Infomaniak transitions to a foundation model to protect user data privacy
Infomaniak has transitioned to a foundation model to enhance user data privacy and ensure long-term independence. The Infomaniak Foundation now holds the majority of voting rights, safeguarding the company's values against potential takeovers. This move reflects a commitment to maintaining a Swiss cloud service that prioritizes privacy and environmental responsibility.
- ▪Infomaniak transferred the majority of its voting rights to the Infomaniak Foundation on May 20, 2026.
- ▪This transition aims to protect the company from takeovers and ensure its values are upheld.
- ▪Boris Siegenthaler and the employee-shareholders unanimously approved this transfer.
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Since 1994, Infomaniak has followed the same path: privacy, environmental responsibility, and local roots. Thirty-two years on, these commitments are no longer just promises. On 20 May 2026, our founder Boris Siegenthaler transferred the majority of Infomaniak’s voting rights to a Swiss public-interest foundation: the Infomaniak Foundation. An irrevocable move, rare in Europe, that places the company beyond the reach of any takeover and sets its DNA in stone. For you, our customers, this means one thing: your cloud will remain Swiss, independent, and true to its values. Forever.
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