The Board of Directors currently consists of eight members. They are Sika's highest governing body and bring with them a vast array of experience, skills, and expertise that are in line with our strategic goals.
Paul Johann Hälg
Chair of the Board of Directors
Former CEO of Global Technology Group (Dätwyler)
Year of birth: 1954
Nationality: Swiss
Member since: 2009
Chair of the Board since: 2012
Paul Johann Hälg
Chair of the Board of Directors
Former CEO of Global Technology Group (Dätwyler)
Year of birth: 1954
Nationality: Swiss
Member since: 2009
Chair of the Board since: 2012
Education
Dr. sc. techn., ETH Zurich
Career
2004–2016: CEO, Dätwyler Group, Altdorf
2001–2004: Executive Vice President, Forbo International SA, Eglisau
1987–2001: Product Manager, Commercial Director, CEO, Gurit Essex AG, Freienbach
1981–1986: Project and Group Leader, Schweizerische Aluminium AG (Alusuisse), Zurich
Other mandates and activities
Chair of the Board: Datwyler Holding AG (and therefore also of PEMA AG and Dätwyler Führungs AG), Altdorf
Member of the Board: Dätwyler Cabling Solutions AG, Altdorf; Sonceboz Automotive SA, Sonceboz
Chair of the Board: Welfare Foundation Sika, Baar
Member of the Foundation Council: ETH Foundation, Zurich; Swisscontact, Zurich; REGA, Zurich
Viktor Waldemar Balli
Board of Directors
Former CFO of Global Manufacturer of Chocolate and Cocoa Products (Barry Callebaut)
Year of birth: 1957
Nationality: Swiss
Member since: 2019
Member of Audit Committee
Viktor Waldemar Balli
Board of Directors
Former CFO of Global Manufacturer of Chocolate and Cocoa Products (Barry Callebaut)
Year of birth: 1957
Nationality: Swiss
Member since: 2019
Member of Audit Committee
Education
MSc Chemical Engineer, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH); M.A. Economics, University of St. Gallen (HSG)
Career
2007-2018: CFO Barry Callebaut Group, Zurich, Switzerland
1996-2006: Director of Niantic Group (Family Holding)
1991-1995: Principal, Adinvest AG, Zurich, Switzerland
1989-1991: Head Corporate Finance, Marc Rich & Co Holding AG, Zug, Switzerland
1985-1989: Financial Analyst and Manager, EniChem International AG, Zurich, Switzerland, and Milan, Italy
Other Mandates and Activities
Member of the Board of Directors: Givaudan, Vernier, Switzerland (Compensation and Audit Committee); Swiss Federal Audit Oversight Authority (RAB), Berne, Switzerland; Hemro AG, Bachenbülach, Switzerland; Ceva Logistics AG, Baar, Switzerland, until 2019 (Chair of the Audit Committee); Medacta International SA, Castel San Pietro, Switzerland (Chair of Audit Committee)
Member of the Supervisory Board: KWS Saat SE, Einbeck, Germany (Chairman of the Audit Committee); Louis Dreyfus Holding BV, Amsterdam, Netherlands (Audit Committee)
Frits van Dijk
Board of Directors
Former Member of Executive Board of Multinational Consumer Company (Nestlé)
Year of birth: 1947
Nationality: Dutch
Member since: 2012
Frits van Dijk
Board of Directors
Former Member of Executive Board of Multinational Consumer Company (Nestlé)
Year of birth: 1947
Nationality: Dutch
Member since: 2012
Education
School of Economics (HES), Netherlands
Career
1970–2011: Career within Nestlé (focus region Asia), of which the last 10 years as member of the Nestlé SA Executive Board, responsible for Asia, Oceania, Africa & Middle East
Other Mandates and Activities
Member of the Board: Nestlé Malaysia Berhad
Member of Advisory Board: Al Muhaidib Group, Saudi Arabia
Justin Marshall Howell
Board of Directors
Board Expertise in Global Investment Banking and Law
Year of birth: 1971
Nationality: Canadian
Member since: 2018
Chair of Nomination and Compensation Committee
Justin Marshall Howell
Board of Directors
Board Expertise in Global Investment Banking and Law
Year of birth: 1971
Nationality: Canadian
Member since: 2018
Chair of Nomination and Compensation Committee
