The Vivi Kola Team
A growing & passionate team that lives and breaths all things Vivi Kola!
Christian Forrer
Founder
Christian Forrer is the founder and owner of Vivi Kola and ViCAFE. As he says of himself, the company is like his child. He built the company from scratch with a lot of passion and commitment. As a trained graphic designer, he has an eye for aesthetics and this is reflected in the company. His heart also beats for adventurous expeditions. Especially the multifaceted Africa fascinates him a lot. On his trips he usually only spends the night in a tent in the wild. He gained the essential knowledge for this through a ranger training in Africa.
Ramon Schalch
CEO
Ramon Schalch is CEO of Vivi Kola and ViCAFE. As the first employee of ViCAFE, his journey began in Zurich's Espresso Bars. For 10 years, Ramon has been committed to creating distinctive tasting experiences with a lot of energy, curiosity and joie de vivre.
Stefan Becker
Sales regions Central Switzerland, Lucerne, Zug, Aargau, Seeland
E-Mail: stefan.becker@vivikola.ch
Telefon: +41 76 743 76 07
Stefan is responsible for sales in the regions Central Switzerland, Bern, Lucerne, Zug, Aargau and Seeland. He loves communicating with his clients and those who want to become them. In his spare time, he works for an association that keeps an old freight train steam locomotive in working order so that special tours can be carried out. He likes to get his hands dirty in the engine shed on Saturdays. In addition, he is responsible for marketing and public relations for the aforementioned association.
Telefon: +41 76 743 76 07
Stefan is responsible for sales in the regions Central Switzerland, Bern, Lucerne, Zug, Aargau and Seeland. He loves communicating with his clients and those who want to become them. In his spare time, he works for an association that keeps an old freight train steam locomotive in working order so that special tours can be carried out. He likes to get his hands dirty in the engine shed on Saturdays. In addition, he is responsible for marketing and public relations for the aforementioned association.
Melanie Oberhofer
Senior Sales Operations Specialist
E-Mail: mo@vivikola.ch
Phone: +41 76 472 50 81
Melanie is the whirlwind of the sales team! As a Sales Operations Specialist, she juggles customer enquiries, sales figures and coffee cups - all at the same time. At the same time, she is completing her business studies. She has a soft spot for art and can usually be found with a paintbrush in her free time. And by the way, she's always in a good mood - even on Mondays!
Phone: +41 76 472 50 81
Melanie is the whirlwind of the sales team! As a Sales Operations Specialist, she juggles customer enquiries, sales figures and coffee cups - all at the same time. At the same time, she is completing her business studies. She has a soft spot for art and can usually be found with a paintbrush in her free time. And by the way, she's always in a good mood - even on Mondays!
Patrick Agnéus
Chief of Staff
David Bloch
Senior Marketing Specialist
E-Mail: db@vicollective.ch
David is responsible for live marketing at Vivi Kola. He brings a colorful mix of experience and gives free rein to his creativity at events. He supports the marketing team with openness, organizational talent and an aesthetic flair. His motto "Getting ahead together" not only shapes the way he works, but is also evident in his passionate attitude on the handball field.
David is responsible for live marketing at Vivi Kola. He brings a colorful mix of experience and gives free rein to his creativity at events. He supports the marketing team with openness, organizational talent and an aesthetic flair. His motto "Getting ahead together" not only shapes the way he works, but is also evident in his passionate attitude on the handball field.
Pascal Herzog
COO & Impact
Kaj Augstburger
Operations Manager
E-Mail: bestellung@vivikola.ch
Phone: +41 78 220 24 88
Kaj Augstburger is Operations Manager at Vivi Kola. Since his seven-year employment with Vivi Kola, he has been found everywhere, whether in logistics for our sister company ViCAFE, or as a sales representative for Vivi Kola. There is probably no area that Kaj does not know. Besides work, he can be found on the soccer field. As a referee, he has been sprinting across the field for almost 15 years. A special talent are his backflips. At every Christmas party these are a highlight and almost a tradition.
Phone: +41 78 220 24 88
Kaj Augstburger is Operations Manager at Vivi Kola. Since his seven-year employment with Vivi Kola, he has been found everywhere, whether in logistics for our sister company ViCAFE, or as a sales representative for Vivi Kola. There is probably no area that Kaj does not know. Besides work, he can be found on the soccer field. As a referee, he has been sprinting across the field for almost 15 years. A special talent are his backflips. At every Christmas party these are a highlight and almost a tradition.
Cécile Zwinggi
Disposition
E-Mail: bestellung@vivikola.ch
Among other things, Cécile is responsible for the orders at Vivi Kola. Her grandfather was already a lorry driver at the former mineral spring in Eglisau and delivered Vivi Kola all over Switzerland. What she can't stand is stepping on her children's Lego bricks at night. This pain is probably familiar to many.
Among other things, Cécile is responsible for the orders at Vivi Kola. Her grandfather was already a lorry driver at the former mineral spring in Eglisau and delivered Vivi Kola all over Switzerland. What she can't stand is stepping on her children's Lego bricks at night. This pain is probably familiar to many.
Aaron Fee
Photography & Video Production
E-Mail: afee@forlam.ch
The roots of our photographer and videomaker Aaron Fee are anchored in the pulsating metropolis of San Francisco. The idyllic city of Lucerne, where he now lives, is almost like a small village. When he's not snapping new photos, he likes to spend his free time in nature. With his height of over two meters, he towers over all of us and always has the best shot in sight.
The roots of our photographer and videomaker Aaron Fee are anchored in the pulsating metropolis of San Francisco. The idyllic city of Lucerne, where he now lives, is almost like a small village. When he's not snapping new photos, he likes to spend his free time in nature. With his height of over two meters, he towers over all of us and always has the best shot in sight.
