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Jean-Michel Cina resigns as SRG president after nearly ten years

Jean-Michel Cina has announced his resignation as president of SRG, with the transition being actively managed.

20 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Jean-Michel Cina has informed the SRG Board of Directors that he is resigning after nearly ten years in office. The resignation comes after Cina has led the organization during his tenure.

In a statement from SRG, it was noted that the timing of the transition was deliberately chosen. This aims to ensure a seamless leadership change.

Cina will continue to manage the affairs until a successor is elected. A personnel committee has been established to find a suitable replacement.

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