Christian Wiegele

Christian Wiegele serves as the BU Finance Director for Asia Pacific at Perfetti Van Melle, leading the finance function for renowned brands such as Mentos, ChupaChups, and Alpenliebe since April 2023. Previously, Christian held the position of VP Finance for Global Emerging Markets at Convatec, overseeing financial operations across Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa from November 2022 to April 2023. Prior to that, Christian had a significant tenure at Dole Sunshine Company, where roles included President of the Fresh Produce Group and SVP and CFO of Dole Asia Fresh. Christian's career also includes various finance leadership positions at The Coca-Cola Company, focusing on supply chain finance, productivity, and strategic procurement across multiple manufacturing sites in Asia. Educational credentials include a Master’s degree in Business Administration from WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business), alongside ongoing executive education at the National University of Singapore and the University of Cambridge in Digital Marketing and Circular Economy, respectively.