Sonova Holding AG (SWX: SOON), a prominent provider of innovative hearing care solutions, has confirmed Eric Bernard as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Bernard, who joined the Group on July 1, 2025, takes over from Arnd Kaldowski, who served as CEO since April 2018. This leadership change, initially announced on May 9, 2025, underscores a strategic shift for the company amid evolving market dynamics.
The appointment holds significance for Sonova's trajectory in the hearing care industry, where it operates through four key businesses: Hearing Instruments, Audiological Care, Consumer Hearing, and Cochlear Implants. With brands like Phonak, Unitron, and Advanced Bionics, Sonova has established itself as a global leader, generating sales of CHF 3.9 billion and a net profit of CHF 547 million in the 2024/25 financial year. Bernard's leadership could influence the company's innovation efforts, especially given Sonova's recognition as one of Europe's most innovative companies by Fortune magazine in 2025.
For more details, refer to the original release on NewMediaWire. The implications of this CEO transition extend to Sonova's ability to navigate risks such as global economic conditions and competitive pressures, potentially impacting its vision of enabling everyone to experience the delight of hearing through advanced solutions.
