(IN BRIEF) Symrise AG has appointed Walter Ribeiro to its Executive Board, where he will lead the Taste, Nutrition & Health segment starting September 15, 2024. Ribeiro, a long-time Symrise executive, has been instrumental in the company’s growth in the nutrition sector. Meanwhile, Dr. Jörn Andreas will leave Symrise at the end of September to pursue other opportunities. CEO Dr. Jean-Yves Parisot will temporarily manage the Scent & Care segment until a successor for Andreas is found. The company is focused on ensuring a smooth leadership transition as it continues to grow globally.
(PRESS RELEASE) HOLZMINDEN, 13-Sep-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Symrise AG has announced changes to its Executive Board as the company continues its global leadership in the fragrance and nutrition sectors. Walter Ribeiro has been appointed to the Executive Board, assuming responsibility for the Taste, Nutrition & Health (TN&H) segment effective September 15, 2024. Ribeiro, who has been with Symrise for nearly his entire career, was previously in charge of the global Food & Beverage division and has played a key role in the company’s growth within the nutrition space.
In a parallel move, Dr. Jörn Andreas will leave Symrise at the end of September 2024 to pursue other career opportunities. Dr. Andreas, who was instrumental in steering the Scent & Care (S&C) segment, will be succeeded on an interim basis by CEO Dr. Jean-Yves Parisot until a permanent replacement is found.
Michael König, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, praised both leaders, emphasizing Ribeiro’s critical contributions to Symrise’s transformation and Andreas’ role in the realignment of the S&C segment. The reorganization is part of Symrise’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its global leadership in both nutrition and scent solutions while ensuring continuity in management during the leadership transition.
The search for a new head of the S&C segment is underway, with a focus on continuing the strong trajectory established by Dr. Andreas.
Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavorings, cosmetic active ingredients and raw materials, as well as functional ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food. Its sales of approximately € 4.7 billion in the 2023 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented in more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America. Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate
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