Ernst Tanner holds the position of Executive Chairman for Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG and Chairman of Lindt & Sprungli (USA), Inc. (a subsidiary of Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG).

He is also on the board of The Swatch Group AG.

Mr. Tanner previously occupied the position of Director at Adecco Group AG, Director at Credit Suisse Group AG, Chairman-Europe Region at Johnson & Johnson, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer for Lindt & Sprüngli (Australia) Pty Ltd. and Executive Chairman at Lindt & Sprüngli (U.K.) Ltd.