Zürich Metropolitan Area
I lead complex international businesses across family-owned and public listed companies bringing clarity and calm to high-stakes situations and translating operational pressure into disciplined performance and long-term value. My leadership style combines high energy and hands-on engagement with a calm, structured approach—bringing focus to complex situations, aligning stakeholders, and rebuilding execution where it matters most. Recently my team and I steered Regal Springs AG, the world’s leading sustainable whitefish company, through a transformative turnaround, championing responsible aquaculture and value accretive innovation. Leading a 4,500+ global team, guided by a clear strategic trust , strengthening market leadership, especially in the US, leveraging Swiss heritage and a premium, all-natural fish positioning . Transformed Nestlé Malaysia (2013–2018) to USD 1.2B revenue with 280% shareholder returns, overseeing Singapore and 50+ export markets. Revived Almarai (2019), the Middle East’s top F&B firm (USD 4B turnover), halting sales declines. Drove Nestlé Lanka PLC to over 20% growth, earning the “Best Corporate Citizen” award, and secured the Malaysia “Company of the Year” title plus two CNBC Asia Business Leader of the Year finalist nods. I lead complex transformations and turnarounds , in alignment with board and owner mandates. Fostering cultures of excellence, balancing commercial success with societal impact for sustained growth. Holding a Master’s from the University of Innsbruck and advanced trainings and certifications from Stanford, Harvard, INSEAD and IMD
Regal Springs is the world’s # 1 largest sustainable white fish farming company and also the world’s largest vertically integrated producer of Tilapia with farming and processing production sites in Honduras, Indonesia and Mexico. The company is privately Swiss owned , headquartered in Zürich and employs 4,500 people . The major part of it’s revenue is generated in the USA, with Miramar, near Miami in Florida, being it’s US Head Office . The business is currently on a fast expansion drive. Regal Springs was formed 35 years ago and operates a Responsible Aquaculture Business Model which famously commits to provide consumers with the ‘best All-Natural Tilapia in the world’. It achieves this through the delivery of highest standards in fish farming, husbandry and fish processing operations that are socially and environmentally responsible and are supported by local community and social responsibility programs. Regal Springs farming, production and distribution is independently certified to all required international standards that meet US, EU and Asian markets needs and guarantee its world famous premium product quality.
Almarai, located in Riyadh/Saudi Arabia is the leading F&B company in the KSA & Gulf . It’s main business are Dairy, Juices, Bakery and Poultry. With a turnover of close to U$ 4 bio and a workforce of 40k it is the No.1 F&B in the Region and the world‘s biggest fully integrated Dairy Operations.
Alois helmed Nestlé Malaysia, the No.1 Food & Beverage Company in the region from 2013 till end Nov 2018 , which is home to Malaysians’ favourite brands including MILO, MAGGI, NESCAFÉ, and KIT KAT. Nestlé Malaysia is the leading Nutrition, Health and Wellness Company with a turnover of over RM5.3 billion (over USD 1.3 billion) in 2017, with over 5,500 staff and with eight factories throughout the nation. It is one of the strongest companies listed on the Bursa Malaysia with a market capitalisation of RM35 billion (over USD 8.3 billion) as per end Nov 2018 . As the Region Head, his office was also responsible for Nestlé Singapore with 2 factories and 1,200 staff and the Regional Export Business to over 50 countries globally. Nestlé Malaysia has a strong record of delivering excellent shareholder returns, and has demonstrated steady growth under his leadership. Since early 2013, the Company has seen its share prices appreciate by 257%(from RM58 in 2013 to RM149 end Nov 2018), has delivered Total Shareholder Returns of 282 % within that period, and created over RM22billion(USD5.3 billion) in value. Nestlé Malaysia’s latest awards and achievements can be found here: http://www.nestle.com.my/aboutus/nestle_in_malaysia/awards_and_achievements
Under Alois’ stewardship, Nestlé Lanka saw a 20% growth, as well as delivered exceptional shareholder value growth. During his tenure, Nestlé Lanka PLC delivered 20% growth and share price appreciation of 128% .He also won a number of prestigious accolades for sustainable performance and contribution to the country’s rural development, most notably its crowning as the country’s “Best Corporate Citizen for 2011”. During his tenure, Nestlé Lanka was honoured with the prestigious Swarna Lanka award for its drive in boosting the dairy industry in Sri Lanka. The company also celebrated its highest ever fresh milk intake of over five million liters in the month of September 2012.