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Ruag chairman Perrin about his resignation: “We have changed a lot and mistakes also happen.”

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Ruag indirectly tried to sell Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine, but failed. (symbol image)

The bang came late Tuesday evening. The federal Financial Audit Department sharply criticizes the federal gun company. The financial auditors have repeatedly found shortcomings in the agreements covering the 96 Leopard 1 tanks, and their own rules have been violated several times. Chairman of the Board of Directors Nicolas Perrin (65) now takes off his hat.

Perrin now explains his decision to Radio SRF. After a conversation with Federal President Viola Amherd (61), he came to the conclusion that it would be best for the company if Ruag could develop a ‘new personality’ unhindered. But: “The financial audit report does not reveal compelling reasons for dismissal.”

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Nevertheless, Perrin also admits mistakes. Over the past four years, many past problems have had to be resolved. “We have changed a lot and mistakes happen, I still believe that.”

“Should have informed sooner”

An accusation of the financial control: the Ministry of Defense (DDPS) was only officially informed later – even after the Federal Council had already rejected the deal. Perrin explains it to Radio SRF as follows: “Due to priorities, this information has been postponed until 2021,” he says. “I would certainly judge today that we should have provided information more quickly.”

Ruag faces turmoil following Perrin’s resignation. Last week it was announced that Ralph Müller would be the new CEO from March. He follows Brigitte Beck, who got into trouble with blunt statements about the war in Ukraine and the debate about arms supplies from Switzerland. (brother)

Source:Blick

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