Jan Schoch

Hotelier & Owner Appenzeller Huus

Bearleader in Hospitality

About Jan Schoch

Bearleader in | Hospitality

Home town | Gonten, Switzerland

About | Swiss-born Jan Schoch is a visionary entrepreneur and the founder, Owner, and General Manager of Appenzeller Huus. After a trailblazing career as a pioneer in the international fintech sector, Jan returned to his roots in the Appenzell region to redefine luxury hospitality. His philosophy centers on the "Wellness Lifestyle Community," blending traditional Swiss craftsmanship—specifically local timber construction—with cutting-edge longevity science and mindful indulgence.

Profession | Hotelier, Investor, and Entrepreneur.

Achievements | Hospitality Pioneer: Successfully developed the Appenzeller Huus resort, including the 5-star superior HUUS QUELL, which was admitted to The Leading Hotels of the World while still under construction.

Award-Winning Concept: Under his leadership, HUUS QUELL won the SPA Award 2025 (by SPA Inside) and was named Falstaff’s Best New Opening in Switzerland 2025.
Fintech Legend: Founder and former CEO of Leonteq AG, taking it from a startup to a listed "Unicorn" with a market valuation of up to CHF 3.5 billion.
Entrepreneurial Honors: Previously named EY Entrepreneur of the Year (Switzerland) and CEO of the Year by Handelsblatt.
Sustainability Advocate: Spearheaded one of Switzerland's largest massive-wood construction projects, prioritizing a 30km radius for regional value creation.