Godiva Chocolatier has appointed Stefan Heidenreich, CEO of Switzerland-based food group Hero, to its board of directors.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Related Company Profiles

View all

Since the acquisition of Godiva by Yildiz Holding in March, the chocolatier has established a board to help “guide the business”, the company said today (16 December).


Heidenreich joins board members including Murat Ulker, chairman of Yildiz Holding, and Jim Goldman, president & CEO of Godiva Chocolatier.


Heidenreich joined Hero, which sells infant and fruit nutrition products, in 1996.


Prior to joining Hero, Heidenreich held various positions at Procter & Gamble, Reckitt & Benckiser, and Bertelsmann.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

Ulker said: “We are pleased to announce the addition of Stefan Heidenreich to our board of directors. I have had the pleasure of working with Stefan as part of the Yildiz-Hero baby food venture, and I know he will be an integral part of our team.”