Bühler names Samuel Schär as the new chief executive officer. He will join Bühler in January 2026 as part of a succession plan announced by the board of directors. He replaces Stefan Scheiber, who the board decided to propose as new board chairman at the next Annual General Meeting in February 2026.
Schär studied physics at EPFL Lausanne. After gaining initial experience in consulting, he joined Bühler 20 years ago to establish the nanotechnology business unit. He then led the grinding and 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.
Scheiber’s career with Bühler spans 35 years in Switzerland and abroad. He has been a member of group management for 20 years in various areas of responsibility and will have held the position of CEO for 10 years at the end of this year.
Scheiber will succeed Calvin Grieder, who will step down at the 2026 Annual General Meeting after 25 years as CEO, member of the board of directors, and chairman of the board of directors of Bühler Group.
This long-term succession plan follows the transition that was initiated years ago within the owner family by Urs Bühler. The fifth generation of the family — Karin, Maya, and Jeannine Bühler — are continuing the long-term ownership strategy. Bühler will remain in the ownership of the family and will continue to pursue the goal of remaining successful as an independent, globally active technology company.
About Bühler
The Bühler Holding AG is a Swiss multinational plant equipment manufacturer based in Uzwil, Switzerland. The company deals in plants and equipment and related services for processing foods and manufacturing advanced materials.