Lindt CEO Lechner Steps Down, Weisskopf Named Interim Chief

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Published: 2026-10-19T08:08:00Z
Category: business
Source: SWI swissinfo.ch

Adalbert Lechner has stepped down as Group CEO of Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Sprüngli, effective immediately. Former CEO Dieter Weisskopf has been appointed as interim chief. The company aims to appoint a permanent successor in the second quarter of 2027. This leadership change comes after Lindt cut its sales outlook twice in 2026 due to weak demand.

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