Current CEO Stefan Scheiber will be proposed as Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting in February 2026, succeeding Calvin Grieder.
Pow.bio provides intelligent fermentation services for industrial and synthetic biology through continuous processing.
The investment is expected to accelerate growth in the company’s rice business and increase rice’s contribution to revenue.
Marco Sutter, Managing Director of Bühler Southern Africa, noted that agility remained essential for navigating changing market conditions in 2025.
Founder Martin Schlauri said the decision to anchor the school in Kenya was deliberate, noting its accessibility and Bühler’s existing industrial footprint.