1. What profession did you want to achieve as a child?
Architect. I still find buildings with a successful combination of functionality and aesthetics fascinating.
2. Who or what has influenced you most in your development?
My first years after post-doc in private industry. I was able to take on large and complex management responsibilities very early on; you learn quickly.
3. You will soon be stepping down as the long-serving CEO of Spital Thurgau AG: What management advice would you have been grateful for at the beginning of your career?
Standing up and taking on a lot of responsibility is good, but also taking care of yourself a bit.
4. What challenge in your career so far has taught you the most?
Actually, it's almost a little amazing how much a good team can accomplish, even over a long period of time. When faced with complex challenges, I always try to live that, to fully engage myself and justify why I make decisions as well. I have done very well with this.
5. Are there any past decisions that you would make differently from today's perspective?
Many small ones, no major ones.
6. How do you think the public hospital landscape will change in the future?
It is already very narrow and complex today and (political) regulation is constantly increasing massively. As a result, it will become even more difficult to lead a hospital successfully and sustainably into the future. Some will not make it.
7. If you had one wish for the Swiss healthcare system, what would it be?
It would be nice if political and official decisions were made in a more fact-based manner and more effectively in the long term.
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Dr. sc. techn. Marc Kohler
CEO Spital Thurgau AG
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