Education
LL.B and B.C.L, McGill University, Canada
Career
Since 2010: Senior Investment Manager, BMGI, Kirkland, WA, USA
2007-2009: Vice President, Investment Banking, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, New York, NY, USA
2003-2007: Associate, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, New York, NY, USA
Other Mandates and Activities
Member of the Board: OE Holdings, LLC, Texas, USA
Monika Ribar
Board of Directors
Fromer CEO of Global Transport and Logistics Company (Panalpina)
Year of birth: 1959
Nationality: Swiss
Member since: 2011
Chair of Audit Committee
Monika Ribar
Board of Directors
Fromer CEO of Global Transport and Logistics Company (Panalpina)
Year of birth: 1959
Nationality: Swiss
Member since: 2011
Chair of Audit Committee
Education
lic. oec. University of St. Gallen (HSG)
Career
2006–2013: CEO, Panalpina AG, Basel
2005–2006: CFO, Panalpina AG, Basel
2000–2005: Chief Information Officer (CIO), Panalpina AG, Basel
1991–2000: various functions within Controlling, IT and Global Project Management, Panalpina AG, Basel
Other Mandates and Activities
Chair of the Board: SBB AG (Swiss Federal Railways), Bern
Member of the Board: Lufthansa Group, Frankfurt am Main; Chain IQ Group, Zurich
Daniel J. Sauter
Board of Directors
Former CEO of multinational mining company (Xstrata)
Year of birth: 1957
Nationality: Swiss
Member since: 2000
Member of Nomination and Compensation Committee
Daniel J. Sauter
Board of Directors
Former CEO of multinational mining company (Xstrata)
Year of birth: 1957
Nationality: Swiss
Member since: 2000
Member of Nomination and Compensation Committee
Education
Swiss-certified Banking Specialist, Swiss Banking School
Career
1994–2001: CEO and Delegate of Board of Directors, Xstrata AG, Zug
1983–1998: Senior Partner and CFO, Glencore International AG, Baar
1976–1983: various banks, incl. Bank Leu, Zurich
Other Mandates and Activities
Chair of the Board: Julius Bär Gruppe AG, Zurich (until April 2019); Trinsic AG, Zug; Tabulum AG, Zug; Hadimec AG, Mägenwil
Member of the Board: ARAS Holding AG, Lenzburg; AS Print AG, Villmergen; Richnerstutz AG, Villmergen
Member of the Foundation Board: Avenir Suisse, Zurich
Christoph Tobler
Board of Directors
CEO of Global Technology Company (Sefar)
Year of birth: 1957
Nationality: Swiss
Member since: 2005
Member of Audit Committee
Christoph Tobler
Board of Directors
CEO of Global Technology Company (Sefar)
Year of birth: 1957
Nationality: Swiss
Member since: 2005
Member of Audit Committee
Education
Dipl. El. Ing. EPFL
Career
Since 2004: CEO, Sefar Holding AG, Thal SG
1998–2004: Head of Industry Division and Member of Group Management, Sika AG, Baar
1994–1998: Adtranz Schweiz
1988–1994: McKinsey & Company, Zurich
Other Mandates and Activities
Member of the Board: AG Cilander, Herisau; Sefar Holding AG, Thal SG; economiesuisse, Zurich
Member of Regional Advisory Board: Swiss National Bank
Thierry F.J. Vanlancker
Board of Directors
CEO of Multinational Paint and Coating Company (AkzoNobel)
Year of birth: 1964
Nationality: Belgium
Member since: 2019
Member of Nomination and Compensation Committee
Thierry F.J. Vanlancker
Board of Directors
CEO of Multinational Paint and Coating Company (AkzoNobel)
Year of birth: 1964
Nationality: Belgium
Member since: 2019
Member of Nomination and Compensation Committee
Education
MSc Chemical Engineer, University of Gent, Belgium
Career
since 2017: CEO, AkzoNobel, Amsterdam, Netherlands
2016-2017: Head Specialty Chemicals and Executive Committee Member, AkzoNobel, Amsterdam, Netherlands
2015-2016: President Fluoroproducts, Chemours; President Chemours EMEA, Geneva, Switzerland, and Wilmington, USA
1989-2016: various functions within DuPont:
Vice President DuPont Performance Coatings EMEA, Cologne, Germany
Global Business & Marketing Director Fluorochemicals, DuPont, Wilmington, USA