Migros Head of Marketing Urs Riedener becomes new Emmi CEO
Emmi has found a new Group CEO: Urs Riedener is to lead the Group from April 2008 at the latest, as the Lucerne-based milk processor announced on Tuesday. Riedener replaces Walter Huber, who is stepping down at the end of September and moving to Migros as Head of Industry and CEO.
Emmi has found a new Group CEO: Urs Riedener is to lead the Group from April 2008 at the latest, as the Lucerne-based milk processor announced on Tuesday. There will be a management swap between Emmi and Migros: Riedener will replace Walter Huber at Emmi, who will step down at the end of September and move to Migros as Head of Industry and CEO.
The 42-year-old Riedener is now a member of the Executive Board of the Federation of Migros Cooperatives and Head of the Marketing Department. He previously worked for Lindt & Sprüngli. Riedener studied business administration at the University of St. Gallen.
With Riedener, a strong personality with extensive management experience is joining Emmi's top management, the press release continued. Riedener replaces Walter Huber, who is stepping down at the end of September. Until Riedener takes office, Huber's deputy Robert Muri will manage Emmi's day-to-day business.
The 42-year-old Riedener is now a member of the Executive Board of the Federation of Migros Cooperatives and Head of the Marketing Department. He previously worked for Lindt & Sprüngli. Riedener studied business administration at the University of St. Gallen.
With Riedener, a strong personality with extensive management experience is joining Emmi's top management, the press release continued. Riedener replaces Walter Huber, who is stepping down at the end of September. Until Riedener takes office, Huber's deputy Robert Muri will manage Emmi's day-to-day business.
