Germany’s Schwan-Stabilo Group Taps Michele Molon for Group CEO Role [Video]

CHANGE IN COMMAND: Michele Molon will become group chief executive officer of Germany’s Schwan-Stabilo Group, the 800 million euro company specializing in cosmetics, writing instruments and outdoor products.

Molon, formerly Swarovski’s chief commercial officer leading the retail, e-commerce, wholesale and B2B units globally, will share responsibility for Schwan-Stabilo management with chief financial officer Anke Buttler. Molon is scheduled to start his new job on Oct. 1, 2025.

Molon succeeds Sebastian Schwanhäußer, the long-standing CEO and managing partner of Schwan-Stabilo, who will become chairman of the advisory board on July 1. During the transition period, Buttler will lead the group.

As reported, Kolja Kiofsky, general manager of North America for Swarovski, will succeed Molon as Swarovski’s chief commercial officer, starting January 2026.

Schwan-Stabilo Group is a family-owned company headquartered in Heroldsberg near Nuremberg, Germany. The holding company operates Schwan Cosmetics, Stabilo writing instruments, and an outdoor division including the Deuter, Orotovox, Maier Sports and Gonso brands. Gustav …