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Bérangère Ruchat
Melissa Brotz
TOP 250 LEADERS

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Bérangère Ruchat

Title: Chief Sustainability Officer Company: Richemont Industry: Retail
With more than 20 years of experience spanning business, governments and NGOs, Richemont appointed Bérangère Ruchat as its first Chief Sustainability Officer in 2022, as well as a member of the Senior Executive Committee.“ Shaping the future of impact-driven business leadership is the purpose that gives me energy every day,” she says.

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Melissa Brotz

Title: Chief Marketing and
Communications Officer Company: Abbott Industry: Healthcare & Life Sciences
Melissa Brotz is Abbott’ s Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, appointed in November 2024. With a career of more than 25 years at Abbott, she connects the company’ s purpose across businesses and stakeholders, building trust in Abbott’ s brands. She also serves as President of the Abbott Fund and sits on several marketing and communications boards.
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