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With its inspiring atmosphere, comprehensive amenities, and strategic location, The 5th Floor offers a progressive environment where young talent can flourish, visions can become a reality, and success can be achieved. Designed to foster industry-specific innovation and growth opportunities, this dynamic workspace provides aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals with the necessary resources and support to thrive.

Modern and flexible workspaces

Flexibility is key to meeting the diverse needs of our members. The 5th Floor offers a range of membership plans tailored to various preferences. Whether you require a hot desk, a dedicated desk, a private desk, or even a private office, we have the perfect space for you. Our modern and innovative design ensures that every workspace is conducive to productivity, featuring ergonomic furniture and ample natural light to create a pleasant and inspiring atmosphere.

Versatile meeting and event spaces

To cater to the needs of both formal and informal gatherings, The 5th Floor provides a variety of meeting rooms, seminar rooms, and event spaces. Whether you’re hosting a client presentation, conducting workshops, or organizing networking events, our flexible spaces can accommodate your requirements. State-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, comfortable seating, and modern amenities contribute to a seamless and professional experience for all participants.

Premium amenities for enhanced productivity

We understand a conducive work environment goes beyond just a desk and a chair. That’s why The 5th Floor goes the extra mile to offer an array of premium amenities to its members. With 24/7 access to your workspace, you have the freedom to work at your own pace. Enjoy high-speed WiFi connectivity, concierge services, and printing and scanning facilities to streamline your workflow. Fuel your creativity with a premium coffee subscription and healthy snacks freshly prepared by FELFEL Fridge to keep you energized throughout the day. Members also have access to the nearby FHNW canteen and an in-house fitness center to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Flexible and fully-equipped shared laboratories 

As a testament to our commitment to innovation, The 5th Floor also offers shared laboratory spaces known as CO.LAB. Equipped with cutting-edge facilities, our chemical and biological labs provide an ideal environment for scientific research and experimentation. From convenient waste disposal solutions to equipment rental options and preferential pricing on consumables, we strive to streamline your laboratory operations, allowing you to focus on pushing the boundaries of discovery.

With its motivating and progressive environment, comprehensive amenities, and industry-specific focus, The 5th Floor is the ideal workspace to transform your visions into reality and propel your success.

Ready to experience a new way of working? Visit our website at www.the5thfloor.ch to explore our membership options, view our state-of-the-art facilities, and learn more about the dynamic community that awaits you.

Beat Kähli

In dieser Funktion seit: 29.6.2017

Beat Kähli ist verheiratet und Vater von vier Kindern. Das Amt als CEO von sitEX übernahm Beat Kähli im Juni 2017 im Zuge der strategischen Neuausrichtung der Gesellschaft. Er ist seit 2011 Mitglied des Verwaltungsrates von sitEX. Als Gründer und CEO der Avalon Park Group hat er mehr als 20 Jahre Erfahrung in den Bereichen Immobilien, Investmentbanking und Finanzberatung. Er ist Mehrheitsaktionär, Partner und CEO von mehreren Gesellschaften aus verschiedenen Industrien. Unter anderem hat er das Immobilienprojekt «Avalon Park» nahe Orlando mit einem Gesamtvolumen von USD 1,5 Mia. lanciert. Dieses gehörte mehrere Jahre zu den erfolgreichsten Immobilienprojekten in Florida. Weiter war Beat Kähli erfolgreicher Unternehmer in der Zementindustrie. Sein Unternehmen Prestige wurde zum grössten unabhängigen Betonproduzenten im Bundesstaat Florida. 2007 verkaufte er die Prestige-Gruppe erfolgreich an einen ausländischen Betonhersteller. Beat Kähli sitzt im Verwaltungsrat von verschiedenen Unternehmen in der Schweiz und den USA.

