Godiva Chocolatier has appointed Stefan Heidenreich, CEO of Switzerland-based food group Hero, to its board of directors.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Go deeper with GlobalData

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more


Since the acquisition of Godiva by Yildiz Holding in March, the chocolatier has established a board to help “guide the business”, the company said today (16 December).


Heidenreich joins board members including Murat Ulker, chairman of Yildiz Holding, and Jim Goldman, president & CEO of Godiva Chocolatier.


Heidenreich joined Hero, which sells infant and fruit nutrition products, in 1996.


Prior to joining Hero, Heidenreich held various positions at Procter & Gamble, Reckitt & Benckiser, and Bertelsmann.

GlobalData Strategic Intelligence

US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?

Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.

By GlobalData

Ulker said: “We are pleased to announce the addition of Stefan Heidenreich to our board of directors. I have had the pleasure of working with Stefan as part of the Yildiz-Hero baby food venture, and I know he will be an integral part of our team.”

Just Food Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Just Food Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

Excellence in Action
Winning five categories in the 2025 Just Food Excellence Awards, Centric Software is setting the pace for digital transformation in food and FMCG. Explore how its integrated PLM and PXM suite delivers faster launches, smarter compliance and data-driven growth for complex, multi-channel product portfolios.

Discover the Impact