Software developer
MSc, University of Zurich
Ricos' main focus:
- Online portal employee survey
- Server administration & maintenance
- DevOps
About Rico Leuthold
Rico has been responsible for the online portal for employee surveys at ValueQuest since 2024. Customers can use this portal to view and download the results of their surveys and analyze them using interactive functions. Rico thus ensures that the surveys are not only conducted securely, but can also be evaluated in a usable and practical way.
Another focus of his work is the administration and maintenance of the servers. He ensures that all systems are stable, failure-free and secure. He contributes his many years of experience in the IT world. As early as 1999, he began working for an Internet provider, dealing with programming and the possibilities of the then still young online universe. Even though he later completed a degree in biology, his path led him back to computer science.
Rico is still fascinated by the dynamics of the digital world today. He enjoys using new technologies - from cloud solutions to AI - to make processes more efficient and smarter. He always has his eye on the technological pulse of the times.
In his private life, Rico lives in the Grisons mountains, where he enjoys nature to the full. He spends a lot of time hiking, always accompanied by his dog, and snowboards as often as possible in winter.
Working in the ValueQuest team inspires him every day to give his best - for the company and for the customers.
Would you like to find out more about Rico? Then take a look at his employee spotlight.
Rico's favorite recipe: Beef fillet with potato gratin and root vegetables
At ValueQuest, we don't believe in run-of-the-mill feedback solutions. Every organization is different. That's why we develop surveys that are tailored to your specific requirements - whether you are an SME or a large corporation. Good collaboration and inspiration don't just happen at your desk, but sometimes also over lunch or dinner. That's why we not only share our expertise here, but also our favorite recipes from the ValueQuest team.
This is how it's done
- Preheat the oven to 180 °C fan. Grease a baking dish with butter and spread the garlic. Arrange the potato slices in a fan-shaped layer, season each layer lightly with salt and pepper. Pour over the cream and top with a little butter. Bake for approx. 40-45 mins. After 30 minutes, sprinkle with Parmesan and herbs and bake until golden brown.
- Prepare the root vegetables: Cut the vegetables into sticks, mix with oil, salt and pepper. Place on a baking tray and bake in the oven for the last 25 minutes.
- Fry the beef fillet: Heat the oil in a pan, sear the fillets for 2-4 minutes on each side (depending on the desired degree of doneness). Season with salt, pepper and herbs.
Wrap in aluminum foil and leave to rest in the oven at 70 °C for about 5 minutes. - Arrange the gratin, beef fillet and root vegetables on plates. Serve with a green salad if desired.
To Guata!
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"I like this recipe because, for me, it offers the perfect balance between classic cuisine and fine craftsmanship. The tender fillet of beef, the creamy potato gratin and the aromatic root vegetables complement each other perfectly - down-to-earth yet elegant.
I appreciate dishes where you can really taste the quality of the ingredients and I like to take my time cooking. And that's why this recipe suits me perfectly; because it's precise, clearly structured and enjoyable - a meal that makes an impression without being overloaded."
Ingredients
Main course for 4 portions
- 4 beef fillets, approx. 200 g each
- Salt, pepper from the mill
- Herbal mixture
- 4 tablespoons oil
Potato gratin:
- 1 kg potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2½ dl cream
- 80 g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tsp fresh herbs, finely chopped
- Salt, pepper
Root vegetables:
- 400 g mixed root vegetables (e.g. carrots, celery, parsnips)
- A little olive oil, salt, pepper
My last blog posts
Insurance Brokers in Switzerland: What Our Industry Study Really Reveals About the Insurance Market
May 4, 2026
Reading time: 7 min
The insurance market in Switzerland is undergoing a transformation. Insurers are becoming more selective, processes are becoming more standardized, and pressure on insurance brokers is mounting. At the same time, data-driven market studies such as the Broker Panel Switzerland are becoming increasingly important.
Anonymity and Data Protection in Employee Surveys in Switzerland: The Most Important Questions Explained
April 30, 2026
Reading time: 7 min
Anyone planning an employee survey within a company quickly realizes that few topics raise as many questions as data protection and anonymity. Employees want to be sure that their responses cannot be traced back to them. At the same time, companies must comply with legal requirements while still obtaining meaningful results.
Structured feedback that matters: Zurich speaks at the Swiss Broker Panel
April 27, 2026
Reading time: 6 min
How important is structured feedback for insurers—and how is it used effectively? In this interview, Tiziana Manfioletti, Business Development Advisor for Brokers at Zurich, explains how Zurich’s Broker Panel Switzerland is utilized. She highlights the improvements resulting from the feedback and how brokers can help shape the partnership through their participation.
Swiss Pension Fund Study 2026: What Pension Fund Advisors Need to Know About the Second Pillar
April 22, 2026
Reading time: 5 min
Occupational pension plans, also known as the second pillar or pension funds, are a key component of retirement planning in Switzerland. But how well do pension fund members understand their own pension plan?
