Caobisco, the association of the chocolate, biscuits & confectionery industries of Europe, met in Vienna for its annual general council and general assembly meeting. During this event, Caobisco members unanimously elected a new troika to lead the association for the next two years. Caobisco welcomed Can Buharali (Mondelez International) as the President, and Aldo Cristiano (Ferrero) and Tobias Bachmüller (Katjes Fassin GmbH & Co. KG) as the two Vice Presidents.

Speaking after his election, Buharali said: “I am deeply honoured and grateful for the trust that Caobisco members have placed in me. I am committed to advancing our industry’s interests. I would like to extend my thanks to Aldo Cristiano for his outstanding leadership and dedication as the outgoing president. His contributions have been invaluable, and I aim to build upon the strong foundation he has established. Together, we will continue to advance our shared goals and drive the industry forward.”

Buharali is currently Senior Director for Global Public Affairs at Mondelez International. Prior to his current role he was Regional Director Corporate and Government Affairs for the Asia Pacific Middle East and Africa (AMEA) Region out of Singapore.