Roger Schawinski - Biography

Roger Schawinski (born in Zurich 11 June 1945) is a well known Swiss journalist and entrepreneur as well as the creator of a highly successful Swiss consumer watchdog program called Kassensturz (English 'cash check').

He founded Switzerland's first commercial radio station Radio 24 and launched a nationwide television channel called Tele 24.

In 2003 he gained international status when he joined the German Television network "Sat. 1" and became the managing director for three consecutive years.

In Switzerland he is widely regarded as an innovator who is not afraid to speak his mind. He earned a PhD in economics from University of St. Gallen. Known to be a keen runner, he has written several books.

Roger Schawinski pre-launched "Radio 1" on January 14, 2008 and went on air with it on March 17, 2008. "Radio 1" will be the first radio station especially devoted to music and the taste for adults in their 30s–60s.

External links

• Article on Radio Career of Roger Schawinski (German)
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• Gallery of famous Swiss people
• a morning with Roger Schawinski (German)