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Deloitte honors Läderach’ s continued excellence in strategy, leadership and corporate development
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Fourth consecutive recognition elevates Läderach to Gold Winner status
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Independent jury highlights international growth, clear positioning and innovative spirit
Bilten, 26 June 2026 – The premium chocolate manufacturer from the canton of Glarus has once again been recognized as one of Switzerland’s Best Managed Companies. This marks the fourth consecutive year in which Läderach has received the award – elevating the company to Gold Winner status.
Jury highlights entrepreneurial vision and strong brand leadership
The Switzerland awards are derived from Deloitte’s global Best Managed Companies awards programs – an internationally recognized program that evaluates businesses based on their leadership in the areas of strategy, culture and commitment, capabilities, and innovation, governance and financial performance. Applicants are evaluated by an independent panel of judges. The evaluation of the Switzerland awards is based on more than 30 years of observed practice from the global awards program that has been rolled out in 50+ countries worldwide.
In its assessment, the jury highlighted how Läderach combines a clear entrepreneurial direction with a strong brand identity and the ability to bring innovation to a traditional Swiss industry. Particular emphasis was placed on the company’s continued international development, its long-term vision and the way it connects growth with craftsmanship, quality and a strong corporate culture.
Global growth with strong Swiss roots
“To be recognized for the fourth consecutive year is a great honor and a meaningful sign of trust,” says Johannes Läderach, CEO of Läderach. “For us, this award is not only a confirmation of our development as a company, but also a recognition of the people behind it. More than 2,500 colleagues around the world contribute every day to bringing fresh Swiss chocolate to our customers. As we continue to grow internationally, we remain firmly rooted in Switzerland — with all our chocolate produced exclusively in the canton of Glarus.”
“The companies that won the Best Managed Companies Award have every right to be proud: they have undergone an intensive evaluation process and have impressively demonstrated that they manage their company in an exemplary manner in each of the four key entrepreneurial areas — strategy, productivity & innovation, culture & commitment and governance & finance”, emphasizes Andreas Bodenmann, Best Managed Companies Program Leader at Deloitte Switzerland.
About Switzerland’s Best Managed Companies
Switzerland’s Best Managed Companies program is an awards program recognizing privately held companies for their organizational success and achievement. The program provides a distinct framework for management teams to challenge themselves and benchmark against some of the best private companies in the world.
The Best Managed Companies program was established in 1993 in Canada and has become the most significant business award of its kind. The program is active in 50+ countries across the Americas, Europe and Australasia.
For more information on the awards program, visit the Switzerland Best Managed Companies website www.bestmanagedcompanies.ch
About Läderach
Läderach is synonymous with high-quality, fresh Swiss chocolate. Founded in 1962, the family-owned company has continually delighted customers with pioneering chocolate creations, from thin-walled hollow truffle balls to the open sale of fresh chocolate in its own boutiques and delicate mini mousses.
Now led by the third generation of the Läderach family - brothers Johannes, Elias, and David Läderach - the company remains deeply rooted in craftsmanship and innovation. As World Chocolate Master, Elias Läderach embodies and represents the brand’s exceptional chocolate expertise.
Today, the rapidly growing company employs over 2,500 people from more than 80 countries. Läderach oversees the entire production process, from cocoa bean to shop counter, with all chocolate produced exclusively in the canton of Glarus, Switzerland. This full control ensures uncompromising quality at every stage of production. Läderach’s handcrafted chocolate creations are sold in more than 260 company-owned chocolateries across 30 countries, and the online shop at www.laderach.com.
