Lebensmittel: Lindt & Sprüngli trennt sich von Konzernchef Lechner
Preiserhöhungen bremsen den Absatz des Schweizer Unternehmens. Der Verwaltungsrat hält einen neuen Chef für nötig. Auch in Deutschland kommt es zu einem Führungswechsel.
Kilchberg - Lindt & Sprüngli has parted ways with its CEO Adalbert Lechner, following two revenue warnings within a year. The board believes a change in leadership is necessary for the Swiss chocolate maker to grow again. Current interim CEO Dieter Weisskopf, 71, who has been in the role for many years and served as CFO until 2022, will take immediate charge of the company, announced Lindt & Sprüngli on Monday. A permanent successor is expected to be appointed in the second quarter of 2027.
The stock of Lindt & Sprüngli rose by one percent upon the market opening, according to the company. The board decided that Lindt & Sprüngli requires new operational leadership to return to consistent, strong growth and effectively exploit its global market opportunities. Ernst Tanner, Executive President of the board, stated that they will continue to do everything to achieve profitable growth for shareholders.
In Germany, country CEO Michal Spiller is leaving the company after 23 years of service. He will be replaced by Ali Kulein, who has been the Austrian CEO. Fabian Reinhardt, the former global sales director, will take over his position. Both changes take effect on October 26.
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