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Continuity through change at the Chur Cultural Area Network

2. June 2026

There will be personnel changes in the presidency and management of the Kulturraumnetzwerk Chur. Following a transitional phase in operational management, the association is reorganizing its strategic and operational management. The Board of Directors has decided to transform the previous interim solution into a permanent co-management and at the same time to appoint a new Chairman.

Resignation of the Co-Chairmanship and election as Co-Managing Directors

In November 2024, Jen Ries and Rolf Caflisch took over operational management on an interim basis in addition to their strategic and conceptual tasks. At the same time, the Board of Directors continuously examined possible models for future management. After intensive discussions, Jen Ries and Rolf Caflisch decided to step down from the Board and Co-Chairmanship at the General Assembly on May 4, 2026. They were already elected as new Co-Managing Directors by the Board of Directors in February 2026. With this step, the association is strengthening the separation between strategic work on the Board and operational responsibility in the office. Jen Ries and Rolf Caflisch are founding members of the association and have shaped the Raumstelle since its beginnings. Both are widely networked in the cantonal and national cultural scene, are involved in various cultural and non-profit contexts and have many years of experience in strategic and operational processes.

Election of new president

Following the resignation of the previous Co-Presidency, the Board is now made up of the remaining members Iris Peng, Andi Schnoz, Flavio Decurtins, Gianin Conrad and Hannes Koch. Iris Peng was unanimously elected as the new president of Kulturraumnetzwerk Chur at the general meeting on May 4, 2026. With the new organizational structure, the association creates clear responsibilities and at the same time strengthens the strategic development of the Raumstelle.

New team member from June 2026

Rob Dörre will join the Raumstelle team in June 2026. The trained painter and varnisher has many years of experience in technical, organizational and coordinative tasks. With his wide-ranging experience and pragmatic approach, he will expand the Raumstelle's operational team.

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