Samuel Schär is the new CEO of Bühler Group
(Posted on 06/01/26)
As announced in April 2025, Samuel Schär has assumed his position as CEO of Bühler, effective 1 January. He succeeds Stefan Scheiber, who is being proposed as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors at the upcoming Annual General Meeting in February 2026.
“More than ever, Bühler has an important role to play in the sustainable transformation of the food, feed, and mobility industries. I am excited to lead the company into its next stage of development. Our focus will remain on creating value for our customers, driving meaningful innovation, and growing our business sustainably. Together with our global teams, we will continue to build strong partnerships and deliver solutions that enable our customers’ success,” said Samuel Schär on the occasion of the CEO handover.
As a technology partner for the food, feed, and mobility industries, Bühler has committed to having solutions ready to multiply by 2025 that reduce energy, waste, and water by 50% in the value chains of its customers. It also proactively collaborates with suppliers to reduce climate impacts throughout the value chain. The company also design ship loaders and unloaders to handle the highest grain capacities with maximum efficiency.
The appointment of Samuel Schär stands for continuity and stability for Bühler’s employees, customers, and partners. Samuel?Schär?joined Bühler 20 years ago to?establish?the Nanotechnology business unit. He then led the Grinding & Dispersing business area for several years, before joining the Group Executive Board in 2013 and successfully leading the Advanced Materials segment for 10 years. He later took over responsibility for the Global Services & Sales organization. Samuel Schär studied physics at EPFL Lausanne in Switzerland.
Stefan Scheiber will be nominated for election as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bühler Group at the company’s next Annual General Meeting, scheduled for February 2026. With a 35-year career at Bühler, Stefan Scheiber has been a member of Group Management for 20 years in various areas of responsibility and has held the position of CEO for 10 years.
Calvin Grieder, current Chairman of the Board of Directors, will step down at the Annual General Meeting after 25 successful and formative years as CEO, Member of the Board of Directors, and Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Stefan Scheiber will be nominated for election as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bühler Group at the company’s next Annual General Meeting.
Calvin Grieder, current Chairman of the Board of Directors, will step down at the Annual General Meeting after 25 successful and formative years as CEO, Member of the Board of Directors, and Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Bühler spends up to 5% of turnover on research and development annually to improve both the commercial and sustainability performance of its solutions, products, and services. In 2024, some 12,350 employees generated a turnover of CHF 3.0 billion. As a Swiss family-owned company with a history spanning 165 years, Bühler is active in over 140 countries around the world and operates a global network of 105 service stations, 31 manufacturing sites, and research and training centrs in 26 locations.
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