Search Menu Board of Directors Ton Buechner Board member since 2016 Nationality: Dutch/Swiss | Year of birth: 1965 Ton Buechner is an engineer by training who started his career in the oil and gas construction industry. He spent almost two decades at Sulzer AG, and held leadership roles including CEO and divisional president. Mr. Buechner most recently served as chairman and CEO of the executive board of AkzoNobel NV, a company widely recognized as a leader in sustainability, where he implemented significant ESG policies. Professional experience CEO and chairman of the executive board, AkzoNobel NV, Netherlands (2012–2017) CEO, Sulzer AG, Switzerland (2007–2011) • President, Sulzer Pumps, Switzerland (2003–2006) President, Sulzer Turbomachinery Services, Switzerland (2000–2002) Various managerial positions at Sulzer AG, China and Switzerland (1994–2000) Mandates Chairman of the board of directors, Burckhardt Compression AG, Switzerland Chairman of the board of directors, Swiss Prime Site AG, Switzerland Advisor, Ammega, Switzerland Member of the presidential and shareholder committees, Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA, Germany (2014–2020) Member of the supervisory board, Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA, Germany (2014–2018) Education Master of Business Administration, IMD business school, Switzerland Master of Science in civil engineering, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands Key skills Leadership/management Finance/accounting Law/regulatory/risk management Environmental, social and governance (ESG) Novartis Navigate Topics Explore Companies © 2021 Novartis AG Terms of Use Privacy Contacts Cookie Settings Site Map Novartis Site Directory This site is intended for a global audience