Who will be Appenzeller of the year?

From sport, business and society: The “Appenzeller Zeitung” nominates five personalities or institutions from Inner- and Ausserrhoden who received positive attention in 2021.

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Olivier Bernhard: world success with running shoes

Heidler Olivier Bernhard is one of the three people behind the running shoe brand On. The company made its debut on Wall Street in New York in September. The three-time duathlon world champion and multiple Ironman winner earned several million francs when he went public, according to the “Tages-Anzeiger”. On running shoes are available in over 50 countries. In addition to its headquarters in Zurich, the company has branches in the USA, Japan, Australia and Brazil. Tennis star Roger Federer has been a co-owner since 2019. The man from the Appenzell Vorderland is still behind the international company today. (rak)

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