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Lindt CEO Adalbert Lechner Ousted After 33 Years; Interim Successor Named
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SeverityModerateAssessedDeveloping storyKronen ZeitungLow-rated sourceCH
Lindt & Sprüngli has parted ways with its CEO following a period of price increases that led to a sales decline. An interim CEO, Weisskopf, has been appointed to restore growth in the European business, with a permanent successor expected in Q2 2027. The move signals a strategic pivot away from aggressive pricing, which may pressure margins but aims to recover volume.
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