# Multinational companies headquartered in Lausanne

Tamtam tracks 59 multinational companies headquartered in Lausanne. This list ranks the 30 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Philip Morris International, Bata Group and Nestlé Nespresso SA. Their median headcount is 471. Half of them were founded in 1960 or later.

This selection of multinational companies in Lausanne covers a range of sectors, from large corporations to mid-sized firms. Noteworthy examples include Philip Morris International, a major tobacco company expanding into wellness; Bata Group, a global footwear manufacturer; Nestlé Nespresso SA, focused on coffee experiences; and SICPA, a Swiss technology company specializing in security features. Many of these companies have a long-standing presence, with several founded in the late 19th or early 20th century. Most of the companies listed have their headquarters in Lausanne, indicating a concentration of international business operations in the city. The industries represented include manufacturing, retail, food and beverage, security, and education, showcasing a diverse economic landscape.

🇨🇭 Lausanne · 30 companies · Updated Nov 11, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Philip Morris International](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/philip-morris-international) (pmi.com)<br>A leading international tobacco company focused on delivering a smoke-free future through innovative smoke-free products and expansion into wellness and healthcare areas | Manufacturing | 🇨🇭 Lausanne | 67,116 |  |
| 2 | [Bata Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bata-group) (bata.com)<br>Leading global manufacturer and retailer of quality footwear with extensive production, store, and employee presence worldwide for over 125 years. | Retail Apparel and Fashion | 🇨🇭 Lausanne | 15,608 | 1894 |
| 3 | [Nestlé Nespresso SA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nestle-nespresso-sa) (nespresso.com)<br>A company dedicated to delivering high-quality coffee experiences through innovation, sustainability, personalized services, and providing coffee solutions to businesses worldwide | Food and Beverage Services | 🇨🇭 Lausanne | 12,909 | 1986 |
| 4 | [Nestlé Purina PetCare Europe](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nestle-purina-petcare-europe) (purina.eu)<br>The company creates nutritious foods for cats and dogs to keep them happy, healthy, and content, while promoting the benefits of pets in people's lives | Consumer Goods | 🇨🇭 Lausanne | 3,048 |  |
| 5 | [SICPA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sicpa) (sicpa.com)<br>A Swiss technology company specializing in ink-based security features for banknotes, identity documents, and product authentication, with global impact | Business Intelligence Platforms | 🇨🇭 Lausanne | 2,548 | 1927 |
| 6 | [Alpiq](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/alpiq) (alpiq.com)<br>A leading Swiss energy producer offering comprehensive services in electricity generation, marketing, optimization, and trading throughout Europe with a focus on sustainability | Utilities | 🇨🇭 Lausanne | 2,420 | 2009 |
| 7 | [IMD](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/imd) (imd.org)<br>Develop leaders transforming organizations and society through independent academic programs with Swiss roots and global business leadership focus. | Education Administration Programs | 🇨🇭 Lausanne | 2,293 |  |
| 8 | [Terre des hommes foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/terre-des-hommes-foundation) (tdh.org)<br>A Swiss organization providing aid to children and their communities through health, protection, and emergency relief programs in 30 countries | Non-profit Organizations | 🇨🇭 Lausanne | 2,084 | 1960 |
| 9 | [International Olympic Committee – IOC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/international-olympic-committee-ioc) (olympics.com)<br>Global organization coordinating Olympic stakeholders, ensuring unique Games, promoting athlete focus, and fostering Olympic values worldwide through sport. | Spectator Sports | 🇨🇭 Lausanne | 1,867 | 1894 |
| 10 | [Protectas](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/protectas) (protectas.com)<br>Leader in security services offering specialized guarding, technology solutions, consulting, and investigations tailored to individual customer needs for effective security solutions worldwide | Security and Investigations | 🇨🇭 Lausanne | 1,815 | 1976 |
| 11 | [EHL](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ehl) (ehlgroup.com)<br>Provides global education, consulting, and certification for the hospitality and service sector, from apprenticeships to master's degrees, across three campuses and worldwide. | Higher Education | 🇨🇭 Lausanne | 1,762 | 1893 |
| 12 | [AZQORE SA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/azqore-sa) (azqore.com)<br>Leader in digital transformation for wealth managers, offering innovative technology solutions, operational services, and consultancy to adapt in a fast-changing world | Financial Services | 🇨🇭 Lausanne | 586 | 2018 |
| 13 | [WSP in Switzerland](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/wsp-in-switzerland) (wsp.com)<br>A company specializing in prestigious projects in transportation, energy, and sustainable development, committed to decarbonizing construction and driving digital transformation Join us! | Civil Engineering | 🇨🇭 Lausanne | 498 | 1954 |
| 14 | [Sommet Education](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sommet-education) (sommet-education.com)<br>Specialized education group focusing on hospitality management and culinary arts, offering exceptional student experiences and talent development. | Education Administration Programs | 🇨🇭 Lausanne | 486 |  |
