DKSH Holding Ltd. announced that during its meeting on December 15, 2016, the DKSH Board of Directors, in close cooperation with the designated CEO, Stefan Butz, and the incumbent CEO and future Chairman of the Board of Directors, Dr. Joerg Wolle, redefined responsibilities within the Executive Board. Effective January 1, 2017, Stefan Butz assumes responsibility for the areas of Strategy, Digital Business and Marketing Communication. Following the General Meeting of March 23, 2017, Stefan Butz will assume as CEO the responsibility for the entire operational business. At the same time Bruno Sidler will step down from his function as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Effective January 1, 2017, Martina Ludescher, Head Corporate Development, will assume the newly created function of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). She will take on the additional responsibility for the Business Unit Consumer Goods, Supply Chain, Field Marketing as well as the Center of Excellence for Sales and Marketing.
DKSH Holding AG is a Switzerland-based company that provides market expansion services. The Companyâs business activities are divided into four business units: Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Performance Materials, and Technology. The Consumer Goods business unit focuses on fast moving consumer goods, food services, luxury and lifestyle products in Asia. The Healthcare business unit provides market expansion services for healthcare companies seeking to grow their business in Asia. The Performance Materials business unit offers instant access to raw materials around the world, serving the chemical, pharmaceutical, food, beverage and personal care industries. The Technology business unit offers its customers a range of technologies from European, American and Asian manufacturers with a focus on advanced machinery for industry and construction, analytical and scientific instruments, components and consumables. The Company is the parent company of DKSH Group and operates numerous subsidiaries.