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SCCC COMPANY PROFILE

Lindt & Sprüngli

https://www.lindt.ca

LINDT & SPRUENGLI – A SUCCESS STORY

The story begins in 1845. The confectioner, David Sprüngli-Schwarz and his inventive son, Rudolf Sprüngli-Ammann, own a small confectionery shop in Zurich’s Old Town and then a second and larger confectionery and a cafe at Zurich’s Paradeplatz.

When Rudolf Sprüngli-Ammann retired from commerce in 1892, he divided the business between his two sons. The younger, David Robert received the two confectionery stores. The elder brother, Johann Rudolf Sprüngli-Schifferli, received the chocolate factory from his father. He found a suitable plot of land in Kilchberg, a nearby town on the Lake of Zurich, and built a new factory there in 1899. At the same time he was offered the option of acquiring the small but famous chocolate factory of Rodolphe Lindt in Berne.

Between 1920 and 1945 the firm had to face almost unimaginable challenges. Global protectionism and the depressions of the 1920s and 1930s led to the progressive loss of all foreign markets and it was necessary to reorganize and concentrate on the slowly-expanding Swiss market. The Second World War brought rigid import restrictions on sugar and cocoa and, in 1943, rationing. After the war, demand exploded first within the home market and later abroad.

A further step in the company’s expansion and aim at the world-wide leadership in the premium chocolate segment, was the acquisition of the venerable chocolate manufacturer “Caffarel” in Luserna San Giovanni near Torino in September of 1997. In January 1998, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG announced the acquisition of the American chocolate manufacturer “Ghirardelli Chocolate Company”.

Today the Group is comprised of manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Germany, France, Italy, Austria and the USA; sales and distribution subsidiaries are located in England, Poland, Spain, Canada, Australia, Mexico and Sweden, and sales offices in Hong Kong and Dubai. Lindt & Sprüngli also markets its products via an extensive, worldwide network of distributors.

The Canadian head office was established in Toronto in 1995. Offices in Montreal and Vancouver opened shortly thereafter. Currently, Lindt chocolates are sold in various channels and large retail banners and stores throughout Canada such as Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaws, and Walmart, to name a few. There are also four (4) Lindt Outlet stores (Montreal, Mississauga, Scarborough, Kitchener), and two (2) Shop-in-Shop boutiques located across Canada.

Over the past 163 years, the combination of passion and innovation have played a key role in the success and longevity of Lindt & Sprüngli as a leader in the premium chocolate market.

As a valued and long-standing supporter of the Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Lindt & Sprüngli consistently contributes to strengthening our community and enriching our events.

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Dear SCCC Member,

The Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) is currently seeking one or two engaged and forward-thinking leaders from our business community to join its Board of Directors. We invite expressions of interest from individual members or representatives of corporate members who are eager to help guide the Chamber’s strategic direction and contribute to a vibrant and resilient local economy.

As a member of the Board, you will play an important role in shaping the strategic direction of the Chamber, advocating for business interests, providing input to planning meaningful events and collaborating with the Swiss Government and Partner Chambers for specific events or trade missions. We are seeking candidates with diverse backgrounds and expertise, including areas such as business leadership, finance, governance, marketing, and community engagement.

Board members are expected to contribute their time, insight, and leadership by participating in regular meetings, supporting key initiatives, and acting as ambassadors for the Chamber.

This is an excellent opportunity to:

Influence the direction of the local business community
Expand your professional network
Contribute to meaningful economic and community development

We encourage applications from individuals who are committed, collaborative, and motivated to make a positive impact.

To express your interest, please fill out the form here and submit a brief statement of interest and résumé by May 31, 2026 to the president Sandra Leuba at sleuba.sccc@gmail.com. If you would like to learn more about the role or responsibilities, see attached and feel free to reach out to discuss further.

Roles and Responsibilities of the SCCC Board of Directors

Treasurer (Volunteer Board position)

We look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Sandra and the SCCC Team

Sandra Leuba

President SCCC

Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce (Ontario) Inc.
at Lette LLP, 40 University Avenue, Suite 904, Toronto ON M5J 1T1
sccc@swissbiz.ca

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