Growth for Lindt & Sprungli

Lindt & Sprungli, the Switzerland-based chocolate manufacturer, has seen organic growth of 7.3% in local currency terms in 2010, resulting in substantial market share gains in practically all countries and segments.

The company also has realigned its management structure, expanding responsibilities for four executives under its newly-created “Extended Group Management.” The team includes Rolf Fallegger, who since 2009 has held country responsibility for France, the UK, Russia and Poland; Kamillo Kitzmantel, who since 1995 has been ceo  of Lindt’s Swiss subsidiary company; Adalbert Lechner, who since 2001 has had country responsibility for Austria and Andreas Pfluger, who since 2005 has been ceo of the Ghirardelli Chocolate and responsible for  Lindt North America operations.

Lindt USA also has announced a new direct sales program, Lindt Chocolate R.S.V.P. The program will allow consultants to host in-home chocolate tasting parties, such as wine and chocolate pairings, dessert creation or chocolate fondue. For more information, please visit www.lindtchocolatersvp.com.