Barry Callebaut Group board of directors have appointed Peter Boone as new chief executive officer (CEO), effective September 1, 2021. Peter Boone succeeds Antoine de Saint-Affrique, who, after successfully serving as CEO since October 1, 2015, will be stepping down at the end of the Group's fiscal year. Antoine de Saint-Affrique will be proposed for election to the Board of Directors at the next Annual General Meeting (AGM). Peter Boone Peter Boone (born 1970, Dutch national) has been President Americas of Barry Callebaut since September 1, 2017, and a member of the Executive Committee since 2012. Under his leadership Region Americas achieved solid, profitable, volume growth and expanded its customer portfolio. Furthermore, in line with the Group's 'smart growth' strategy, Peter Boone strategically built Barry Callebaut's Specialties & Decorations business in North America through the acquisition of the ingredients division of Gertrude Hawk Chocolates. As Barry Calleaut's current President Americas and former Chief Innovation Officer, Peter's appointment will ensure continuity and a smooth handover. The Board is very excited that Peter's strategic talent and people skills can hit the ground running as the new fiscal year kicks off September 1, 2021.