Schindler Holding AG Announces New Chief Human Resources Officer

The Swiss industrial company Schindler Holding AG (SIX: SCH) disclosed that, effective 1 January 2027, Dr. André Becker will assume the role of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and become a member of the Group Executive Committee. Becker brings a background that includes serving as CHRO and executive board member at Lidl and holding several senior positions at BASF, where he also acted as CHRO.

Updated Composition of the Group Executive Committee

From the start of 2027 the committee will consist of the following individuals:

  • Paolo Compagna – Chief Executive Officer
  • Carla De Geyseleer – Chief Financial Officer and Deputy CEO
  • Matteo Attrovio – Chief Information Officer
  • André Becker – Chief Human Resources Officer
  • Danilo Calabrò – Europe South
  • Donato Carparelli – Chief Technology Officer
  • Nitin Chalke – Asia Pacific
  • Patrick Hess – Europe North
  • Vikén Martarian – Americas and Escalators
  • Meinolf Pohle – China

This update follows a broader announcement by the company that it will be implementing a science‑based target to reach net‑zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, aiming for a 90 % absolute reduction in scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions from a 2020 baseline.

Company Overview

Schindler Holding AG, founded in 1874, is a leading global provider of elevators, escalators, and related services. The company manufactures and installs its products in a variety of venues, including airports, subway stations, railroad terminals, shopping centres, cruise ships, hotels, and office buildings. In addition to sales, Schindler offers maintenance services for its installations. Its operations span more than 100 countries and support over 2 billion daily movements worldwide. The company employs approximately 67 000 people.

Market Performance

As of 23 September 2026, the Schindler share closed at CHF 252.50. The 52‑week high was CHF 299 on 4 February 2026, while the 52‑week low reached CHF 238 on 21 July 2026. With a market capitalisation of roughly CHF 30.49 billion, the stock trades at a price‑earnings ratio of 26.64.

Historical Investment Performance

A ten‑year retrospective analysis shows that an investment of CHF 10 000 in Schindler on 23 September 2016 (when the share closed at CHF 182.50) would have grown to CHF 14 323.29 on 23 September 2026, representing a cumulative return of 43.23 %. This calculation excludes any stock splits or dividend payments.

All figures are sourced from the company’s disclosures and publicly available financial data.