Urs Riedener is the new CEO of Emmi

25.09.2007 | from Emmi AG

25.09.2007, Lucerne, The Board of Directors has elected Urs Riedener as the new CEO of Emmi Group. Urs Riedener is currently a member of the Migros Executive Board and Head of its Marketing Department. His role at Migros has familiarised him with all aspects of the retail trade including marketing, sales and production. He previously worked for Lindt & Sprüngli, where he successfully expanded brand position both nationally and internationally through top quality products. Urs Riedener (42) studied business administration at the University of St. Gallen. He is married with one daughter.

The Board of Directors is convinced that in electing Urs Riedener, Emmi will be headed by a strong personality with proven leadership experience. He will take over his position at Emmi on 1 April 2008 at the latest. Walter Huber will hand over operational management of the company from the end of September, and will be available for special projects until the end of the year. Until then, the Deputy CEO Robert Muri will manage the day-to-day business of the company.

The Board of Directors of Emmi would like to welcome Urs Riedener to the company, and thanks Walter Huber, Robert Muri and all members of Group Management for their valuable commitment.

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