
Greater Zurich Area: home to international headquarters
The Greater Zurich Area stands out as a beacon for international companies seeking a progressive and dynamic environment to establish their international headquarters. It consistently tops the rankings on WIPO's Global Innovation Index and the European Union’s European Innovation Scoreboard.
With a robust economy, a highly skilled workforce, top-notch infrastructure, and an exceptional quality of life, Greater Zurich has positioned itself as a premier destination for tech businesses across various industries. From fintech and robotics to life sciences and manufacturing, Greater Zurich continues to foster innovation and fuel growth. It’s a destination that is ideal for ambitious and innovative enterprises.
Discover the reasons why the Greater Zurich Area is an ideal business location for international headquarters.
Reasons why international companies choose Greater Zurich to move their international headquarters
Many reputed companies have found great success across Europe and neighboring regions by establishing their (European) headquarters in Greater Zurich. Their success stories are a testament to the Greater Zurich Area’s long-term innate ability to nurture and elevate businesses.
Top 7 reasons for choosing Greater Zurich:
- Access to high-quality services
- High availability of skilled talent
- Superb quality of life
- Exceptional business environment
- Ideal location in Europe regarding connectivity and market access
- Diverse collaboration possibilities with leading research institutes
- Global innovation hub
View the success stories below to learn more!
"The Greater Zurich Area is the optimal location for the Amgen European headquarters. It offers the perfect base for reaching out to our branches across the region and accessing the high-quality dedicated services and international talent available in Switzerland and central Europe."
Corinne Le Goff - former Senior Vice President and Europe General Manager, Amgen

"The Greater Zurich Area is simply an outstanding location. It offers a high quality of living, is home to one of the top institutions of higher education in the world, and provides an employer-friendly climate."
Markus Gross - Professor of Computer Science at the ETH Zurich and director of Disney Research, Zurich

"The location in Switzerland, a country that is neutral, reliable and open to the world, aligns well with the nature of the company, which links people together from all over the world without obstacles."
Chris Petrovic - Chief Business Officer of FunPlus

Success stories
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