Christoph Goppelsroeder nominated for election to Board of Directors

Christoph Goppelsroeder, former President and CEO of DSM Nutritional Products, is being proposed to the Bühler shareholders as a new member of…
Christoph

Share this article:

Christoph Goppelsroeder, former President and CEO of DSM Nutritional Products, is being proposed to the Bühler shareholders as a new member of Bühler Group’s Board of Directors at an extraordinary general shareholders’ meeting on October 8, 2021.

At its upcoming extraordinary general shareholders’ meeting on October 8, 2021, Bühler will add Christoph Goppelsroeder as a new member of its Board of Directors. Swiss national Christoph Goppelsroeder began his career at The Boston Consulting Group. From 1994 to 2003, he held management positions at Roche Vitamins in Switzerland, Belgium, and the US. He joined DSM through their acquisition of Roche’s Vitamins business in 2003 when he co-led the integration of Roche Vitamins and acted as DSM Managing Board member from 2005 to 2006. From 2007 to 2012, he was in charge of Syngenta’s Global Seed Care Division. In 2013, Christoph Goppelsroeder was appointed President and CEO of DSM Nutritional Products, DSM’s largest business, and Member of DSM’s Executive Committee. He led the division on a robust growth path, both organically as well as through acquisitions. He retired on April 1, 2021.

Christoph Goppelsroeder studied Civil Engineering at ETH in Zurich and holds an MBA from Insead, Fontainebleau. With his appointment, the Board of Directors is gaining an experienced executive who has played a crucial role in innovation and who puts customer needs first.

 

To stay up to date on the latest, trends, innovations, people news and company updates within the global confectionery market please register to receive our newsletter here

Media contact
Kiran Grewal
Editor, International Confectionery

Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 922
Email: [email protected]

About International Confectionery

International Confectionery is the leading authority in global confectionery content, delivering expert news, in-depth articles, exclusive interviews, and industry insights across print, digital, and event platforms. Published 10 times a year, the magazine is a trusted resource for professionals seeking updates and analysis on the latest developments in the confectionery sector.

To submit an article, or for sponsorship opportunities, please contact our team below.

Joseph Clarke Picture

Joseph Clarke

Senior Editor

Steve Blakebrough Picture

Steve Blakebrough

Sales Manager

Afua Akoto Picture

Afua Akoto

Marketing Manager

Related News

Nexture Sustainability

Nexture Publishes First Sustainability Report

Nexture has published its first Group Sustainability Report, establishing a shared framework for reducing environmental impacts, improving responsible sourcing and developing more sustainable ingredient solutions.
ipco pack expo

IPCO Unveils Chocolate Forming Solutions

IPCO, a supplier of chocolate forming and moulding equipment, showcased its latest innovations at PACK EXPO 2026, emphasizing advancements in chocolate chip production and cooling systems.
Domori

Domori Launches in the UK

Italian chocolate producer Domori has introduced its professional couverture chocolate range to the UK, targeting chocolatiers, pastry chefs, gelato makers and other specialist dessert producers.
KitKat Nestle

KitKat Drives Formula 1 Excitement

Nestlé International Travel Retail (NITR) has brought the excitement of the KitKat and Formula 1® partnership to travellers at Singapore Changi Airport through a high-impact activation combining immersive brand experiences, personalisation and travel retail-exclusive products.
EXBERRY colour selection

GNT Secures ISO Carbon Verification

GNT has become one of the first food colour manufacturers worldwide to have its Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) methodology independently verified in line with the ISO standard.
NSD

Celebrating US National Real Sugar Day

The Sugar Association will celebrate National Real Sugar Day on October 15 by recognising real sugar’s role as a real, recognisable ingredient in real food. This year’s celebration also highlights that real sugar is rooted in nature and is at the heart of real recipes and scratch cooking.
Anuga India

SACMI highlights integrated chocolate processing

SACMI Packaging & Chocolate is showcasing its latest chocolate processing and packaging technologies at Anuga FoodTec India 2026, highlighting an integrated portfolio spanning production, wrapping, handling and secondary packaging.
Anuga India

Anuga FoodTec India is Open

Anuga FoodTec India 2026 has opened its doors in Mumbai, bringing together food and beverage technology suppliers from around the world for three days of processing, packaging and manufacturing innovation.
Scroll to Top