Selecta Group announces appointment of permanent Chief Executive Officer

SELECTA GROUP B.V.

• Selecta Group announces appointment of permanent Chief Executive Officer
• Michael Rauch to step down as Interim CEO following a successful transition period
• Venkie Shantaram appointed as new CEO, bringing deep industry experience and proven leadership

Cham, Switzerland, 14 October 2025 – Selecta Group B.V. (“Selecta” and, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), a Swiss-based leader in self-serve retail solutions across Europe, today announces a change in senior leadership as part of its continued focus on driving growth and innovation.

Michael Rauch, who has served as Interim CEO since May 2025, will step down from that role following a successful transition period. Appointed to guide Selecta through a pivotal phase and to support the search for a permanent CEO, Michael has provided steady leadership, professionalism, and clarity of direction throughout this time.

Selecta Board of Directors:
“On behalf of the entire Selecta team, we express our sincere gratitude to Michael Rauch for his professionalism and commitment as Interim CEO. Michael has played a key role in maintaining momentum and ensuring a seamless leadership transition. We sincerely thank him for his contribution and wish him every success in his next chapter.”

Venkie Shantaram appointed as CEO
The Board is delighted to announce the appointment of Venkie Shantaram as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Venkie brings more than 30 years of experience leading strategic, operational, and financial transformations across multiple industries. He previously served as CEO of Compass Group’s €5 billion Europe & Middle East division, where he led 130,000 employees across 25 markets — delivering record growth, stronger customer retention, and improved profitability.

Most recently, Venkie worked with Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners, where he guided portfolio companies through operational transformations, driving performance and long-term value creation.

Venkie’s deep experience in the food services sector, combined with his proven ability to build high-performing teams and deliver operational excellence in both private equity and listed company environments, makes him well-placed to lead Selecta into its next chapter.

Venkie Shantaram, CEO of Selecta Group, said:
“I’m honoured to join Selecta at such an exciting stage in its journey. The company’s commitment to quality, innovation, and customer care truly stands out. I look forward to working closely with our talented teams to build on this strong foundation — and to continue delivering outstanding value to our customers and partners across Europe.”

Selecta Board of Directors:
“We’re delighted to welcome Venkie to Selecta. His deep sector knowledge, clear vision, and people-first leadership style will help us move confidently into the future. The Board is certain that under his guidance, Selecta will continue to grow and thrive.”

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