- Baur & Co. (Pvt.) Ltd., Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Rolf Blaser has been conferred the distinguished honour of CEO of the Year 2025 by the Global CEO Forum, placing him among an exceptionally exclusive cohort of business leaders recognised for outstanding strategic vision and sustained contribution to Sri Lanka’s economic landscape.
The recognition, bestowed following rigorous independent evaluation and endorsed by leading professional bodies, was formally celebrated at a ceremony on February 26, in Colombo. Since assuming leadership in October 2018, Blaser has orchestrated a period of sustained growth across the company’s diversified portfolio.
Under his stewardship, the healthcare division has doubled operations in four years, establishing partnerships with global pharmaceutical leaders and now serving as a conduit between global medical innovation and Sri Lankan healthcare needs, from medicines and diagnostics to surgical equipment and medical nutrition.
The company’s subsequent introduction of Super Urea, a nitrogen dual stabilizer that improves crop yields while reducing environmental impact, demonstrates the innovation-driven approach that has defined Mr. Blaser’s tenure.
The accolade follows recognition as Most Admired CEO of the Year 2022 and the leadership team’s collective honour at the Global CEO Leadership Excellence Awards in December 2024.
Blaser’s 30-year career spanning Sony, Johnson & Johnson and Safilo across Europe and Southeast Asia, combined with his Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Zurich University of Applied Sciences and Executive MBA from the University of St. Gallen and a decade navigating India’s business environment, has equipped him with the cross-cultural competencies that define his tenure at Baurs.
Beyond corporate achievements, Blaser serves as Council Member of the Employers’ Federation of Ceylon, Committee Member of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, Board Member of The Sri Lankan Institute of Directors (SLID) and the Chair of the SLID CEO Forum.
Internationally, Blaser represents 28 countries as an elected Delegate to the Organization of the Swiss Abroad (OSA) while serving as President of the Swiss Circle Sri Lanka. His commitment to community leadership is further demonstrated through his Board membership of Rotary Colombo West for 2026/2027.
Source : Daily News
