New Leadership for Danone in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland

Jean-Yves Krummenacher brings more than 25 years of experience at Danone and most recently served as Global Chief Procurement Officer

09-Sep-2026

Jean-Yves Krummenacher, a longtime Danone executive, will take over as General Manager for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH) in November 2026, leading Danone’s operations in those countries. He succeeds Richard Trechman, who will be leaving Danone to pursue a new career opportunity outside the company.

Jean-Yves Krummenacher has more than 25 years of international experience at Danone and has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s development in various leadership positions. Most recently, the Swiss and French citizen served as Global Chief Procurement Officer, responsible for Danone’s global procurement strategy, while also leading the company’s global trading and procurement operations as Managing Director. Previously, Krummenacher held various leadership positions in Europe, Asia, and Latin America in the areas of sales, procurement, and sustainability.

In his new role, Krummenacher will be responsible for the further development of the DACH business and will consistently drive Danone’s growth strategy in the region. His focus is on strengthening Danone’s market position, further developing its successful brand portfolio, and fostering innovations that meet the needs of consumers, all while striving to promote a corporate culture in which people can grow and develop. Not least through the expansion of collaborative customer relationships, he aims to advance the company’s mission of promoting the health of as many people as possible through nutrition.

Krummenacher on his new professional challenge: “With our health-focused categories and strong brands, we are ideally positioned to create value for our customers and consumers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. I firmly believe in the power of close partnerships across the entire value chain to jointly create added value and accelerate sustainable growth.”

Jean-Yves Krummenacher will be part of the regional leadership team for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) and will report to Pablo Perversi, President of EMEA. Krummenacher is married and has three children.

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