Organizational changes in the Bell Food Group
At yesterday's general meeting of Bell Food Group AG in Basel, 79,4 percent of the issued shares were represented. The General Meeting approved all of the Board of Directors' proposals with a clear majority. Among other things, the gross dividend of CHF 7.00 per share was approved. The dividend for 2023 will be paid out on April 22, 2024. The detailed voting results will be published on the Bell Food Group website on April 17.04.2024, 23.04.2024 and the minutes of the general meeting by April XNUMX, XNUMX.
In addition, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Joos Sutter, introduced various organizational changes. As already announced, current CEO Lorenz Wyss will step down in June 2024 after 13 successful years. Marco Tschanz will be the new CEO of the Bell Food Group on June 1, 2024. With this election, the Board of Directors is relying on a proven personality in the company, while at the same time guaranteeing continuity and laying the basis for dynamic further development.
In this context, the structure of the Bell International division and the composition of the Group Management will also be adjusted. In the Bell International division, the international poultry business (Hubers/Sütag division) will be separated and managed as an independent division. The remaining divisions remain within the business area, but are divided by country.
The designated CEO Marco Tschanz will also take over management of the Bell Switzerland and Hubers/Sütag business areas. The Eisberg and Bell International business divisions he previously managed will be headed by Mike Häfeli (new; as of January 01.01.2024, 01.06.2024) and Martin Schygulla (previously Head of Bell Germany; as of June XNUMX, XNUMX).
About Bell Food Group
The Bell Food Group is one of the leading meat and convenience processors in Europe. The offering includes meat, poultry, charcuterie, seafood as well as convenience and vegetarian products. With various brands such as Bell, Eisberg, Hilcona and Hügli, the group covers a wide range of customer needs. Customers include retail, food service and the food industry. Around 13 employees generate annual sales of over CHF 000 billion. The Bell Food Group is listed on the Swiss stock exchange.
