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Patrick Diggelmann

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VP Retail / Digital Commerce / e-Commerce / Corporate Gifting USA at Lindt & Sprüngli USA
📍 Greater Boston, United States

Patrick Diggelmann is a global retail and digital commerce executive at Lindt & Sprüngli USA, where he leads a multi-hundred-million-dollar omnichannel business. With over 20 years of experience across the US, Brazil, and Europe, he specializes in scaling consumer businesses and driving digital transformation. He holds a PhD from the University of Zurich.

Outside of his executive role, Patrick is a self-described "foodie" who enjoys exploring the restaurant scene in Portsmouth. He values spending quality time with his wife and daughter. His international career, particularly his time as Country Manager in Brazil, suggests a strong appreciation for diverse cultures and experiences.

He has successfully managed Lindts market entry and rapid retail expansion in Brazil, opening 18 stores in just 18 months.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
VP Retail / Digital Commerce / e-Commerce / Corporate Gifting USA
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Boston, United States
Personality Overview

How Patrick shows up

Upfront
ROI Conscious
Hard To Convince

They care equally about the product and its potential impact. They respond well to confident salespeople. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.

Priorities

Topics Patrick cares about

Omnichannel Growth
He is focused on turning traditional CPG and retail into high-performing omnichannel growth engines across D2C, e-commerce, and B2B channels.
AI Transformation
His professional headline highlights "AI Transformation" as a key area of focus in scaling retail and digital marketplace businesses.
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Career

Work history

1-2022
VP Retail / Digital Commerce / e-Commerce / Corporate Gifting USA
Lindt & Sprüngli USA
1-2019 - 12-2021
VP Retail / e-Shop / B2B Lindt USA
Lindt & Sprüngli USA
3-2014 - 12-2018
Country Manager Brazil
Lindt & Sprüngli Brasil
4-2011 - 2-2014
CFO UK/Ireland
Lindt & Sprungli UK
5-2008 - 2-2011
Head of Finance & Operations / CFO Switzerland Consumer Health
Novartis
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Education
1-1997 - 5-1999
Dr.oec.publ.
University of Zurich
3-2022 - 3-2023
Kellogg Chief Digital Officer Program | Leading Digital Transformation
Northwestern University
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DISC profile (public)

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