Board of Directors

Previously, Mr. Rollén served as chair of the board of directors of Greenbridge Holdings (from 2016 to 2024) and as president and chief executive officer of Hexagon (from 2000 to 2023). Prior to that, he served as president of Sandvik Materials Technology and as a member of the group management of Sandvik Group (from 1999 to 2000). He also served as a member of the board of directors of Vestas Wind Systems (from 2009 to 2011). Mr. Rollén holds a BSc in business administration and economics from the University of Stockholm, Sweden.

Previously, Mr. Bauer served as member and vice chair of the board of directors of Givaudan SA (from 2014 to 2023). He further served as a member of the board of directors of Lonza Group AG (from 2013 to 2022), as a member of the advisory board of SIG Combibloc Group (from 2015 to 2018) and as a member of the board of directors of GEA-Group AG (from 2011 to 2018).

Prior to that, he served as chair of the board of directors of Nestlé Deutschland AG (from 2005 to 2017) as well as chair of the board of directors of Galderma Pharma SA (from 2011 to 2014). Additionally, Mr. Bauer was executive vice president and head of innovation, technology, research & development at Nestlé SA (from 2007 to 2013), and prior to that he served as executive vice president and head of technical, production, environment, research & development for Nestlé SA and held other positions within Nestlé. Furthermore, Mr. Bauer served as chair of the board of directors of Sofinol S.A. (from 2006 to 2012), as a member of the board of directors of L’Oréal SA (from 2005 to 2012) and as a member of the board of Alcon Inc. (from 2002 to 2010). Mr. Bauer holds a diploma and a PhD in chemical engineering from the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany.

Prior to this, Mr. Chaudhary served as chair of the board of directors of Panera Brands (from 2023 to 2024) and as a member of the board of directors of DKMS Group (from 2023 to 2024) and of Tufts Hospital (from 2021 to 2023). He also served as chief executive officer of Panera Brands (from 2019 to 2023) and previously held the position of chief operating officer and president international of Krispy Kreme (from 2017 to 2019). Earlier in his career, Mr. Chaudhary held various roles at Yum! Brands, including president international of KFC (from 2015 to 2017) and president of Yum India (from 2007 to 2015). Mr. Chaudhary holds a BA in Economics and an MBA from Delhi University, India. He also completed the advanced leadership initiative at Harvard University, USA, and the advanced management program at Harvard Business School, USA.

Prior to this, Mr. Dittrich served as chief financial officer and executive member of the board of directors of Shire plc (from 2018 to 2019). He also served as chief financial officer and member of the executive committee, as well as chief executive officer ad interim of Sulzer AG (from 2014 to 2018). In addition, Mr. Dittrich served as vice president, finance corporate planning and chief accounting officer, of Amgen Inc., and as chief financial officer of Amgen International (from 2006 to 2014). Mr. Dittrich further held various finance and general manager positions at Dell Technologies Inc (from 1998 to 2006). Mr. Dittrich holds an MSc in mechanical engineering and robotics from Munich Technical University, Germany and a Master’s in finance, controlling and accounting from the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland.

Furthermore, she has served as a member of the board of directors of Komax Holding AG (since 2019), where she also serves as a member of the audit committee, and has further served as a member of the board of directors of MEXAB AG (since 2014). Additionally, she has also served as a member of the foundation board of The Schörling Foundation (since 2013), as a member of the foundation board of the Irene M Staehelin Foundation (since 2020), as a member of the Law and Economics Foundation St. Gallen (since 2020), and as a member of the foundation board of the Orpheum Foundation (since 2023).

Previously, Ms. Hoch served as a member of the board of directors of Adunic AG (from 2015 to 2018). Ms. Hoch also served as co-chair of the Zurich Committee of Human Rights Watch (from 2017 to 2021). Ms. Hoch was admitted to the Zurich bar in 2005 and holds a law degree and a PhD from the University of Zurich, Switzerland.

Ms. Jeantet has further served as a member of the board of directors of Mérieux NutriSciences (since 2024). Additionally, she has served as official representative (chef d’exploitation) of SCEA La Calmontaise (since 2023) and has acted as an independent advisor in the field of ESG/sustainability.

Prior to that, Ms. Jeantet was with Danone SA (from 2004 to 2023), where she held various leadership positions including SVP-OP2B general manager, SVP Danone 2025 & health mission, chief growth officer, Danone worldwide business unit early life nutrition, vice president medical, quality and R&D, Danone early life nutrition, vice president, R&D, Danone baby nutrition, vice president, R&D, Danone waters division and ultimately senior vice president, chief sustainability officer. Before that, Ms. Jeantet held various leadership positions at Unilever NV in France, the Netherlands, and Russia (from 1991 to 2004). Ms. Jeantet holds a Master’s in food science and technology engineering from Polytech Montpellier, France. Ms. Jeantet further holds a Certificate d’Administrateur de Sociétés from Sciences Po-IFA, Paris, France, as well as a European Board Diploma from ecoDa/ICGN, France/UK. She also completed the Women on Boards Program at Harvard Business School, USA. She was further awarded the title of Knight of the Order of Merit in France.

The Board of Directors has designated Ms. Jeantet as ESG expert within the Board of Directors.

In addition, Mr. al Obeikan has served as chair of Obeikan AGC Glass Company (since 2011), as chair of Riyadh Polytechnic Institute (since 2009), as member of the board of directors of National Water Company (since 2018), and as chairman of the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce (since 2024).

Prior to that, Mr. al Obeikan served as member of the board of directors of Social Development Bank (from 2017 to 2022). Furthermore, he served as CEO of the SIG Combibloc Obeikan joint venture companies (from 2000 to 2021). Mr. al Obeikan holds a BSc in electrical engineering from King Saud University, Riyadh, K.S.A.

He has also served as a member of the advisory board of the Institute for Marketing and Customer Insight (since 2008) and the Institute of Management and Strategy (since 2025) at the University of St. Gallen.

Previously, Mr. Riedener served as chief executive officer of Emmi AG (from 2008 to 2022) and held various roles at Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund (from 2000 to 2008), including head of marketing and member of the executive board, as well as head of marketing food & near food. Before that, he held various positions at Lindt & Sprüngli (from 1995 to 2000) and at Kraft Jacobs Suchard (from 1992 to 1995). Mr. Riedener holds a lic.oec. HSG from the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland and completed the executive program at Stanford University, USA.