Volker Kuhn is the Executive Vice President and President, Europe at Mondelēz International, Inc., a Fortune 500 company renowned for iconic snack brands like Oreo, Cadbury, and Milka. With more than 25 years in the consumer packaged goods industry, Kuhn has built a distinguished career marked by transformative leadership in sales, marketing, and general management across Europe. Kuhn joined Kraft Foods in 1998, progressing through key roles including Sales Director and General Manager in Germany, where he spearheaded market expansion and revenue growth. Following the 2012 spin-off that created Mondelēz International, he advanced rapidly, serving as Managing Director for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH), and later as President of Northern Europe. His tenure drove double-digit growth in these regions through innovative consumer-centric strategies, digital transformation, and portfolio optimization, significantly boosting market share and profitability. In his current role since 2020, Kuhn oversees Mondelēz's €10 billion+ European business, leading a team of over 20,000 employees across 30+ markets. He has championed sustainability initiatives, such as cocoa sourcing programs and packaging reductions, while accelerating snacking trends amid evolving consumer preferences. Under his guidance, Europe has become a key growth engine for Mondelēz, exemplifying his expertise in navigating complex regulatory landscapes and fostering agile, high-performing organizations.