Former Nestlé and Unilever executive Peter Amon is poised to take over as the new CEO of Germany food and drink group Laurens Spethmann Holding (LSH) effective from 1 April. Amon will also assume the role of board chair alongside Ingo Steinbach, Christoph Osegowitsch, and Michael and Jochen Spethmann at the family-owned business.
This move follows the departure of former CEO Lars Wagener from LSH last year, who joined Germany-based fruit juice supplier Eckes-Granini at the beginning of 2024. Established in 1907, LSH supplies European markets with an array of products including breakfast cereal, bars, dried nuts and fruit, and tea, catering to both branded and private-label segments, as well as the foodservice and B2B channels.
According to a statement by LSH, Amon is expected to lead the company into the future and uphold its positive trajectory in the traditional family business. Prior to his new role, Amon was the executive director of investor-backed More-Than-Meals in Luxembourg, overseeing Abbelen, a German manufacturer of ready-made private-label burgers, and Oscar Mayer, a UK-based chilled ready meals producer.
Both Abbelen and Oscar Mayer are backed by German private-equity firm Deutsche Beteiligungs (DBAG). Amon has previously held key positions such as head of global food at Nestlé’s Professional and managing director at Unilever in Germany. Additionally, he has served as an advisor to plant-based business The Live Kindly Collective and German bio-tech company Infinite Roots.
LSH, with its 12 subsidiaries, including Nutrisun, Schock, and Nordgetreide, holds a significant stake in the food industry. The company also has investments in Fruitwork, Nutwork, and various other entities, as per information on the LSH website.
Michael Spethmann expressed confidence in Amon’s ability to leverage LSH’s opportunities across various business sectors in the dynamic market landscape. Amon’s extensive experience in sales and marketing, coupled with his knowledge of retail channels in Germany and Europe, positions him well to drive the company forward.
