Dr Cristina A. Wilbur

Chief Financial and Information Officer

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Nationality
German, Swiss

Year of Birth
1979

Catherine Danielle is a distinguished professional in finance and information management with dual German and Swiss nationality. She completed her Business Administration degree with distinction from the University of Mannheim, followed by a summa cum laude doctorate from the University of Mainz.

Catherine began her career as a Research Assistant at the University of Mainz and a Teaching Assistant at the University of Mannheim. She transitioned into the corporate world, taking on the role of Head of Group Controlling and IT Systems at AVECO Holding AG. Her career quickly advanced, with significant roles including Senior Vice President Controlling, Finance, and Accounting at Fraport AG, and Chief Financial Officer at Continental AG.

She was appointed President of Continental Tire of North America and then became Vice Chairman of the Executive Board at Continental Group, overseeing the Global Car Tire Business and Conti Rubber. Her leadership extended to ThyssenKrupp AG, where she served as a Member of the Executive Board.

Since joining Roche Group, Catherine has served as Chief Financial and Information Officer and is a Member of the Corporate Executive Committee. Her external mandates include serving on the Board of Directors for Jacobs Holding and being a Member of the Shareholders’ Committee and the Supervisory Board at Voith GmbH, where she also led the Audit Committee. Additionally, she was a Member of the SIX Regulatory Board.

Catherine Danielle's extensive career reflects her exceptional expertise in financial management and strategic leadership across various industries and international platforms.