Patrick Sparer

Patrick Sparer currently serves as Head Corporate Controlling & Reporting at Forbo Group, a position held since November 2023. Previously, Sparer held the role of Head of Group Controlling at Gurit from January 2009 to October 2023 and was Director of Corporate Reporting and Accounting at gategroup from November 2005 to December 2008. Earlier experience includes serving as Audit Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers from October 2002 to October 2005 and as an Auditor at Arthur Andersen & Co. from May 1998 to September 2002. Education includes a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW and a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Leadership from the University of St.Gallen. Sparer also holds certifications as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from the New Hampshire Board of Accountancy and as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) from the Information Systems Audit & Controls Association (ISACA).