# Top 50 multinational companies in Vaud

Tamtam tracks 261 multinational companies headquartered in Vaud. This list ranks the 50 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Nestlé, Philip Morris International and Tetra Pak. Their median headcount is 2,084. Half of them were founded in 1954 or later. The most common headquarters are Lausanne (11), Bern (2) and Zurich (2).

These multinational companies in Vaud represent a mix of industries, with a notable presence in food and beverage, manufacturing, and services. Many are well-established, large corporations. Nestlé, a global food and beverage company, has 244,600 employees. Philip Morris International focuses on smoke-free products, while Tetra Pak provides advanced food production systems. Bata Group is a global footwear manufacturer and retailer, and Nestlé Nespresso SA specializes in high-quality coffee experiences. Franke is a global provider of products for kitchens and foodservice systems.

A significant pattern observed is the cluster of headquarters in Lausanne, Vevey, and Pully/Lausanne, indicating a concentration of these large entities within the canton. The companies listed are primarily large groups, reflecting their extensive employee bases and global reach. Other companies include Ferring Pharmaceuticals, a research-driven biopharmaceutical group, and Garrett - Advancing Motion, which designs and manufactures advanced turbocharging technologies.

🇨🇭 Vaud · 50 companies · Updated Nov 11, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Nestlé](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nestle-vevey) (nestle.com)<br>Global food and beverage company, offering products and services for all stages of life, enhancing quality of life for everyone. | Food and Beverage Services | 🇨🇭 Vevey | 244,600 | 1866 |
| 2 | [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 |  |
| 3 | [Tetra Pak](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tetra-pak) (tetrapak.com)<br>Provides advanced food production systems, from creation to logistics, ensuring safe and available food for people worldwide, protecting food, people, and planet. | Packaging and Containers Manufacturing | 🇨🇭 Ch-1009 Pully/lausanne | 26,191 |  |
| 4 | [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 |
| 5 | [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 |
| 6 | [Bechtle Schweiz AG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bechtle-schweiz-ag) (bechtle.com)<br>Leading IT service provider for SMEs, large customers, and public institutions, offering consulting, infrastructure, cloud, services, and software solutions throughout the entire IT life cycle. | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇨🇭 Mägenwil | 12,000 | 1983 |
| 7 | [Franke](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/franke)<br>Global provider of products and services for domestic kitchens, foodservice systems, convenience stores, and professional coffee making, including equipment. | Manufacturing | 🇨🇭 | 10,000 | 1911 |
| 8 | [FIFA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fifa) (fifa.com)<br>This organization oversees 211 national football associations, stages international competitions like the FIFA World Cup, and develops football worldwide | Spectator Sports | 🇨🇭 | 7,956 | 1904 |
| 9 | [Thermo Fisher Scientific](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/thermo-fisher-scientific-ecublens) (thermofisher.com)<br>The company is a global leader in advancing science and technology to help customers make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer | Research Services | 🇨🇭 Écublens | 7,431 |  |
| 10 | [L'OCCITANE Group (B Corp)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/l-occitane-group-b-corp) (group.loccitane.com)<br>Leading international manufacturer and retailer of premium, sustainable beauty and wellness products across 90 countries with 3,000 retail outlets. Committed to communities, biodiversity, waste reduction, and sustainable solutions. | Personal Care Product Manufacturing | 🇨🇭 Plan-les-Ouates | 6,765 | 1976 |
| 11 | [Ferring Pharmaceuticals](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ferring-pharmaceuticals) (ferring.com)<br>A research-driven biopharmaceutical group based in Switzerland, specializing in innovative products for reproductive medicine, maternal health, urology, and gastroenterology worldwide | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇨🇭 Saint-Prex | 6,297 | 1950 |
| 12 | [Wabco](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/wabco) (zf.com)<br>Provides comprehensive portfolio and expertise for commercial vehicles and fleets, making them more efficient, safe, connected, intelligent, and automated through innovative technologies and services. | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 🇨🇭 Bern | 5,300 | 1869 |
| 13 | [WWF](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/wwf) (wwf.panda.org)<br>Independent conservation organization working globally to protect natural habitats, prevent wildlife extinction, and promote sustainable production and consumption. | Non-profit Organizations | 🇨🇭 Gland | 5,162 | 1961 |
