Markus R. Neuhaus

Dr. Markus R. Neuhaus joined the Board of Barry Callebaut in 2018 as Vice-Chairman. 

He started his career in 1985 with the audit and advisory firm PwC, to which he remained loyal for almost his entire career, ultimately becoming Chairman of the Board of PwC Switzerland (from 2012 to 2019) and a member of the Supervisory Board of PwC Europe SE (from 2013 to 2019). Throughout his career, he held various leadership positions within the PwC Network, including CEO of the Swiss firm from 2003 to 2012 and for 5 years member of the global PwC network executive team. Markus R. Neuhaus is also Chairman of Galenica AG and a member of the Board of Directors of Bâloise Holding AG. As of 1 September 2025, he was appointed Chairman of Jacobs Holding AG. He also plays an active role on the boards of various non-profit organizations, such as Avenir Suisse, ETH Foundation, the stars Foundation and the Zurich Chamber of Commerce. Markus R. Neuhaus studied law at the University of Zurich (Switzerland) and received his doctorate in 1988. 

He obtained his second qualification as a Certified Tax Consultant in 1990 and completed various management courses at international business schools (Harvard, INSEAD, IMD).