| 15 | [Debiopharm](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/debiopharm) (debiopharm.com)<br>Identifying and developing high-potential compounds in oncology and bacterial infections for licensing to pharmaceutical partners to maximize patient access globally | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇨🇭 Lausanne | 471 | 1979 |
| 16 | [International Chess Federation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/international-chess-federation) (fide.com)<br>Governing body chess sport. Regulates international competitions. Non-governmental institution, 190 affiliate members. Headquarters Lausanne, Switzerland. New leadership elected. | Spectator Sports | 🇨🇭 Lausanne | 456 | 1924 |
| 17 | [HEC Lausanne - The Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Lausanne](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hec-lausanne-the-faculty-of-business-and-economics-of-the-university-of-lausanne) (unil.ch)<br>Leading management and economics school providing top-class education and research to train executives, entrepreneurs, and future academic professionals for over a century | Higher Education | 🇨🇭 Lausanne | 431 | 1911 |
| 18 | [Fédération Internationale de Volleyball - FIVB](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/federation-internationale-de-volleyball-fivb) (fivb.com)<br>Global governing body for all forms of Volleyball, working with national federations and private enterprises to develop the sport through competitions, marketing, and development activities | Spectator Sports | 🇨🇭 Lausanne | 387 | 1947 |
| 19 | [World Aquatics](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/world-aquatics) (worldaquatics.com)<br>An international governing body for various water sports, promoting development, drug-free competition, international relations, and organizing world championships | Spectator Sports | 🇨🇭 Lausanne | 373 | 1908 |
| 20 | [IFCHOR GALBRAITHS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ifchor-galbraiths) (ifchorgalbraiths.com)<br>A leading global shipbroking company offering competitive chartering and sale and purchase services, specialized in Dry bulk, Tanker, and Offshore markets | Maritime Transportation | 🇨🇭 Lausanne | 354 |  |
| 21 | [CCHE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cche) (cche.com)<br>Swiss architecture firm offering landscape architecture, urban planning, interior design, and innovative project management with sustainable, economic, and social focus. | Architecture and Planning | 🇨🇭 Lausanne | 315 |  |
| 22 | [ADC Therapeutics](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/adc-therapeutics) (adctherapeutics.com)<br>Commercial-stage biotech company developing next-generation targeted antibody drug conjugates to improve outcomes for cancer patients with hematological and solid tumors | Biotechnology Research | 🇨🇭 Lausanne | 315 | 2011 |
| 23 | [Vipa Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vipa-group) (vipagroup.com)<br>Global merchandiser of recovered paper, prime paper, stock lots, and recyclable raw materials with a wide network covering Europe, USA, Asia, and the Middle East Market leader in trading and collection recycling | Environmental Services | 🇨🇭 Lausanne | 308 | 1965 |
| 24 | [Revizto](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/revizto) (revizto.com)<br>Swiss company offers BIM collaboration platform for AECO industry, facilitating real-time coordination, automated clash detection, issue tracking, and improved project efficiency globally | Software Development | 🇨🇭 Lausanne | 219 | 2010 |
| 25 | [ITTF - International Table Tennis Federation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ittf-international-table-tennis-federation) (ittf.com)<br>Global organization overseeing table tennis, supporting 227 member associations, promoting sustainable growth, engagement, development, and passion for the sport. | Spectator Sports | 🇨🇭 Lausanne | 213 | 1926 |
| 26 | [SwissBorg](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/swissborg) (swissborg.com)<br>SwissBorg democratizes wealth management through a crypto platform with 630k+ users accessing 40+ digital assets, 16 fiats, and 5 exchanges | Financial Services | 🇨🇭 Lausanne | 202 | 2017 |
| 27 | [Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/koenig-and-bauer-banknote-solutions) (banknote-solutions.koenig-bauer.com)<br>Specializing in high security printing, our complete solution provider offers products & services for banknote production within a global press manufacturer group | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 🇨🇭 Lausanne | 199 | 1952 |
| 28 | [Kandou AI](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kandou-ai) (kandou.com)<br>A fabless semiconductor company founded in 2011, specializing in high-speed, energy efficient chip-to-chip link solutions to enable better-connected, smaller, and more cost-effective devices | Semiconductor Manufacturing | 🇨🇭 Lausanne | 191 | 2011 |
| 29 | [FISU - International University Sports Federation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fisu-international-university-sports-federation) (fisu.net)<br>Governs international university sports, organizes major multi-sport events, championships, and cups, and promotes educational programs and healthy campus initiatives for students globally. | Spectator Sports | 🇨🇭 Lausanne | 186 | 1949 |
| 30 | [Unit8](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/unit8) (unit8.com)<br>A Swiss data services and consulting company specializing in helping non-digital native companies turn data into value using data science, analytics, and AI | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇨🇭 Lausanne | 176 | 2017 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 11, 2026.

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