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Michael Schai

Michael Schai

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Michael Schai is the newly appointed group chief executive of Aryzta, a Swiss-Irish baked goods company, having taken on the role in January 2024. He previously served as managing director for Aryzta's Asia-Pacific region, based in Australia. His appointment marks a significant leadership change as he is the first permanent CEO since 2020, following a period of tumultuous management and restructuring within the company.

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Michael Schai was the CEO of Aryzta who failed to implement cost-cutting measures.

Die Aktien von Aryzta stehen an einem kritischen Punkt
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-09-24
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Michael Schai had to leave his position as CEO of Aryzta after only nine months.

Die Aktien von Bossard, SFS und Ems-Chemie dürften weiter steigen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-08-04
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Michael Schai was appointed as the group chief executive of Aryzta in January.

Aryzta eyes further growth as earnings rise 5.4% in 2024 – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-03-03
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