Christoph Birchler

Christoph Birchler serves as the CEO of Maestrani Schweizer Schokoladen AG since November 2020, leading Maestrani Swiss Chocolates Ltd. Prior experience includes roles in business and product development at Fredag AG and various senior positions at Barilla Group from April 2004 to July 2019, including Commercial Director for France and Managing Director for Switzerland. Christoph Birchler's background also features board membership at Barilla Switzerland AG and management positions in the hospitality industry, notably as Banqueting Manager at Baur au Lac and management trainee roles at Marriott Hotels and other establishments. Educational qualifications include a Betriebsökonom FH degree in Finance from the University of Applied Sciences of Central Switzerland and a Hotel- and Restaurant Management degree from the Swiss Hotel Management School in Lucerne.