Ernst Tanner
Chairman at
LINDT
Net worth: 413 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Ernst Tanner holds the position of Executive Chairman for Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG and Chairman of Lindt & Sprungli (USA), Inc. (a subsidiary of Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG). He is also on the board of The Swatch Group AG. Mr. Tanner previously occupied the position of Director at Adecco Group AG, Director at Credit Suisse Group AG, Chairman-Europe Region at Johnson & Johnson, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer for Lindt & Sprüngli (Australia) Pty Ltd. and Executive Chairman at Lindt & Sprüngli (U.K.) Ltd.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | 3,045 ( 2.27% ) | 372 M $ | 31/05/2026 | |
| 31/12/2025 | 3,400 ( 0.34% ) | 40 M $ | 31/05/2026 | |
| 31/12/2025 | 2,000 ( 0.01% ) | 553 401 $ | 31/05/2026 |
Ernst Tanner active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| LINDT | Chairman | 01/01/1994 |
| SWATCH GROUP | Director/Board Member | 01/01/1995 |
Krombacher Brauerei Bernhard Schadeberg GmbH & Co.KG
 Krombacher Brauerei Bernhard Schadeberg GmbH & Co.KG Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Produces beers and sells through online | Director/Board Member | - |
Lindt & Sprüngli (Australia) Pty Ltd.
 Lindt & Sprüngli (Australia) Pty Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade Operates chocolate shops | Chairman | 30/09/2016 |
Lindt & Sprungli (USA), Inc.
 Lindt & Sprungli (USA), Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures candy and other confectionery products | Chairman | - |
Former positions of Ernst Tanner
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Zurich Chamber of Commerce
 Zurich Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2013 |
| CREDIT SUISSE GROUP AG | Director/Board Member | 30/04/2010 |
Lindt & Sprüngli (U.K.) Ltd.
 Lindt & Sprüngli (U.K.) Ltd. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Produces and markets chocolate products | Chairman | 12/07/2006 |
| ADECCO GROUP AG | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2004 |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 10 |
|---|---|
Johnson & Johnson
 Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as an investment holding company with interests in health care products | Health Technology |
Credit Suisse Group AG
 Credit Suisse Group AG Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking, advisory, wealth and asset management services | Finance |
Adecco Group AG
 Adecco Group AG Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Provides human resources services including employment and training | Commercial Services |
The Swatch Group AG
 The Swatch Group AG Other Consumer SpecialtiesConsumer Durables Manufactures and distributes watches, jewelry, watch movements and components | Consumer Durables |
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG
 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Operates as a holding company, which through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of chocolate products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Krombacher Brauerei Bernhard Schadeberg GmbH & Co.KG
Krombacher Brauerei Bernhard Schadeberg GmbH & Co.KG Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Produces beers and sells through online | Consumer Non-Durables |
Lindt & Sprungli (USA), Inc.
Lindt & Sprungli (USA), Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures candy and other confectionery products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Lindt & Sprüngli (U.K.) Ltd.
Lindt & Sprüngli (U.K.) Ltd. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Produces and markets chocolate products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Zurich Chamber of Commerce
Zurich Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce | Commercial Services |
Lindt & Sprüngli (Australia) Pty Ltd.
Lindt & Sprüngli (Australia) Pty Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade Operates chocolate shops | Retail Trade |
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