Nov 06, 2025 (MarketLine via COMTEX) --
Sandro Tichelli has held management positions at Danone in Switzerland and Germany.
HochdorfASwiss NutritionAhas named SandroATichelliAas itsAnextAchief executive, with the leadership change set to take effect at the start of 2026.A
TichelliAwill replace Ralph Siegl, who has led the Switzerland-based infant formula and dairy ingredients producer since 2022.AA
In a statement, the companyaEUR(TM)sAboard ofAdirectors thanked Siegl for steering HochdorfAthrough itsAseparation from the former parent companyAand its sale to AS Equity Partners in 2024.A
TichelliApreviously held management roles at Danone in Switzerland and Germany, most recentlyAworkingAasAcountryAmanager for Switzerland andAsitting on the DACH region executive board.AA
UntilATichelliAassumes the role, Oliver Banz will act as interim chief executive.AA
Banz is a partner and head of portfolio management at AS EquityAPartners, andAhas a background as a lawyer and management consultant at McKinsey.A
On Tichelli's appointment, theAboard ofAdirectorsAsaid:AaEURoeFollowing the completion of this transition phase, we want to leadAHochdorfAto renewed international growth. We are confident that SandroATichelli, with his dynamic personality, extensive management experience and deep understanding of the international food market, is the ideal CEO to achieve this.aEURA
TichelliAadded: aEURoeThe company has excellent products, strongAbrandsAandAgreat potential. Together with our team, we will drive growth and consolidate HochdorfaEUR(TM)sAposition as a leading global provider of nutritional solutions.aEURA
Established in 1895,AHochdorfAspecialises in milk-based products for infants and young children, as well as other milk powders and nutritional supplements. Its brands includeABimbosan.A
The company,Awhich acted asAthe manufacturing arm ofAHochdorfAHolding, was effectively put up for sale in April 2024 following anAannouncement of a strategic review for the struggling business.AA
HochdorfAHoldingAbegan reassessing its strategy in 2019 after a series of profit warnings,AsubsequentlyAdivesting its majority interest in baby-food businessAPharmalysAand exiting product areas including cooking oils, flour, cereals, snacks, and fruit and vegetables.A
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