Conflicts of interest

The members of the Board of Directors, the CEO and the members of Group Management are obliged to inform the Chairman of the Board of Directors or the CEO, respectively, immediately if any business is being dealt with that affects or could affect their own interests or the interests of individual persons or legal persons which are related to them. The Chairman of the Board of Directors or the CEO, respectively, or in its case the Board of Directors as a whole, decides on appropriate measures, including deliberations in absence of the affected person. As a rule, however, the concerned members of the Board of Directors and members Group Management are entitled to present their view to the relevant body before they step out. The relevant rules are reflected in the organizational regulations of Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG.

As Executive Chairman, Mr. Ernst Tanner supports, advises and provides guidance to the Board of Directors and especially to the CEO of the Group. With his long-term engagement of over 28 years and therefore his in-depth knowledge of the FMCG market, Mr. Tanner is representing the Group on key strategic deliveries. He therefore works in an executive capacity, directly employed by the Group.