The Board of Directors of Rieter Holding Ltd has announced the appointment of Emmanuelle Gmur to the Group Executive Committee as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective January 1, 2025. Gmur succeeds Tom Ban, who is pursuing opportunities outside the company.

With extensive expertise in human resources, strategic leadership, and organizational development, Gmur brings significant international experience and in-depth knowledge of the textile industry. From 2013 to 2024, she served as Chief Human Resources Officer, Global Head of Communication, and a member of the global management board at Triumph Group, based in Bad Zurzach, Switzerland. Additionally, she held supervisory roles at Triumph France SA and Triumph Austria AG, where she served as deputy chairwoman from 2015 to 2024.

Gmur’s career also includes leadership roles at Qualintra SA in Geneva as Head of Consulting and at British Telecom plc in London, where she specialized in organizational development and business transformation.

Thomas Oetterli, Chairman of the Board and CEO of the Rieter Group, highlighted Emmanuelle Gmur’s extensive expertise in human resources and proven leadership, emphasizing her role in advancing the HR department. He noted that her international experience and business acumen would significantly contribute to the Group Executive Committee’s efforts to implement the company’s new strategy.

Gmur holds a Core MBA from Helsinki University of Technology and a Master of Science in Business from Ecolesuperieure de commerce de Reims, France. Born in 1976, she is a French citizen.

Rieter, a global leader in textile machinery and components, is confident that Gmur’s appointment will strengthen its executive team and advance its strategic goals.