Zürich, Switzerland. He is the only son of Christoph Blocher, a former Federal Councilor, and the younger brother of Magdalena Martullo-Blocher, a National Councilor. Growing up in a prominent political family provided Markus with a privileged upbringing and access to quality education. He completed a doctorate at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Zurich.
Rise to Success
After completing his education, Markus Blocher began his career in the business world. He worked as a consultant for McKinsey & Company before joining EMS-Chemie, a chemical company based in Switzerland, in 2002. He quickly ascended the ranks, becoming the Vice President of Special Projects. In 2003, he became the managing director of Dottikon ES, a subsidiary of the EMS Group. Under his leadership, Dottikon ES experienced considerable growth and was listed on the stock exchange in 2005.
Key Business Strategies
A pivotal moment in Markus Blocher's career was the strategic move in November 2005, where he exchanged his controlling shares in EMS with his sisters for Dottikon. This transaction made him the majority owner of Dottikon ES, and he has since served as the company's CEO and chairman of the board. Blocher's leadership was recognized in 2020 when he was awarded the title of 'Swiss CEO of the year'.
Philanthropy
No specific details on Markus Blocher's philanthropy were found.
