Villiger Group has new CEO

Heinrich Villiger, chairman of the board of Villiger Soehne AG, is this month stepping down as CEO of the Villiger Group after 65 years in charge, according to a press note issued through PRNewswire.

He is handing over his role as CEO to Robert Suter, who is said to have extensive experience working in Switzerland-based industries with international reach. Most recently he was Group CEO of Conzzeta AG, a Swiss holding company.

News of Suter’s appointment follows on that of Rene Castaneda having been named President of Villiger Cigars North America (VCNA).

Suter, the press note said, would work in tandem with Castaneda as VCNA ‘continues to make big strides in 2016’.

Heinrich Villiger will remain Chairman of Villiger Soehne AG and Villiger Holding.