| 14 | [Garrett - Advancing Motion](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/garrett-advancing-motion) (garrettmotion.com)<br>Design, manufacture, sell advanced turbocharging, air/fluid compression, high-speed electric motor technologies for emission reduction, energy efficiency in mobility and industrial fields. | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 🇨🇭 Rolle | 3,491 | 2018 |
| 15 | [UEFA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/uefa) (uefa.com)<br>The company serves as the governing body for European football, promoting unity, fair play, and solidarity while supporting member associations | Spectator Sports | 🇨🇭 Nyon | 3,385 | 1954 |
| 16 | [Nestlé Professional](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nestle-professional) (nestleprofessional.us)<br>Delivers creative, branded food and beverage solutions to foodservice operators, delighting consumers with culinary and drink brands. | Food and Beverage Services | 🇨🇭 Vevey | 3,141 | 1867 |
| 17 | [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 |  |
| 18 | [Audemars Piguet](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/audemars-piguet) (audemarspiguet.com)<br>Oldest fine watchmaking manufacturer with ancestral savoir-faire, setting rule-breaking trends through talented craftspeople, creating masterpieces in Switzerland Sharing passion worldwide Seek Beyond | Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry | 🇨🇭 Le Brassus | 2,571 | 1875 |
| 19 | [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 |
| 20 | [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 |
| 21 | [Chiquita](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/chiquita) (chiquita.com)<br>Global produce company, specializing in bananas, with a focus on high-quality fruits, sustainability, and improving lives while giving back to the community | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇨🇭 Étoy | 2,369 | 1870 |
| 22 | [IUCN](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/iucn) (iucn.org)<br>Supports scientific research, manages field projects, and unites diverse groups to develop and implement environmental policy, laws, and best practices. | Non-profit Organizations | 🇨🇭 Gland | 2,317 | 1948 |
| 23 | [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 |  |
| 24 | [Kudelski Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kudelski-group) (nagra.com)<br>Leading provider integrated content protection, multi-device user experience solutions for digital television, interactive applications, cybersecurity, and Internet of Things innovations. | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇨🇭 Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne | 2,152 | 1951 |
| 25 | [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 |
| 26 | [ELCA Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/elca-group) (elca.ch)<br>Leading Swiss provider of IT services and solutions, specializing in cybersecurity, data & AI, cloud, software development, and digital experience across industries | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇨🇭 Pully | 2,026 | 1968 |
| 27 | [EFG International](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/efg-international) (efginternational.com)<br>Global private banking group offering asset management services, headquartered in Zurich with a presence in major financial centers worldwide Entrepreneurial thinking Private banking | Banking | 🇨🇭 Zurich | 2,000 | 1995 |
| 28 | [RUAG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ruag) (ruag.ch)<br>A Swiss company with 2500 employees, providing security solutions for military systems, including maintenance of planes, support for land systems, and communication technologies | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇨🇭 Bern | 1,986 | 2020 |
| 29 | [J. Safra Sarasin](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/j-safra-sarasin) (jsafrasarasin.com)<br>International private bank specializing in sustainable wealth management, personalized advisory, and asset management for private and institutional clients. | Financial Services | 🇨🇭 Basel | 1,964 | 1841 |
| 30 | [Habib Bank AG Zurich](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/habib-bank-ag-zurich) (habibbank.com)<br>Provides commercial, corporate, and personal banking services globally, specializing in trade finance, Islamic banking, and wealth management across 11 countries. | Banking | 🇨🇭 Zurich | 1,940 | 1967 |
| 31 | [FIBA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fiba) (fiba.basketball)<br>Governing body for basketball globally setting rules, organizing competitions, regulating player transfers, and overseeing international referees for Olympic competitions | Spectator Sports | 🇨🇭 Mies | 1,919 | 1932 |
| 32 | [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 |
| 33 | [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 |
| 34 | [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 |
| 35 | [Global Blue](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/global-blue) (globalblue.com)<br>Specializes in tax-free shopping, payment, and post-purchase solutions supporting retailers and shoppers worldwide to enhance shopping experiences. | Software Development | 🇨🇭 Signy-Avenex | 1,710 | 1980 |
