Martin Oesch new GC of SGS

Géraldine Picaud, the CEO of SGS, has announced their new executive committee. According to a spokesperson from the business, “the new management team is now in place to execute Strategy 2027: Accelerating growth, building trust. It comprises 12 members, rallied around CEO Géraldine Picaud, with managers from the Group and individuals from other horizons bringing complementary expertise.”

Martin Oesch (pictured), joins as Group General Counsel, effective May 1, 2024. He replaces Olivier Merkt who continues to assume this role until his retirement at the end of April. Oesch joins SGS having worked at Barry Callebaut Group for 13 years. He was Group General Counsel and Company Secretary for five years.

In a recent statement, Oesch reflected on his time at the company and says, “as I prepare to embark on a new chapter of my professional journey, I am filled with deep gratitude for the extraordinary 13 years I’ve spent at Barry Callebaut. Saying goodbye to the exciting world of cocoa and chocolate and my fantastic colleagues evokes a bittersweet mix of emotions.” The lawyer added, “reflecting on the past decade plus, I am genuinely grateful for the opportunity to work alongside and learn from so many talented, passionate and inspiring individuals.”