We believe in handcrafting our personal network
The networkers among the consultants
In a time when everything is automated, we rely on the one variable that is irreplaceable: the personal network. Whether representing your interest in the public, media or politics, bringing your business one step ahead of your competitors or finding investors: Dr. Borer Consulting offers you the opportunity to communicate your interests directly to your stakeholders through our international network and partnerships.

Dr. Thomas Borer
As a former Ambassador of Switzerland to Germany and head of the task force „Switzerland - Second World War“, Dr. Thomas Borer is well known far beyond Swiss borders. Due to his high profile, Dr. Borer enjoys privileged access to most decision-makers in the public, private and media sectors and has an unparalleled private network in Germany and Switzerland with large international corporations and their executives.
Based on my experience in international diplomacy, I maintain high-profile contacts with top-level decision makers from business, politics and the media.
Thomas Borer has been working as a strategic consultant for over 18 years and holds national and international mandates in the fields of public affairs, business development and private equity. In comparison to other consultants, Dr. Borer knows the practice in government, parliament, administration, supervisory authorities and international organisations up close from his 20-year diplomatic career.
Our Services
Public Affairs
In today‘s uncertain, volatile and complex environment, it is mission critical to effectively represent your interests with your stakeholders in politics, media and society. Dr. Borer Consulting helps its clients to achieve their goals by managing their reputation, building trust and mitigating issues that directly affect their business.
DiscoverPrivate Equity and M&A
Attractive value creation opportunities are often hidden within broad networks of investors and entrepreneurs. Dr. Borer Consulting strategically supports its clients in identifying, accessing and acting on these opportunities. It represents investors at any stage of a transaction process lifecycle from acquisition to divestment.
DiscoverBusiness Development
Developing your business and meeting the relevant companies and individuals is often frustrating and time intensive. Leveraging its unique global network, Dr. Borer Consulting offers its clients privileged access to decision-makers of private businesses and politics. For our clients, we create unique opportunities and build networks.
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The Team
The mandates our clients entrust us with are strategically important to their businesses. Navigating their challenges successfully becomes our common journey, and our clients can count on a dedicated and highly-qualified team of consultants and advisors. Our interdisciplinary and dynamic team can draw on diverse backgrounds and experiences to accomplish our mission.
Credentials
Selected mandates – clients we work with or have worked for






























Ukraine war forces Swiss business to make choices on neutrality
24 June, 2022
Dr. Thomas Borer
Sanctions imposed on Russia have focused debate over the country’s long-cherished economic haven status[...]
Read MoreNeutralität und Sanktionen: Eine Richtigstellung
10 March, 2022
Dr. Thomas Borer
Im Nachgang zum bundesrätlichen Entscheid vom 28. Februar 2022, die Sanktionen der EU gegenüber Russland autonom mitzutragen, ist in Kreisen im In- und Ausland festgestellt worden, die Schweiz gebe ihre jahrhundertelange Neutralität auf oder habe mit einem Schlag ihre bewährte Neutralitätspol[...]
Read More«La Suisse pourrait aussi devenir la cible de sanctions de la part de l’UE et des Etats-Unis»
03 March, 2022
Dr. Thomas Borer
UKRAINE. Le Conseil fédéral a adopté lundi les sanctions décidées par l’UE contre la Russie. Pour Thomas Borer, ne pas le faire aurait susciter la méfiance, notamment des pays voisins de la Suisse.[...]
Read MoreThe fundamental role of lobbying in our democracy – and why your company should make it part of its corporate strategy
18 February, 2022
Dr. Thomas Borer
Managers tend to forget the fundamental role the political environment plays for their company. A certain growth strategy can only be pursued if the political environment allows for this. Certain initiatives and bills can negatively affect the corporate business strategy of several companies in a de[...]
Read MoreTagebuch
04 February, 2022
Dr. Thomas Borer
Es war der Januar 1997, der mich ein Leben lang prägte. Als junger Diplomat werde ich im Oktober 1996 vom Bundesrat zum Chef der «Task Force Schweiz – Zweiter Weltkrieg» ernannt und stehe damit zuvorderst in einer der grössten aussenpolitischen Krisen der Schweiz.[...]
Read MoreDie 7 goldenen Regeln der Krisenkommunikation
04 February, 2022
Dr. Thomas Borer
Nicht jedes negative Ereignis ist eine Krise. Jedoch kann jede Krise einen negativen Einfluss auf eine Organisation und ihre Anspruchsgruppen haben. Eine Organisation kann auch das Momentum einer Krise nutzen, um das Unternehmen besser zu stellen und die Situation als Opportunität sehen. Dafür bra[...]
Read MoreLe système des bonus de Credit Suisse doit être aboli
15 December, 2021
Dr. Thomas Borer
Opinion. Selon Thomas Borer, il faut prendre des mesures pour éviter de nouvelles débâcles qui entachent la réputation de la banque mais aussi du pays.[...]
Read MoreKloster Mariastein – Zusammenkunft 2021
06 October, 2021
Dr. Thomas Borer
Am Samstag, 25. Oktober 2021, versammelten sich die Mitglieder des Patronatskomitees Projekt Mariastein 2025 im Benediktinerkloster. Das Komitee setzt sich für den Erhalt des Wallfahrtsorts ein und möchte dessen Fortbestehen langfristig sichern. Besprochen wurden die Themen Nachwuchsförderung,[...]
Read MoreDie Deutschen mögen Mittelmass – wie die Schweizer auch
30 September, 2021
Dr. Thomas Borer
Das Wahlkampf-Finale ist spannend. Was für eine Regierung folgt auf Angela Merkel? Was wäre für die Schweiz am besten? Wieso ist der «Scholzomat» der SPD plötzlich so beliebt? [...]
Read MoreDiplomacy in M&A
22 September, 2021
Dr. Thomas Borer
M&A Diplomacy aims at using the tools of diplomacy to make mergers and acquisitions a smoother process. It is our understanding, that diplomacy is the art of shaping decisions and the behaviour of third parties through dialogue, negotiation, and other soft means. Historically, diplomacy meant the co[...]
Read MoreDoes your company need a Crisis Health Check?
04 June, 2021
Dr. Thomas Borer
In a crisis, the public often wants to find someone to blame. Recently, for example, Credit Suisse had to face public criticism and accept responsibility because of the Greensill and Archegos cases. Whether such news develop themselves into a veritable crisis depends largely on the organisation’s [...]
Read MoreLitigation PR – an underestimated tool
20 May, 2021
Dr. Thomas Borer
The VW diesel scandal, the FIFA corruption affair and the Dominique Strauss-Kahn trial differ substantially in cause, substance, and verdict. To contain the consequences and facilitate a fair trial, public relations before and during court proceedings is an incredibly important tool.[...]
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