Boardroom Clash Behind Barry Callebaut CEO Shake‑up

Exclusive: Barry Callebaut CEO left after high-level split over cocoa, sources say

Barry Callebaut and its former CEO Peter Feld parted ways last month after a previously unreported clash at the top of the world's largest chocolate maker over a proposal to separate its cocoa business, two sources told Reuters.

Boardroom clash behind Barry Callebaut CEO shake‑up

Barry Callebaut’s latest CEO change reportedly follows internal clashes over a proposed cocoa business split, revealing deeper strategic tensions and raising questions about the chocolate maker’s future direction and stability.

Cocoa conflict led to departure of Barry Callebaut CEO - RetailDetail EU

The sudden departure of Barry Callebaut CEO Peter Feld followed a heated strategic conflict over the future of the cocoa division. The board of directors of the world's largest chocolate manufacturer opposed Feld's proposal to spin off the cocoa division.