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Career at a Glance

Michael is based in Zurich, Switzerland and was appointed Vice President Strategy and Integration in 2006 to lead transformational projects for the European business.
Michael joined Kraft Foods in his native Germany straight after university in 1985. His career started in financial planning and analysis and he progressed to positions of increasing responsibility to become Director of Financial Reporting, Business Planning in 1992. 

Over the following 14 years Michael held a number of senior finance and strategy roles in Europe and the US. These include Finance Director, Poland, Director Finance and Away from Home, Austria, Director Financial Planning & Analysis, New York and Director Strategic Planning & Development for Kraft Germany and Austria and Director Strategy & Business Development West Central Europe. Before taking up his current role, Michael was Vice President Strategy for the Central Europe region, based in Austria.

Michael received his Masters degree in Business Administration from Germany’s University of Dortmund.

Interesting Facts From Michael

Favourite Kraft Foods product: Milka chocolate.
Hobbies: Good wines, hiking and skiing.