BSS has evolved into one of the leading Swiss consulting firms, answering economic, environmental and societal questions since its founding in 1992. In competent, multidisciplinary teams, we analyse complex problems for our clients.
Philosophy
BSS is politically independent and operates in a scientific, solution and implementation orientated manner. The satisfaction of our clients is our highest goal, which is why the practical relevance and feasibility of our solutions are especially important. We greatly value concise and vivid language as well as appealing graphic visualisations.
Corporate group
BSS is part of Familienholding B&H Ltd, which also owns Basler & Hofmann Ltd. Basler & Hofmann is an independent engineering, planning and consulting company with around 700 employees. Depending on the project, we work together with specialists from Basler & Hofmann and our clients benefit from the broad expertise of all the companies belonging to Familienholding B&H Ltd.
Academic network
Depending on the issue at hand, we draw on our network of recognised experts. Our close co-operation with universities guarantees that we and our clients are always at the forefront of knowledge and methodology. Our co-operation partners include:
- Prof. Dr. Patrick Arni, Center for Labor, Digital and Regional Economics, ZHAW School of Management and Law, Winterthur (Website)
- Prof. Dr. Reto Föllmi, Director of Swiss Institute for International Economics and Applied Economic Research (SIAW-HSG), University of St.Gallen (Website)
- Dr. Ines Hartmann, Co-Director of Competence Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI), University of St.Gallen (Website)
- Prof. em. Dr. Claude Jeanrenaud, Professor emeritus in Public Economics, Institut de recherches économiques, Neuchâtel (Website)
- Prof. Dr. Rafael Lalive, Professor in Economics, Université de Lausanne (Website)
- Prof. Dr. Felix Schläpfer, Head of Empirical Economic Research Division, Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences, Zürich (Website)
- Dr. Michael Siegenthaler, Head of the research division Swiss labor market, KOF Swiss Economic Institute at ETH Zürich (Website)
Company founders
In 1992, three economists founded the company BSS together shortly after completing their doctorates at the University of Basel:
- Dr. rer. pol. Hansjörg Blöchliger
- Dr. rer. pol. Elke Staehelin-Witt
- Dr. rer. pol. Andreas Spillmann
In the early years, they were supported and encouraged by their doctoral supervisor
- Prof. Dr. rer. pol. René L. Frey
Hansjörg Blöchliger is now a Senior Economist in the OECD Economics Department. Elke Staehelin-Witt works as a coach and author. After his time at BSS, Andreas Spillmann was Cultural Commissioner of the Canton of Basel-Stadt, then went to the Zurich Schauspielhaus as Commercial Director and was Director of the Musée Suisse Group from 2006 to 2020. Today, he is a member of various boards of directors and foundation boards. Prof. René Frey is an emeritus professor.
