Lorenz Schmid has always been a lover of automobiles. One of the reasons may be his family’s history. His great-granduncle was none other than Josef Ganz, engineer and journalist – and inventor of the VW Beetle. That’s why Lorenz is a really proud owner of a unique heirloom: an early prototype of the Beetle car model.
You can’t talk about Swiss luxury department stores without mentioning the name Franco Savastano. Currently CEO of Globus, he has previously led competitor Jelmoli for many years. His work is more to him than just a job. It’s a fascination, which he still strives to pursue in the future.
On a crusade against fakes: Leon Schelske and Robin Haas from Munich out famous owners of counterfeit watches on their Instagram profile “Munichwristbusters”. Together with René Beyer, they talk about which celebrities were spotted with replicas, how they got the idea to start their Instagram journey and more.
Once a journalist, always a journalist. Urs Heller looks back on an impressive career of 50 years in the world of media. He is one of the most influential Journalists of Switzerland – but does not think about resting on his laurels for too long. He enjoys his life and job. Especially when winter greets him with fresh fish from the lake of Zug.
Swiss gold medalist, Olympic Champion, speaker and popular ambassador. The former ski racer Dominique Gisin had an impressive career, just like her siblings Michelle and Marc. In the new episode of Beyer Talk she speaks with René Beyer about her time as a professional athlete and her other joys in life.
In 1844, the top hotel "Baur au Lac" opened its doors in Zurich. It is still familyowned today. Owner Andrea Kracht represents the sixth generation. Together with René Beyer, he talks about time, his career in the hotel industry and why watches belong on wrists and not deposit boxes.
