The founders of the Diethelm and Keller companies started their businesses in the late 1860s, trading products between Europe and Asia. Over time, descendants of the founding families expanded the trading business to take in marketing, logistics and related services, while also diversifying into industrial and travel activities.
Today, the Diethelm Keller Group consists of four operating units, plus the divisions Diethelm Keller Real Estate and Shareholder Services as well as participations in DKSH Holding Ltd. and Bergos Ltd. All subsidiaries hold strong positions within their respective fields and operate with a high degree of entrepreneurial autonomy.
At the end of 2023, the Diethelm Keller Group employed 2,039 people in 19 countries
Operating Units and Investment Companies
- Diethelm Keller Premium Brands is the global market leader in premium outdoor furniture. It runs its subsidiaries Dedon, Gloster and Garpa independently, nurturing the unique character of each brand.
- Diethelm Keller Household Brands comprises renowned market leaders in the design, manufacturing and marketing of innovative household, kitchen, and dining products.
- Diethelm Keller BBQ Brands holds top businesses in the BBQ world that design, manufacture and market stateof-the-art barbeques and accessories.
- Diethelm Keller Industrial stands for Wetrok, a Swiss B2B brand, known for its specialisation in innovative, sustainable, and professional cleaning systems and solutions as well as its state-of-the-art robotics.
- Diethelm Keller Investments is a holding company for strategic equity investments in small and medium-sized companies as well as start-up ventures.
- DKSH, a 45 % participation of Diethelm Keller Holding Ltd., is the leading Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on Asia.
- Bergos Ltd. is an independent Swiss private bank. Diethelm Keller Holding Ltd., together with a group of mainly Swiss entrepreneurs and members of the management, own a majority stake in Bergos.
Board of Directors
Andreas W. Keller, Chairman
Adrian T. Keller, Vice Chairman
Rudolf Ehrbar
Executive Committee
Andreas W. Keller
Adrian T. Keller
Audit Committee
Rudolf Ehrbar, Chairman
Adrian T. Keller