Marco Zanchi becomes the new CEO of Wander AG
Wander AG appoints Marco Zanchi as the new CEO as of August 19, 2025. Marco Zanchi succeeds Christina Kieni Römer, Marketing Director, and Stefan Stucki, Finance & IT Director, as interim Co-Managing Directors.
With over 20 years of experience in the food and FMCG industry, Marco Zanchi has extensive expertise in brand management, strategic management and international corporate management. After several years in senior positions at Nestlé in Switzerland and Italy, he spent the last six years as General Manager Food in Paris and most recently as Regional General Manager Food Benelux & Nordics in Amsterdam. He was responsible for the development and management of numerous well-known brands - including Maggi, Thomy, Frisco, Mövenpick, Leisi and others.
Brands with history
"Ovomaltine, Caotina and Twinings are love brands that have shaped consumers' everyday lives for decades. It fills me with pride to be able to work for brands that have history, character and energy. It motivates me again and again to inspire people with products that make a difference," says Marco Zanchi. The new CEO thus completes the Executive Board with the other members Christina Kieni Römer, Marketing; Daniela Kuonen Gugger, HR; Georg Kundert, National & International Sales; Xavier Ducousso, Supply Chain; Stefan Stucki, Finance & IT; Marco Ihle, Managing Director Wander GmbH, Germany.
Innovation is created together
Marco Zanchi is convinced that teamwork, cultural diversity and mutual trust are the basis for innovation and creative solutions. "Together as a team, we create an atmosphere in which shared knowledge is used and creativity is encouraged. I can really feel this team spirit at Wander," says the future CEO, who will take up his new role in August.
Marco Zanchi worked in Switzerland for several years and knows the local market and culture inside out. His international experience, strategic foresight and passion for strong brands will continue to drive forward Wander AG's existing innovative strength and at the same time strengthen Switzerland as a production location and the company's position in the relevant markets in the long term.
Source: Wander AG
