Mark Schneider — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves on the board of directors of Roche (since 2023) and the supervisory board of Siemens (since 2025).
Served as CEO of Nestlé from January 2017 to August 2024.
Led the healthcare group Fresenius as CEO from May 2003 until June 2016.
Holds a doctorate in economics from the University of St. Gallen and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Member of the Board of Trustees of the World Economic Forum.

Biography

Ulf Mark Schneider is a German-American business executive with a distinguished career in global enterprises. Born in Neuwied, Germany, he became a U.S. citizen in 2003. Schneider holds a doctorate in economics from the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland, and an MBA from Harvard Business School. His early career included roles at Gehe UK plc and Franz Haniel & Cie.

Schneider joined Fresenius in November 2001, initially as chief financial officer of Fresenius Medical Care.