Symrise AG – Dr Jean-Yves Parisot takes over as Chairman of the Executive Board from Dr Heinz-Jürgen Bertram. Dr Heinz-Jürgen Bertram hands over the chairmanship of the Executive Board of Symrise AG to Dr Jean-Yves Parisot. At its meeting today, the Supervisory Board appointed Dr Jean-Yves Parisot, member of the Executive Board and responsible for the Taste, Nutrition & Health segment, as the new Chairman of the Executive Board with effect from the end of 31 March 2024. At the same time, the Supervisory Board extended Dr Jean-Yves Parisot’s contract by a further four years until the end of September 2028. Dr Heinz-Jürgen Bertram is retiring on the best of terms after 21 years with the company, including 19 years on the Executive Board and 15 years as CEO.
Symrise AG – Dr Heinz-Jürgen Bertram has had a decisive influence on our company
Michael König, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Symrise AG: “Dr Heinz-Jürgen Bertram has had a decisive influence on our company. It is thanks to his outstanding work that Symrise is now a global leader in its industry and a recognised member of the DAX-40. He has placed Symrise’s product portfolio on a broad, resilient basis and, in addition to constant organic growth, has strengthened the company sustainably with strategic acquisitions in important growth segments and positioned it optimally for the future. We would like to sincerely thank Heinz-Jürgen Bertram for this.”
Symrise AG – Dr Jean-Yves Parisot, an internationally experienced manager from within the company’s own ranks
“We are delighted that Jean-Yves Parisot, an internationally experienced manager from our own ranks, is taking over as CEO. Working closely with Heinz-Jürgen Bertram, Jean-Yves Parisot has successfully transformed Symrise into a leading provider in the nutrition sector in recent years. With Jean-Yves Parisot, the company is in the very best hands, and a smooth transition in the company’s management that is based on mutual trust is thus ensured,” said König.
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Bertram: The right time to hand over the baton…
Dr Heinz-Jürgen Bertram, CEO of Symrise AG: “In our industry, the name Symrise stands for innovative strength, top quality and absolute reliability. This is made possible day after day by the dedicated work of our global team. It has been an honour for me to lead this team through turbulent times. Now is the right time to hand over the baton so that Jean-Yves Parisot can now write the next chapter in the company’s history.”
Symrise AG – Dr Jean-Yves Parisot – Member of the Executive Board of Symrise AG
Dr Jean-Yves Parisot, Member of the Executive Board of Symrise AG: “Symrise has a strong foundation. We benefit immensely from this in a challenging global business environment such as this, and many in our industry envy us for it. Our entrepreneurial activities will continue to be characterised by setting the right strategic course at an early stage in order to continue to grow profitably. I would like to thank the Supervisory Board for its trust and Heinz-Jürgen Bertram for the close partnership over the past few years. At the same time, I look forward to working with the Executive Board team to ensure that Symrise remains a preferred partner for our customers and attractive for employees, shareholders and all our stakeholders worldwide.”
Dr Jean-Yves Parisot joined the company in 2014 – Member of the Executive Board since 2016
Dr Jean-Yves Parisot joined the company in 2014 and has been a member of the Symrise Executive Board since 2016. He is responsible for the Taste, Nutrition & Health segment and will continue to do so on an interim basis until a successor is appointed for this role. With a doctorate in veterinary medicine, he has also been President of the International Organisation of the Flavour Industry (IOFI) since 2023. He has extensive management experience and has held various management positions at Pfizer, Rhone Poulenc/Rhodia, Danisco, Air Liquide and the Diana Group until its merger with Symrise.
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