July 3, 2026
Leadership Transition of the Board: Ameropa Appoints Matthias Altendorf as Chairman Succeeding Andreas Zivy
The shareholders of Ameropa have elected Matthias Altendorf as Chairman of the Board, succeeding Andreas Zivy, who is stepping down after reaching the statutory age limit for re-election.
Matthias Altendorf has already served three years on the Supervisory Board of Ameropa, and brings extensive international leadership experience to the role. During nearly four decades with Endress+Hauser, he held a range of senior leadership positions, including ten years as CEO, more than 15 years as a member of the Executive Board, and later as Chairman of the Board. He currently serves as President of the Supervisory Board of Coltene AG and was recently appointed Chair-Designate of Lloyd’s Register Group and the Lloyd’s Register Foundation. Widely recognized for his strategic leadership and his focus on innovation and digitalization, he also brings valuable expertise in leading and advising global family-owned businesses.
All current Board members have been re-elected for another statutory one-year term. Under the newly elected leadership of Matthias Altendorf, the Board continues to include Karin Perraudin, Alexa Siebert, Alix Zacharias, Lucas Miescher, and Stefano Rettore. Together, the Board brings a balanced mix of industry expertise and external perspectives, supporting the company’s strategy, governance, and long-term development, as well as strong family representation.
"I am very grateful for the trust the shareholder family has placed in me, and I sincerely appreciate the guidance and support Andreas Zivy is providing as I transition into my new role, as well as the close cooperation with Board members and the Executive Team."
– Matthias Altendorf
While Andreas Zivy concludes a distinguished career with Ameropa, representing the third generation of shareholder leadership, he will continue to participate as a guest on the supervisory board to ensure a smooth transition of his chairmanship and to facilitate the transfer of knowledge and insights. Zivy served as Chairman of the Board from 2010 to June 2026 and previously held the role of Group CEO from 1994 to 2013. Over several decades, he played a key role in shaping the business’s growth and global presence.
His tenure was marked by refocusing Ameropa’s activities on its core grain and fertilizer business while at the same time, shifting the businesses to a global focus where before they had been mainly centred on some European markets as well as Brazil. Today, Ameropa is the world market leader in international fertilizer trading and occupies strong positions in regional grain markets, supported by a string of logistical, storage and production assets.
The shareholders and the Board members express sincere appreciation for his leadership and long-term contribution to the business.
