Search Menu Board of Directors Andreas von Planta, Ph.D. Board member since 2006 Nationality: Swiss | Year of birth: 1955 Andreas von Planta is a leading expert in corporate governance, corporate law and stock exchange regulation. He advises boards of public companies on corporate governance matters and is a sought-after speaker and writer on these topics. He has co-authored the Switzerland chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide to Corporate Governance for many years. Professional experience Senior counsel, Lenz & Staehelin, Switzerland (2017–present) Partner, Lenz & Staehelin, Switzerland (1988–2017) Mandates Board member, Helvetia Holding AG, Switzerland Member of the board of trustees, Novartis Foundation, Switzerland Board member, A.P. Moller Finance SA, Switzerland Board member, Helvetia Schweizerische Lebensversicherungsgesellschaft AG, Switzerland Board member, Helvetia Schweizerische Versicherungsgesellschaft AG, Switzerland Chairman, HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) SA, Switzerland Chairman, HSBC Private Banking Holdings (Suisse) SA, Switzerland Board member, Socotab Frana SA, Switzerland Chairman of the regulatory board, SIX Swiss Exchange AG, Switzerland Board member, Burberry (Suisse) SA, Switzerland Chairman of the audit committee, International Road Transport Union, Switzerland Board member, Raymond Weil SA, Switzerland (2007–2018) Board member and former chairman, Clinique Générale-Beaulieu SA, Switzerland (2008–2016) Board member and former chairman, Schweizerische National Versicherungs AG, Switzerland (1997–2015) Board member, Holcim AG, Switzerland (2003–2014) Education Master of Laws, Columbia Law School, US Bar examination, Switzerland Doctorate in law, University of Basel, Switzerland Licentiatus iuris, University of Basel, Switzerland Key skills Law/regulatory/risk management Environmental, social and governance (ESG) Novartis Navigate Topics Explore Companies © 2021 Novartis AG Terms of Use Privacy Contacts Cookie Settings Site Map Novartis Site Directory This site is intended for a global audience