Theodor M. Tschopp

Background

Tschopp, Theodor M. was born on January 5, 1937 in Waldenburg.

Education

Graduate electrical engineering, Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, University Basle, 1965. Postgraduate, Harvard University, 1978.

Career

With, Alusuisse, Zurich, since 1965; chief engineer, Alusuisse, Richards Bay, South Africa, 1969-1971; in charge technical management, Aluminiumhütte Rheinfelden GmbH, 1971-1974; assistant manager, Aluminiumhütte Rheinfelden GmbH, Zurich, 1975-1977; technical manager, then managing director, Leichtmetallgesellschaft mbH, Essen, 1977-1980; with, Consolidated Aluminum Corporation, St. Louis, 1980-1986; president, Chief Executive Officer, Consolidated Aluminum Corporation, St. Louis executive vice president, A.L. Alusuisse-Lonza Holding Ltd., Zurich, 1986-1990; president Executive Committee, Chief Executive Officer, A.L. Alusuisse-Lonza Holding Ltd., Zurich, 1991-1997; chairman, A.L. Alusuisse-Lonza Holding Ltd., Zurich, since 1997. Vice chairman Ciba Specialty Chemicals, since 1997. Board credit Suisse Group.

Achievements

• Theodor M. Tschopp has been listed as a noteworthy Electrical engineer, economist by Marquis Who's Who.