Dr. Christoph Stutz

In dieser Funktion seit: 29.6.2017

Dr. Christoph Stutz aus Basel ist Jurist mit Schwergewicht auf Bau- und Planungsrecht, speziell Quartierplan- respektive Bebauungsplanverfahren zur Umzonung bestehender grösserer Areale. Seit 1997 führt er die eigene Firma Büro Dr. Stutz, Projektmanagement und Immobilienentwicklung. Er ist Verwaltungsrat in verschiedenen Gesellschaften der Immobilien- und Baunebenbranche sowie der Energiebranche. Seine früheren Tätigkeiten im öffentlichen Transportwesen, im Gesundheitswesen und als Regierungsrat des Kantons Basel-Stadt verschaffen ihm ein breites Wissens- und Erfahrungsfeld. Zu den grösseren Projekten unter seiner Mitwirkung zählen beispielsweise die Gesamtleitung der Überbauung «Bahnhof Ost, Peter Merian Haus und Jacob Burckhardt Haus» mit einem Investitionsvolumen von CHF 700 Mio. und einer Bruttogeschossfläche von mehr als 100 000 m². Weiter war er mitverantwortlich für die Erstellung mehrerer Stockwerkeigentumsüberbauungen und Mietwohnungsbauten in Basel, Rheinfelden, Oberwil, Ettingen, Allschwil, Liestal, Laufen und Schlieren mit Investitionsvolumina zwischen CHF 10 Mio. und CHF 75 Mio. Er war überdies Mitglied des Steuerungsausschusses für die städtebauliche Entwicklung des Grossareals Klybeck plus (260 000 m²) in Basel mit den drei Partnern Novartis – BASF – Kanton Basel-Stadt. Zudem leistet war überdies Mitglied des Stiftungsratsausschusses der Fondation Beyeler Basel/Riehen wesentliche ehrenamtliche Arbeit.

Thomas Giese

In dieser Funktion seit: 2010

Thomas Giese begleitet sitEX bereits seit ihrer Gründung als Mitglied des Verwaltungsrates. Er startete seine Berufslaufbahn bei Nestlé in Frankfurt und New York. Er arbeitete in verschiedenen globalen Managementfunktionen bei Nestlé, Cereal Partners Worldwide und E*Trade. Im Jahr 1999 gründete er die Investmentgesellschaft C.S.I. Capital Strategies International GmbH in Frankfurt am Main. Mit seiner Kompetenz für die Analyse von Investitionsopportunitäten und für das Risikomanagement ergänzt er den Verwaltungsrat auf ideale Weise.

Marybel Defillo

In dieser Funktion seit: 29.6.2017

Marybel Defillo kam im Frühjahr 2017 zu sitEX, wo sie über die nahestehende Gesellschaft Avalon Park Group mit Sitz in Orlando (FL), USA, als Chief Financial Officer tätig ist. Sie verfügt über mehr als 15 Jahre Erfahrung im Bereich Wirtschaftsprüfung, hauptsächlich bei führenden amerikanischen Unternehmen. Während ihrer Tätigkeit im Bereich der Wirtschaftsprüfung war sie hauptsächlich für Unternehmen der Bau- und Immobilienbranche, des verarbeitenden Gewerbes und des Gross- und Einzelhandels tätig. Marybel Defillo hat einen Bachelorabschluss in Rechnungswesen und einen Masterabschluss in Finanzen und ist in Florida zugelassene Wirtschaftsprüferin. Sie ist Mitglied des American Institute of Certified Public Accountants und des Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Andreas Derzsi

In dieser Funktion seit: Juli 2013

Andreas Derzsi begleitet sitEX seit Juli 2013 als Sekretär des Verwaltungsrates. Andreas Derzsi besitzt einen Bachelor of Arts der Universität St. Gallen (HSG) in Betriebswirtschaft sowie einen Master of Science in Investment Management der Cass Business School in London. Vor seiner Zeit bei sitEX war er im Bereich Private Equity, Unternehmensberatung, internationale Beziehungen sowie Business Development in Zürich und Singapur tätig.

