Denis A. Bucher has extensive experience in procurement and management, currently serving as Chief Procurement Officer at Baloise Group since November 2009. Bucher oversees the Group Procurement organization across multiple countries including Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Liechtenstein, focusing on optimal resource allocation and procurement strategies. Previous roles at Baloise Group include leading strategic purchasing and managing procurement for various sectors like IT and marketing. Prior to Baloise, Bucher worked at Ciba as a Global Contract Manager and held various positions at IBM, contributing to IT outsourcing and project management. Bucher began a career in programming and development at AT&T, after obtaining qualifications in business management and mediation.