The delight of hearing

At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone enjoys the delight of hearing. By combining industry-leading innovation with outstanding customer service, we aim to improve the lives of 30 million people by 2030/31.

Sonova is the global leader in innovative hearing care solutions, combining technology leadership, audiological expertise and a strong local presence to serve a growing number of people with hearing loss in more than 100 countries. The Group was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Stäfa, Switzerland. As a vertically integrated company across its Wholesale, Retail and Cochlear Implants businesses, Sonova operates through the brands  Phonak,  UnitronAudioNova and Advanced Bionics as well as recognized regional brands.

A culture of innovation

Innovation leadership

Innovation has been at the heart of Sonova since its founding. Driven by our passion for helping people hear, it shapes our products and services and enables us to reach more people with hearing loss around the world. Today, this includes advancing hearing care through cutting-edge technologies and AI-based solutions, designed to support hearing in complex listening environments. Our approach to innovation is consistently recognized externally. Sonova was ranked among Europe’s Most Innovative Companies 2025 by Fortune and Statista. (#12 out of 300) , and our products have received multiple awards, including Red Dot and iF Design Awards – reflecting both technological progress and a strong focus on design and user experience

Career opportunities

Create sense

At Sonova, your work has a real impact on people’s lives. As the global leader in innovative hearing care solutions, we are driven by one shared purpose: to help more people experience the delight of hearing. Around the world, our teams push the frontiers of hearing technology, combining scientific expertise with a genuine passion for helping people experience the joy of sound. When you join Sonova, you become part of something greater and help create sense for people everywhere.

Hear the World Foundation

Providing access to hearing health care

Initiated in 2006 by Sonova Group, Hear the World Foundation supports children in low- and middle-income countries who require access to audiological care. Hear the World Foundation envisions a world where children with hearing loss enjoy equal opportunities. 

The foundation supports local project partners from Europe to the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Latin America, with technology, financial resources, and expertise to sustainably grow impact in those regions.

Sonova Group employees volunteer with the foundation and provide support and expertise , both on-site and remotely, in the areas of audiology, operations, marketing, and communications.

Want to support this mission? Donate to the Hear the World Foundation.