Ad-hoc | 15 April 2013 17:31
HOCHDORF Holding AG / Key word(s): Change of Personnel
15.04.2013 17:31
Release of an ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 KR
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HOCHDORF Group Press Release: CEO appointed for HOCHDORF Holding Ltd.
Dr. Thomas Eisenring to be the new CEO of the HOCHDORF Group
Hochdorf, 15 April 2013 - Board of Directors appoint Dr.Thomas Eisenring as
new CEO of HOCHDORF Holding Ltd. His experience will help shape the
continued development of the HOCHDORF Group.
Dr.Thomas Eisenring has taken on the role of CEO of HOCHDORF Holding Ltd.
and will therefore lead the HOCHDORF Group as of 1 June 2013. Thomas
Eisenring was born in 1965 and trained as a mechanic before gaining a
university entrance qualification in conjunction with his vocational
training. He subsequently graduated from St. Gallen University and then
completed his PhD in Economics in 1999. After his university studies,
Thomas Eisenring started his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Zurich. In
2002 he moved to SEVEX AG, an international company active in the
automotive supply industry. He led the company to success in his role as
CEO and Head of Sales. SEVEX AG was sold to the ElringKlinger Group in
2008.
The entrepreneur subsequently joined six other partners in the takeover of
ZIFRU Trockenprodukte GmbH in Zittau, Germany. The company embarked in a
completely new direction, with its main growth in the area of direct food.
Thomas Eisenring said he was delighted by his appointment as CEO of
HOCHDORF Holding Ltd: 'I am looking forward to the new challenge and I am
confident that my experience will help me to develop the HOCHDORF Group in
a positive way.'
Hans-Rudolf Schurter, Chairman of the Board of Directors, is convinced that
the Group has found the right man in Thomas Eisenring: 'The Board has given
Thomas Eisenring one hundred per cent backing and we are looking forward to
taking the company to the next level under his leadership.'
For a picture of Dr. Thomas Eisenring, see: Website.
Contact: Dr. Christoph Hug, Corporate Communications, HOCHDORF Group
Tel: +41 (0)41 914 65 62 / +41 (0)79 859 19 23,
christoph.hug@hochdorf.com
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Information and Explaination of the Issuer to this News:
The HOCHDORF group, based in Hochdorf, achieved a consolidated gross
turnover of 346.0 million CHF (unchecked) in 2012. It is one of the leading
foodstuff companies in Switzerland, employing 381 full-time staff as at 31
December, 2012. Made from natural ingredients such as milk and wheat germ,
HOCHDORF products have been contributing to our health and wellbeing since
1895 - from babies to senior citizens. Its customers include the food
industry and retail sector and its products are sold in around 80
countries. The shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ISIN
CH0024666528).
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Language: English
Company: HOCHDORF Holding AG
Siedereistrasse 9
6281 Hochdorf
Switzerland
Phone: +41 41 914 65 65
Fax: +41 41 914 66 66
E-mail: hochdorf@hochdorf.com
Internet: www.hochdorf.com
ISIN: CH0024666528
Swiss Security Number:
Listed: SIX
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