Appointment of Dr. Gavin Brupbacher to the Executive Board of Oberwaid AG

With the appointment of Dr. sc. med. Gavin Brupbacher to the Executive Board, Oberwaid AG is broadening its professional base.


The requirements in the areas of compliance, tariff systems and medical coding have increased in recent years. They are also of central importance in ensuring financial stability. At the same time, these developments also offer the opportunity to promote quality in order to ensure high-quality and efficient patient care and improve the efficiency of internal processes.

Since 2022, Dr. Brupbacher has been in charge of Corporate Development, Quality Management and Research at Oberwaid AG. In his new role on the Executive Board, he will also assume responsibility for compliance management and medical coding.

Dr. Gavin Brupbacher brings a broad spectrum of experience and expertise to the table. He has an excellent network in the healthcare sector and is familiar with the perspectives of service providers, management, research and associations. After training in sports science and working as an exercise therapist, he obtained his doctorate with a dissertation on the interface between psychiatry, sleep medicine and sports science. He then completed additional training in quality management and corporate development.

The culture at Oberwaid is strongly characterized by high quality standards. Accordingly, quality assurance is seen as an important management task. Clinical research is part of quality development, which makes it possible to continuously develop the range of therapies according to the latest scientific findings and to integrate the latest diagnostic and therapeutic methods.

The Board of Directors and the Executive Board are convinced that they have made an excellent choice with the appointment of Dr. Gavin Brupbacher as a member of the Executive Board. They wish him every success and pleasure in his new role.

The Oberwaid is a modern health institution on the outskirts of St. Gallen with a sweeping view over Lake Constance. The Oberwaid concept combines modern medicine with first-class hospitality. The Oberwaid offers a broad spectrum of medical expertise in the specialist disciplines of psychosomatic, cardiological and orthopaedic rehabilitation. The interdisciplinary range of treatments extends from diagnostics and treatment to rehabilitation and prevention. It has a service mandate for psychosomatic psychiatry and rehabilitation as well as cardiological rehabilitation. Both patients with general and supplementary insurance from all over Switzerland can be treated. As a contract hospital, musculoskeletal rehabilitation is open to patients with supplementary insurance. Stylish ambience, modern design and contemporary art create the setting for relaxation and lasting recovery. The harmonious ambience of an exclusive spa, culinary delights and a fascinating natural panorama round off the Oberwaid's holistic offer.

Media release Oberwaid AG