Ursin Spescha
Marketing Intern
E-Mail: ursin.spescha@vivikola.ch
Phone: +41 78 206 98 47
Ursin thinks in trails and trends! As a former MTB pro, he's no stranger to steep climbs and smart descents – skills that serve him well during his marketing internship. While studying business, he energizes our projects, surprises us with creative ideas, and keeps his cool even when facing headwinds.
Phone: +41 78 206 98 47
Ursin thinks in trails and trends! As a former MTB pro, he's no stranger to steep climbs and smart descents – skills that serve him well during his marketing internship. While studying business, he energizes our projects, surprises us with creative ideas, and keeps his cool even when facing headwinds.
Saïd Andreis
Operator Production
Said has settled in very well in the Vivi Manufaktur team in Eglisau and can live out his enthusiasm for technical work and colossal machines in the filling plant. He doesn't mince his words and always brightens up the team. He is already working diligently on a remix of the Vivi Kola Samba. Stay tuned!
Marcus Berger
Principal Designer
E-Mail: mberger@forlam.ch
Born in Namibia, raised in Cape Town, landed in Zurich as Principal Designer at Vivi Kola. No wonder Marcus switches from German to English and back three times per sentence. He likes Japanese whisky, good design and sports with a high adrenaline level. As a surfer, he is "a pretty chilled guy," he says. Marcus likes good food and culinary experiments, but he doesn't like to be talked into his beloved "braai" aka BBQ.
Born in Namibia, raised in Cape Town, landed in Zurich as Principal Designer at Vivi Kola. No wonder Marcus switches from German to English and back three times per sentence. He likes Japanese whisky, good design and sports with a high adrenaline level. As a surfer, he is "a pretty chilled guy," he says. Marcus likes good food and culinary experiments, but he doesn't like to be talked into his beloved "braai" aka BBQ.
Andreas Scheuble
Operator Production
E-Mail: bestellung@vivikola.ch
Andreas cuts a fine figure both on the skateboard and on our machines. He has been working as a bottling operator for 20 years. Although it was his first time operating the bottle washing machine with us, he perfected its operation within a few weeks. He prefers to spend his vacations with his family in Sicily.
Andreas cuts a fine figure both on the skateboard and on our machines. He has been working as a bottling operator for 20 years. Although it was his first time operating the bottle washing machine with us, he perfected its operation within a few weeks. He prefers to spend his vacations with his family in Sicily.
Mebdiler Nasufi
Accountant
E-Mail: mnasufi@forlam.ch
Mebdi is Accountant at Vivi Kola. His flair for numbers and many years of experience at various companies are significant assets to Vivi Kola. He is interested in all topics related to sports, but especially football. He dislikes the cold at all, which is why he likes to travel to warm countries. Mebdi always comes to the office in a good mood and upbeat - even on cold and rainy days.
Mebdi is Accountant at Vivi Kola. His flair for numbers and many years of experience at various companies are significant assets to Vivi Kola. He is interested in all topics related to sports, but especially football. He dislikes the cold at all, which is why he likes to travel to warm countries. Mebdi always comes to the office in a good mood and upbeat - even on cold and rainy days.
Markus Friedli
Production Manager
E-Mail: bestellung@vivikola.ch
Markus witnessed the very first bottling after Vivi Kola was refounded in 2010 - back then as an employee at Mineralquelle Eglisau. Today, he ensures that our production runs smoothly on the bottling line. In his spare time, he is passionate about brewing his own beer and is actively involved in the men's team.
Markus witnessed the very first bottling after Vivi Kola was refounded in 2010 - back then as an employee at Mineralquelle Eglisau. Today, he ensures that our production runs smoothly on the bottling line. In his spare time, he is passionate about brewing his own beer and is actively involved in the men's team.
David Höpfinger
Industrial Mechanic
E-Mail: bestellung@vivikola.ch
David not only lets the bottles fly over our bottling plant, but also enjoys flying at lofty heights himself. After his work as a specialist in fine-tuning the machines, he can be found in the flight simulator. His love of fitness is combined with an equally great love of currywurst.
David not only lets the bottles fly over our bottling plant, but also enjoys flying at lofty heights himself. After his work as a specialist in fine-tuning the machines, he can be found in the flight simulator. His love of fitness is combined with an equally great love of currywurst.
Luigi Nuzzo
Chauffeur
E-Mail: bestellung@vivikola.ch
Luigi is a child of the sun. This is hardly surprising, as our driver originally comes from sunny Lecce in Italy. When the northern part of Switzerland is shrouded in fog, he quickly flees to Ticino or directly to Italy to recharge his batteries and get back to his new passion, drinks.
Luigi is a child of the sun. This is hardly surprising, as our driver originally comes from sunny Lecce in Italy. When the northern part of Switzerland is shrouded in fog, he quickly flees to Ticino or directly to Italy to recharge his batteries and get back to his new passion, drinks.
Marc Baltensperger
Sales area Ticino
E-Mail: sales@vivikola.ch
Phone: +41 76 508 29 15
After his studies at the HSG, Marc is now ambitiously working at Vivi Kola to spread Vivi drinks in the sunny region of Switzerland. He hopes to soon be able to enjoy a Vivi Kola on Lake Maggiore. Marc's credo is "All you've got is now" that originates from a song he wrote himself. Marc is a passionate drummer and writes his own songs.
Phone: +41 76 508 29 15
After his studies at the HSG, Marc is now ambitiously working at Vivi Kola to spread Vivi drinks in the sunny region of Switzerland. He hopes to soon be able to enjoy a Vivi Kola on Lake Maggiore. Marc's credo is "All you've got is now" that originates from a song he wrote himself. Marc is a passionate drummer and writes his own songs.