| 36 | [Swissquote](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/swissquote) (swq.ch)<br>A leading bank in online financial services offering innovative solutions for investments, trading, Forex, Robo-Advisory, and Mortgages with global reach | Banking | 🇨🇭 Gland | 1,530 |  |
| 37 | [ECOM Agroindustrial Corp. Ltd.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ecom-agroindustrial-corp-ltd) (ecomtrading.com)<br>Specializes in coffee, cocoa, and cotton trading with extensive agronomy and sustainability programs supporting farmers and customers worldwide. | International Trade and Development | 🇨🇭 Pully | 1,423 | 1849 |
| 38 | [Sunstar](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sunstar) (sunstar.com)<br>Global company specializing in oral care products and industrial solutions, dedicated to promoting longer, healthier lives worldwide. | Retail Health and Personal Care Products | 🇨🇭 Etoy | 1,382 | 1932 |
| 39 | [NAGRA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nagra) (nagra.vision)<br>Provider of security and multiscreen user experience solutions for digital media monetization, offering secure, integrated platforms and applications for DTV operators globally | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇨🇭 Cheseaux-Sur-Lausanne | 1,309 | 1989 |
| 40 | [Medair](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/medair) (medair.org)<br>The company is dedicated to helping people in remote and devastated communities survive crises, recover with dignity, and build a better future through humanitarian aid | Non-profit Organizations | 🇨🇭 Ecublens | 1,281 | 1989 |
| 41 | [Vitra](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vitra) (vitra.com)<br>A long-standing Swiss company collaborates with top designers to create innovative furniture and concepts for modern living and working spaces worldwide | Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing | 🇨🇭 Birsfelden | 1,240 | 1950 |
| 42 | [BMC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bmc-grenchen) (bmc-switzerland.com)<br>A premium Swiss bike brand known for high-quality, design, and performance, supplying bikes to top athletes and winning prestigious races worldwide | Sporting Goods Manufacturing | 🇨🇭 Grenchen | 1,171 | 2001 |
| 43 | [Nexthink](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nexthink) (nexthink.com)<br>A leader in digital employee experience management software, providing IT leaders with insight into employees' technology experiences to enable proactive optimization | Software Development | 🇨🇭 Prilly | 1,169 | 2004 |
| 44 | [Michel Reybier Hospitality](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/michel-reybier-hospitality) (michelreybierhospitality.com)<br>Luxury hospitality offering refined experiences including exceptional wines, personalized spa programs, and a welcoming atmosphere for all guests. | Hospitality | 🇨🇭 Chavannes de Bogis | 1,137 |  |
| 45 | [Cereal Partners Worldwide (Nestlé & General Mills)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cereal-partners-worldwide-nestle-and-general-mills) (nestle-cereals.com)<br>production and distribution of nutritious, convenient, and tasty breakfast cereals worldwide, serving diverse tastes and dietary needs. | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇨🇭 La Tour-de-Peilz | 1,096 | 1990 |
| 46 | [Jaeger-LeCoultre](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/jaeger-lecoultre) (jaeger-lecoultre.com)<br>Swiss watchmaker crafting precise, innovative timepieces with advanced mechanisms, combining technical skill, creativity, and aesthetic elegance since 1833. | Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry | 🇨🇭 Le Sentier | 1,075 | 1833 |
| 47 | [DocMorris](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/docmorris) (docmorris.com)<br>Company offers online pharmacy, marketplace, and professional healthcare services, delivering effective and empathetic healthcare to everyone, anytime, anywhere, in one click. | Retail | 🇨🇭 Frauenfeld | 1,001 | 2000 |
| 48 | [BCGE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bcge) (bcge.ch)<br>Established in 1816, the group offers a wide range of high-quality banking services including private banking, asset management, corporate financing, and more | Banking | 🇨🇭 Geneva | 932 | 1816 |
| 49 | [IMI Climate Control](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/imi-climate-control) (imiplc.com)<br>Designs intelligent hydronic solutions optimizing comfort, energy use, and system reliability for smarter, greener, more sustainable residential and commercial buildings and data centers. | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 🇨🇭 Eysins | 918 |  |
| 50 | [Bertschi Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bertschi-group) (bertschi.com)<br>A global leader in logistics, specializing in intermodal transportation services for the chemical industry with a focus on efficiency and sustainability | Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage | 🇨🇭 Dürrenäsch | 906 | 1956 |

## 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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