SWITZERLAND – In September 2023, after more than seven successful years as CEO of Swiss Krono Group, Martin Brettenthaler (53) decided to pursue a new professional path.

On February 1, 2024, Peter Wijnbergen (61), a Board of Directors member since 2022 and former CEO of Norbord, assumed the role of CEO. Martin Brettenthaler officially left the Group on January 31, 2024, with the full support and best wishes from the owner and Board of Directors.

Martin Brettenthaler expresses gratitude for the achievements during his tenure, thanking colleagues, employees, and the owner, Ines Kaindl, for the trust placed in him.

Ines Kaindl acknowledges Martin Brettenthaler’s significant contributions, respects his decision, and wishes him success in his future endeavors.

Peter Wijnbergen looks forward to assuming the leadership role, emphasizing the full support he expects from the owner and the Board of Directors in continuing Swiss Krono Group’s success.

The Swiss Krono Group, headquartered in Lucerne, Switzerland, is a leading supplier of wood-based materials. The company offers a wide range of products in the fields of interior design, flooring and building materials. The Swiss Krono Group generated sales of CHF 1.8 billion (EUR 1.9 billion) in the last financial year. The group employs around 5,000 people at ten production sites worldwide. The eight national companies of the Swiss Krono Group operate in Switzerland, France, Germany, Poland, Hungary, Ukraine, Russia and the USA and supply customers in over 120 countries.