Corporate governance

To operate with the agility that our customers demand and offer the working environment that our employees deserve, we need a shared culture and values that define how we work. Sonova has completed a broad-based internal effort, establishing five core values that guide all we do. These shared values and beliefs–including among others, driving innovation, taking accountability and striving for excellence–reflect the corporate governance that defines and unites us as a company across all brands and regions. Good corporate governance is essential for Sonova and we strive for high standards in this field. The meaning of “good corporate governance” is an evolving matter and we constantly monitor the latest changes to the requirements.

At Sonova, corporate governance is based upon, and structured to conform with, relevant standards and practices. The company meets its legal duties under the Swiss Code of Obligations, the SIX Swiss Exchange Directive on Information relating to Corporate Governance, and the standards defined in the Swiss Code of Best Practice for Corporate Governance. This report describes the principles of corporate governance for the Sonova Group and provides background information on the Group’s executive officers and bodies as of March 31, 2020. All relevant documents can be accessed at the corporate governance section of the Sonova website: www.sonova.com/en/regulations-principles. For clarity and transparency, the compensation report is presented as a separate chapter of the annual report.