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 (2012 - 2019) and a member of the Supervisory Board of PwC Europe SE (2013 - 2019). Throughout his career, he held various leadership positions within the PwC Network, including CEO of the Swiss firm from 2003 to 2012.

Markus R. Neuhaus is also Chairman of Galenica AG and a member of the Board of Directors of Bâloise Holding AG and Jacobs Holding AG. He also plays an active role on the boards of various non-profit organizations, such as Avenir Suisse, Economiesuisse, ETH Zurich, the stars Foundation and the Zurich Chamber of Commerce.

Markus R. Neuhaus studied law at the University of Zurich 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).