Mike Häfeli takes the helm as new CEO of Bühler Grains & Food
Mike Häfeli, current CEO of the Eisberg Group and member of the Executive Board of the Bell Food Group, will return to Bühler and assume the role of Head of Grains & Food, effective January 1, 2026.
The Bühler Group has announced a significant change in leadership for its Grains & Food division.
At the end of 2025, Johannes Wick will leave his position as CEO of Grains & Food after ten years of exceptional leadership to assume a new strategic role at Bühler. He will be replaced as CEO of Grains & Food and executive board member by Mike Häfeli.
Johannes Wick has been instrumental in shaping Bühler’s Grains & Food business over the past 10 years. Under his leadership, Grains & Food has significantly expanded its global market share, launched new business ventures, and achieved strong financial performance.
He has built a diverse and high-performing leadership team and driven innovation in grain processing, alternative proteins, chocolate processing, and for confectionary products. His tenure also saw the successful development of strategic collaborations with Imdher (Mexico), Endeco (Germany), and Premier Tech (Canada and China), as well as new ventures in nut de-bacterization and grain puffing.
Mike Häfeli, who previously served as CEO of the Eisberg Group and member of the executive board of the Bell Food Group, will return to Bühler and be appointed CEO Grains & Food and member of the executive board, effective January 1, 2026, succeeding Johannes Wick.
Mike Häfeli started his career at Bühler with an apprenticeship more than 30 years ago. He later graduated as a mechatronic engineer and started an impressive career in various roles across automation, sales, and business leadership. Among others, Häfeli worked for many years as vice president automation in North America. From 2015 to 2023, he successfully led the business area Grain Quality & Supply at Bühler.
“Johannes Wick has been a driving force behind Bühler’s transformation in the Grains & Food business. His strategic vision, deep industry expertise, and unwavering commitment have left a lasting legacy. We thank Johannes for his exceptional leadership and contributions to Bühler’s success,” says Stefan Scheiber, CEO of Bühler Group. “We are equally excited to welcome Mike Häfeli back to the company. His broad experience and leadership across both Bühler and the wider food industry make him the ideal successor to lead Grains & Food into its next chapter of innovation and growth.”
