Former Barry Callebaut CEO's Recent Exit Said Due to Board Disagreement Over Cocoa Business Strategy
Published on 02/02/2026 at 10:45 am EST

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Published on 02/02/2026 at 10:45 am EST

Hein Schumacher is Chief Executive Officer at Barry Callebaut AG since 2026.
Mr. Schumacher is Member of the Supervisory Board at Het Concertgebouw NV.
Mr. Schumacher is Member of the Supervisory Board at TIAS Business School BV.
Formerly, Mr. Schumacher was Chief Executive Officer at Koninklijke FrieslandCampina NV from 2018 to 2023.
Mr. Schumacher was Chief Executive Officer & Director at Unilever Plc from 2023 to 2025.
Mr. Schumacher was Director at Global Dairy Platform, Inc. Mr. Schumacher was President-Asia Pacific at H.J.
Heinz Co. from 2003 to 2014.
Mr. Schumacher was Finance Manager at Unilever NV.
Mr. Schumacher was Principal at Heinz UFE Ltd. Mr. Schumacher was Vice President-Finance at Heinz Europe Ltd. Mr. Schumacher was Controller-Asia & Central America Region at Royal Ahold NV from 2001 to 2003.
Education includes a graduate degree from the University of Amsterdam.
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