Pius Baschera

Nationality:	Swiss and Italian
Date of Birth:	November 12, 1950

Studies:
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich:
- Mechanical engineering (diploma) with scientific management
- Dr. sc. techn. ETH doctorate
- Titular professor

Professional career:

1979 - 1981:	Hilti Corporation, Schaan Vice president production controlling
1982 - 1984:	Hilti Inc. Tulsa, USA Vice president corporate development Western Hemisphere
1985 - 1985:	Hilti (Switzerland) AG General manager
1985 - 1989:	Hilti Deutschland GmbH General manager
1989 - 1990:	Hilti Corporation, Schaan Vice president market region Europe 1
1990 - 1993:	Member of Executive Board, Chief Financial Officer
1994 - 2006:	Chief Executive Officer
since 2007:	Chairman of the Board of Directors

Other Directorships:

• Vorwerk, Wuppertal, Member of Advisory Board
• Ardex GmbH, Witten (D), Member of Advisory Board
• Venture Incubator AG, Zug, Chairman of the Board of Directors
• Schindler Holding AG, Hergiswil, Member of Board of Directors