Selecta Group announces change in senior leadership

SELECTA GROUP B.V.

Selecta Group announces change in senior leadership

• Christian Schmitz to step down as CEO
• Michael Rauch to be appointed Interim CEO

CHAM, SWITZERLAND, 12 May 2025: Selecta Group (the “Group”), a Swiss-based Foodtech leader with a world-class distribution network in Europe, today announces that Christian Schmitz has informed the Board of his intention to step down as CEO of the Group.

Michael Rauch – who formerly held roles as the CEO and CFO of CompuGroup Medical, as well as the CFO of Douglas Group and a long career at Henkel – will assume the role of interim CEO.

Christian Schmitz, CEO of Selecta Group, said: “I am honoured to have led Selecta for five years, steering its transformation into a leading force in Europe's food tech industry. With Selecta's recapitalisation agreed, I am confident that now is the ideal moment to entrust its next chapter of growth to new ownership.”  

Marc van der Plas, Chairman of Selecta Group, said: “On behalf of the Board of Selecta Group and the entire organisation, I would like to thank Christian for his leadership, dedication and contributions. He has led the group through some challenging times and delivered a transformational recapitalisation leaving the business with significantly improved prospects. The Board wishes him every success in his future endeavours.

“We are confident that with Michael Rauch we have secured the services of an exceptional leader with first-hand experience of leading a pan-European business. Together with the significantly strengthened capital structure of the Group, we are confident that we can pursue growth opportunities, improve competitiveness and enhance service to customers across all markets. Michael and Christian will work together to ensure an orderly transition.”

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