Oliver Zihlmann, Switzerland, is one of two leaders of Tamedia Editorial Company's joint investigation team in Switzerland.
He and his team focus on data journalism projects and large investigations on subjects such as fiscal fraud, terrorism, money laundering and crime.
Zihlmann helped lead the Swiss teams working on ICIJ projects including Swiss Leaks, Luxleaks and the Panama Papers.
He began his professional career in national television, worked as a correspondent in Berlin and wrote a book on a diplomatic scandal in Germany. He studied in Basel, Zurich and Bologna and has a master's in economics and sociology, and a doctorate in modern history.
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- Stories by Oliver Zihlmann
Law firm’s internal files reveal oil, mineral and grain trader Glencore signed secret deals and loaned millions to a high-risk business partner.
Nov 05, 2017
Complex offshore financial deals channel money and power towards a network of people and companies linked to President Vladimir Putin.
Apr 03, 2016
Thyssen, Sachs and Rothschild are among Switzerland’s largest law firm clients.
Apr 09, 2013

















