– SWITZERLAND, Zurich – ARYZTA AG (SIX:ARYN, ISE:YZA) today announces the addition of Juergen B. Steinemann to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director as part of ongoing Board refreshment and renewal. The appointment is subject to approval by ARYZTA shareholders at its upcoming AGM (7 December 2017).
About Juergen Steinemann
Juergen brings more than 25 years of senior management experience within the B2B food sector to the Board of Directors. Juergen served as Barry Callebaut’s Chief Executive Officer from August 2009 to the end of September 2015. Before joining Barry Callebaut, Juergen was as a member of the Executive Board of Nutreco, where he served as Chief Operating Officer from 2001 to 2009. Prior to that he was CEO of Unilever’s former subsidiary Loders Croklaan. Juergen has also held various senior positions with the former Eridania Beghin-Say Group. Juergen is currently member of the following stock quoted Supervisory Boards: Chairman of the Supervisory Board of METRO AG and a member of the Board of Directors of Barry Callebaut AG and Lonza AG.
Gary McGann, Chairman of ARYZTA commented: “I am delighted to announce the appointment of Juergen as Non-Executive Director. With his appointment we have further diversified and deepened the skills, background and experience of our Board. Juergen has substantial experience in the food B2B sector and will provide valuable insight to the Board.”
Separately, the Board announces that Kevin Toland will begin his role as Chief Execuitve Officer of ARYZTA on 12 September 2017.
About ARYZTA
ARYZTA AG is a global food business with a leadership position in speciality bakery. ARYZTA is based in Zurich, Switzerland, with operations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. ARYZTA has a primary listing on the SIX Swiss Exchange and a secondary listing on the ISE Irish Exchange (SIX: ARYN, ISE: YZA).
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