Andreas Derzsi

In this office since: July 2013 

Andreas Derzsi has been Secretary of the Board of Directors of sitEX since July 2013. Andreas Derzsi holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from the University of St. Gallen (HSG) and a Master of Science in Investment Management from Cass Business School in London. Before joining sitEX, he worked in private equity, management consulting, international relations and business development in Zurich and Singapore

Marybel Defillo

In this office since: 06/29/2017 

Marybel Defillo came to sitEX in the spring of 2017 and serves as Chief Financial Officer through the associated company Avalon Park Group located in Orlando (FL), USA. She has over 15 years of public accounting experience mainly from top US national firms. While working in public accounting, she mainly served companies in the construction, real estate, manufacturing and wholesale/distribution industries. Marybel Defillo holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s degree in Finance and is a Florida-licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA). She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Thomas Giese

In this office since: 2010 

Thomas Giese has been a member of the Board of Directors of sitEX since its founding. He started his career with Nestlé in Frankfurt and New York. He has held various global management positions at Nestlé, Cereal Partners Worldwide, and E*Trade. In 1999 he founded the investment company C.S.I. Capital Strategies International GmbH in Frankfurt am Main. With his expertise in the analysis of investment opportunities and in risk management, he ideally complements the Board of Directors.

Beat Kähli

In this office since: 06/29/2017 

Beat Kähli is married and father of four children. He has served as CEO of sitEX since June 2017. Beat Kähli has been a member of the board of sitEX since 2011. As the founder and CEO of Avalon Park Group, he has over 20 years of experience in the fields of real estate, investment banking and financial consulting. He is the controlling shareholder, partner and CEO in a wide range of corporations spanning multiple industries. His successful projects include the development of Avalon Park Orlando, a real estate development which was the number one selling development in the Orlando area for several years with a total value upon completion of USD 1.5 billion. Beat Kähli has also found success in the concrete industry. His company Prestige became the largest independent concrete producer in the State of Florida. In 2007, the Prestige group of companies was sold to a foreign concrete manufacturer. Beat Kähli serves on the board of various companies and organizations in Switzerland and the United States of America, where he also provides direction and guidance for operations, including the development of strategic alliances and joint venture relationships. 

Mr. Kähli has been named by the Orlando Business Journal as one of the Top Ten Most Influential Businessmen and the Reader’s Choice, Most Respected CEO in Central Florida. He has also been recognized by the Orlando Business Journal as Top Ten Most Influential Newsmakers and Top Ten Most Influential Businessmen in Central Florida. Additionally, the Orlando Magazine awarded Beat Kähli the honor of one of the 50 Most Powerful People in Orlando for three consecutive years.

Dr. Christoph Stutz

In this office since: 06/29/2017 

Dr. Christoph Stutz from Basel is a lawyer with a focus on building and planning law, in particular district and development planning procedures for the rezoning of existing larger areas. Since 1997 he runs his own company Büro Dr. Stutz, project management and real estate development. He is a member of the Board of Directors of various companies in the real estate, ancillary construction and energy sectors. His former activities in public transportation, health care and as a member of the cantonal government of Basel-Stadt provide him with a broad field of knowledge and experience. Among his larger projects are, for example, the overall management of the “Bahnhof Ost, Peter Merian Haus and Jacob Burckhardt Haus” development with an investment volume of CHF 700 million and a gross floor area of more than 100,000 m². He was also jointly responsible for the construction of several condominium and rental apartment buildings in Basel, Rheinfelden, Oberwil, Ettingen, Allschwil, Liestal, Laufen and Schlieren with investment volumes of between CHF 10 million and CHF 75 million. He was also a member of the steering committee for urban development at the Klybeck plus site (260,000 m²) in Basel with the three partners Novartis – BASF – Canton Basel-Stadt. As a member of the Foundation Board committee of the Foundation Beyeler Basel/Riehen, he also performs important voluntary work.