The Straumann Group on Wednesday named Christopher Norbye as its next chief executive officer, effective Dec. 1, 2026, as part of a planned leadership transition.
Norbye will succeed Guillaume Daniellot, who is retiring after nearly two decades at the company, including seven years as CEO. Petra Rumpf, chair of Straumann’s board, said Daniellot’s tenure saw the group expand its market position and gain significant market share while maintaining innovation at the core of its strategy. She credited him with laying the groundwork for Straumann’s evolution into a leading provider of digitally enabled workflows and reinforcing the company’s entrepreneurial culture.
Rumpf welcomed Norbye, highlighting his strategic judgment, customer focus and execution strength as a strong cultural fit. She noted his international experience, leadership record and track record in profitable growth as key assets as Straumann enters its next growth phase. The company said it is well positioned with a strong management team and solid foundation for continued success.
Daniellot said it had been a privilege to lead Straumann and praised the results achieved with employees, customers and partners. He expressed confidence that Norbye would build on the group’s momentum and culture, and pledged full support during the transition through the end of November 2026.
Norbye, who will join in October to facilitate a smooth handover, brings more than 20 years of international leadership experience in the U.S., China and Europe. His career includes eight years in medtech and regulated markets, with leadership roles in global industrial and service companies. He holds an MBA from the University of Miami and is Swedish.
At Beijer Ref, where he served as CEO, Norbye oversaw a period in which revenue more than doubled and profit tripled. Prior to that, he led ASSA ABLOY’s Entrance Systems business, which generated about EUR 4 billion in revenue, driving digital transformation, service expansion and organizational improvements that delivered strong revenue and margin growth.
Straumann said Norbye’s appointment underscores its commitment to profitable growth and value creation as it builds on its strong market position. The group operates globally in dental implants, instruments, CAD/CAM prosthetics, orthodontic aligners, biomaterials and digital solutions, with around 12,000 employees and a presence in more than 100 countries.
The company’s shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker STMN.
