Biography
Robert F. Spoerry (born 1955, Swiss citizen) has been Chair of the Board of Directors of Sonova Holding AG since March 30, 2011, and a non-executive member of the Board of Directors since 2003.
Robert F. Spoerry is also the non-executive Chair of the Board of Directors of Mettler Toledo International Inc., a leading global manufacturer and marketer of precision instruments and related services for use in laboratory, manufacturing, and food retailing applications. He joined Mettler Toledo in 1983 and was CEO from 1993 to 2007. He led the buyout of Mettler-Toledo from Ciba-Geigy in 1996, and the companyʼs subsequent Initial Public Offering on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in 1997. From 1998 until May 2024, he was Chair of the Board of Directors of Mettler-Toledo International Inc.
His long-standing experience in the technology sector, his deep knowledge of Sonova and his strong technical background with innovation-driven companies provides a substantial benefit to the Group and its shareholders. Robert F. Spoerry devotes a substantial amount of his time to his service as Chair of the Board of Directors.
Robert F. Spoerry graduated in mechanical engineering from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich, Switzerland, and holds an MBA from the University of Chicago, USA.
Outside mandates
Listed companies:
- Member of the Board of Directors of Bystronic Holding AG (former Conzetta Holding AG)
Other mandates:
- n.a.
Meeting attendance during the financial year 2024/25
- Regular Board of Directors meetings: 5 out of 5 meetings attended
- Additional calls of the Board of Directors: 1 out of 1 calls attended
- Audit Committee: 4 out of 4 meetings attended as a guest
- Nomination and Compensation Committee: 5 out of 5 meetings and 1 out of 1 calls attended, both as a guest
Holdings as of 31.03.2025
- Shares: 60,698
- Restricted Shares1): 8,399