Silvio Anesini studied business administration with a focus on finance and controlling as well as computer science at the University of St. Gallen and received his doctorate with a dissertation on the topic of management and organizational structures in corporations. He started his professional activity in the paper industry in controlling and then for 10 years in the machine industry to work for the Kardex Remstar Group. After the group CFO function, he was responsible for one of the group's business units. Later positions were managing director of a company in the packaging industry and CFO of an international trading company (plastics). Silvio Anesini lives with his wife and two children in Volketswil. In winter he skis and still plays ice hockey (GC Seniors). In summer he keeps fit with jogging, mountain biking and golf.