Zurich hosts a concentration of large multinational corporations, primarily in financial services, industrial technology, and specialized manufacturing. Companies like UBS and Credit Suisse provide global wealth management and banking, while ABB focuses on industrial automation. Zurich Insurance and Swiss Re are major players in the insurance and reinsurance sectors.
The data shows a strong presence of established firms, with many founded in the mid-19th century, such as UBS (1862) and Credit Suisse (1856). Other key companies include Adecco, a staffing and recruiting provider, and DKSH, a global distributor of diverse products.
| # | Company | Employees | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Adeccoadecco.com
Top provider of HR solutions matching talented individuals with job opportunities worldwide, offering industry insight, training, and mentoring for career development |
199,071 | |||
| 2 | 146,155 | ||||
| 3 | 117,814 | ||||
| 4 |
Credit Suisseubs.com
A global wealth manager offering services in wealth management, banking, asset management, and investment banking, focusing on diversity and empowerment |
59,000 | |||
| 5 |
Zurich Insurancezurich.com
Leading global multi-line insurer serving individuals, small businesses, and large corporations across more than 200 countries and territories since 1872. |
48,589 | |||
| 6 |
Hitachi Energyhitachienergy.com
Global leader in electrification providing advanced power grid technologies and digital solutions to support sustainable energy and decarbonization efforts. |
36,864 | |||
| 7 | 34,000 | ||||
| 8 | 33,944 | ||||
| 9 | 22,304 | ||||
| 10 |
The Adecco Groupadeccogroup.com
Global talent company providing employability, digital and engineering solutions, and workforce optimization across multiple industries and countries. |
19,418 | |||
| 11 |
Swiss Reswissre.com
A leading global provider of reinsurance, insurance, and risk transfer solutions, offering tailor-made coverage to insurance companies, corporations, and public sector clients worldwide |
15,263 | |||
| 12 |
ETH Z眉richethz.ch
University specializing in science, technology, and engineering education and research, fostering innovation and producing high-impact patents and spin-offs. |
11,664 | |||
| 13 |
Barry Callebaut Groupbarry-callebaut.com
A global leader in high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, with 66 production facilities worldwide, serving a wide range of food industry customers Committed to sustainability |
10,290 | |||
| 14 |
University of Zurichuzh.ch
Switzerland's largest university, offering a wide range of Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD programs, known for its prestigious research and academic excellence |
9,752 | |||
| 15 |
Julius Baerjuliusbaer.com
Global financial institution with a presence in over 60 locations worldwide, offering a range of wealth management services to clients |
8,153 | |||
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| 16 |
Onculture.on.com
This company innovates premium footwear, apparel, and accessories for running and outdoor activities, driven by a mission to inspire the human spirit through movement |
5,539 | |||
| 17 |
SPSspsglobal.com
A technology-driven business transformation company offering innovative solutions to empower organizations in adopting hybrid work concepts and drive digital transformation |
5,467 | |||
| 18 |
SIXsix-group.com
A leading provider of securities, payments, and financial information services, driving efficiency and innovation in the Swiss and Spanish financial centers |
4,573 | |||
| 19 |
Migros-Genossenschafts-Bundjobs.migros.ch
A unique company in Switzerland that is organized differently, engages beyond business, has over 2 million members, and is one of the country's largest employers and investors |
3,608 | |||
| 20 |
Egon Zehnderegonzehnder.com
A global leadership advisory firm with consultants from diverse industries and functions, dedicated to transforming individuals, organizations, and the world through leadership |
3,346 | |||
| 21 |
Migros Industriemigrosindustrie.ch
Production of high-quality Swiss private label food and non-food products, supplying around 50 countries with innovative, market-driven solutions. |
3,346 | |||
| 22 | 3,274 | ||||
| 23 |
Swiss Lifeswisslife.ch
A leading provider of life and pensions, financial solutions in Europe, helping clients prepare their financial future through tailored products and services |
3,250 | |||
| 24 |
Bemis Company, Inc.amcor.com
Global leader in responsible packaging solutions for various industries, focusing on sustainability and innovation to protect products and enhance value chains worldwide |
2,999 | |||
| 25 |
PwC Switzerlandpwc.ch
Global network of firms providing quality assurance, advisory, and tax services in 157 countries, with a focus on building trust and solving important problems |
2,827 | |||
| 26 |
Amcor Flexibles Europe, Middle East & Africa / Amcor Flexibles Americasamcor.com
Global leader in creating responsible packaging solutions for well-known brands, touching millions of lives every day with innovative products |
2,742 | |||
| 27 |
Avaloqavaloq.com
A provider of front-to-back software and services for financial institutions globally, offering cloud-based SaaS, on-premises solutions, and BPaaS banking operations outsourcing |
2,673 | |||
| 28 |
Vontobelvontobel.com
Vontobel helps individuals and institutions invest their financial capital by offering a range of solutions and wealth planning services worldwide |
2,533 | |||
| 29 |
Aebi Schmidt Groupaebi-schmidt.com
Global leader in providing intelligent solutions for clean and safe infrastructure maintenance with a wide range of products and tailored support services |
2,505 | |||
| 30 |
Nobel Biocarenobelbiocare.com
Development and provision of dental implant systems, prosthetics, CAD/CAM technology, treatment planning, guided surgery, and biomaterials for dental professionals. |
2,390 | |||
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