4. Group Management

The GM under the leadership of the CEO is responsible for the operational management of the company. The organization, roles and responsibilities of the GM and its members are defined in the bylaws, which are set by the BoD. More information is available on the website (Investor Relations – Corporate Governance).

Additional information about the members of the GM can be found in their profiles on the Precious Woods website (Investor Relations – Corporate Governance).

In the reporting year, the GM consisted of the members:

Markus Brütsch

Swiss citizen, born 1960

• Since January 2014, CFO of Precious Woods Group
• In July 2014, additionally CEO of Precious Woods Group
• Before CFO at Cicor Group and Winterthur Technology Group

“The challenges in our business are multi-layered and complex. We can count on highly motivated teams that impress with their expertise and commitment.”

Stéphane Glannaz (Master in Marketing and Intl. Business)

French and Swiss citizen, born in 1972

• Since 1 October 2013, CCO of Precious Woods Group
• Before vice-president of Olam Intl. Ltd. Singapore, Timber Division and Head of Marketing and Sales

“PW remains one of the very few companies to address the dramatic problem of tropical forest deforestation. This mission is certainly one of the toughest in a world above all attached to profits but a must to protect our biodiversity that remains our most precious common good.”

Fabian Leu (Intl. Executive MB HSG, MSc Intl. Forestry)

Swiss citizen, born in 1986

• Since 1 August 2021, CTO of Precious Woods Group
• Before Technical Consultant of Precious Woods Holding and Managing Director Sawmills Bambidie, PW Gabon

“We are confident the necessary restructuration in Gabon will allow us to absorb the rising costs and take full benefit from the operational progress made in recent years.”