Bühler already has an established footprint in Madagascar in the wheat milling, animal feed, and chocolate processing industries.
Häfeli succeeds Johannes Wick, who will step down at the end of 2025 after a decade of leadership to take up a new strategic role.
Bühler aims to strengthen partnerships with the Swiss Chinese Chamber of Commerce and industry stakeholders, fostering modernization through smart equipment, green technologies, and talent development.
The accolade was gained for the company’s high performance teams programme.
This interactive approach aimed to spark enthusiasm for careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).