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NZZ editor succession reportedly pits Mark Dittli against Benedict Neff
The NZZ is choosing its next editor-in-chief, a senior role at a major Swiss newspaper.
Mark Dittli, founder of the financial platform The Market, is described as a leading contender.
The outlet alleges that outgoing editor Eric Gujer wants Benedict Neff to succeed him, but this account is based on an unnamed source and is not independently confirmed here.
The contest follows the NZZ board’s decision, as described in the article, that Gujer should retire about six months early.
Dittli has faced criticism over his brief leadership of the left-leaning magazine Republik, while the outlet says his business record and critical coverage of UBS also distinguish him.
The board’s decision will determine whether Dittli or another candidate gets the job; no appointment is reported.
Mark Dittli and Benedict Neff are reportedly competing to succeed Eric Gujer as editor-in-chief of the Neue Zürcher Zeitung.
Inside Paradeplatz says Gujer is seeking to have Neff appointed as his successor, a claim it attributes to a source.
The article says Dittli, a former editor-in-chief of Finanz und Wirtschaft and founder of The Market, is also a candidate.
It reports that a recent Weltwoche article by Kurt Zimmermann portrayed Dittli as left-wing, citing his brief leadership of the magazine Republik in 2018.
Inside Paradeplatz says the succession dispute may be about influence, but the claims are not independently confirmed in the article.
- Who
- Mark Dittli and Benedict Neff are reported as possible successors to NZZ editor-in-chief Eric Gujer.
- What
- They are reportedly in contention for the NZZ’s top editorial post.
- When
- Inside Paradeplatz published its report on 13 October 2026. The succession decision date is Not stated.
- Where
- The Neue Zürcher Zeitung, based in Switzerland.
- Why
- Not stated. Inside Paradeplatz suggests the dispute may concern influence at the newspaper.
Mark Dittli
Benedict Neff
Suitability
Mark Dittli
Inside Paradeplatz presents Dittli as a candidate with business experience from founding The Market.
Benedict Neff
The article says Gujer wants Neff, an NZZ editor, installed as his successor.
Political profile
Mark Dittli
The article says Zimmermann portrayed Dittli as left-wing because he briefly led Republik in 2018.
Benedict Neff
The article describes Neff as aligned with Gujer, but gives no account of Neff’s own political views.
Dittli briefly led the magazine Republik, according to the article.
Kurt Zimmermann published an article about Dittli in Weltwoche, according to Inside Paradeplatz.
Inside Paradeplatz published its report on the reported succession contest.
- Reported candidates
- Mark Dittli and Benedict Neff
- Current editor-in-chief
- Eric Gujer
- Dittli’s former publication
- Finanz und Wirtschaft
- Dittli’s company
- The Market
- Dittli at Republik
- Briefly led it in 2018
What people are saying
In short, Dittli delivered everything the red heart desires.
He wants to install his Benedict Neff as his successor.
Sources
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