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.
- More about Oliver Zihlmann
- Investigations

Deforestation Inc.
2023

Shadow Diplomats
2022

Hidden Treasures
2022

The Uber Files
2022

Pandora Papers
2021

FinCEN Files
2020

Luanda Leaks
2020

China Cables
2019

Mauritius Leaks
2019

Implant Files
2018

Paradise Papers
2017

The Panama Papers
2016

Swiss Leaks
2015

Luxembourg Leaks
2014

Secrecy for Sale
2013
- 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
