Swiss Chocolate Maker Lindt & Sprüngli Sacks CEO

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Swiss chocolate manufacturer Lindt & Sprüngli has parted ways with CEO, Adalbert Lechner, following two profit warnings within a year. Select your language

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The board of directors believes new leadership is needed to put the company back on track for growth.

Former group CEO Dieter Weisskopf is taking over as interim leader with immediate effect, Lindt & Sprüngli announced on Monday. Weisskopf, 71, served as Chief Financial Officer for many years and had previously led the Group until 2022.

He is also a member of the board of directors. A permanent successor is to be appointed in the second quarter of 2027.

Directors concluded that Lindt & Sprüngli needed new operational leadership in order to return to consistent, strong growth and to better capitalise on market opportunities worldwide, the company stated.

Lechner, aged 65, had worked for Lindt & Sprüngli for 33 years and had taken over as CEO at the start of 2022. The company did not provide any further details regarding the circumstances of the departure.

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