Symrise have recently announced the handover of its CEO position from Heinz-Jürgen Bertram to Jean-Yves Parisot, after 15 years of service from Dr Bertram.
Jean-Yves Parisot is currently a Member of the Executive Committee and in charge of the segment Taste, Nutrition & Health.
Dr Heinz-Jürgen Bertram is retiring in the best mutual consent and agreement after 21 years of service at Symrise, of which 19 as a Member of the Executive Committee and 15 as CEO.
Michael König, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Symrise AG: “Heinz-Jürgen Bertram has shaped our company decisively. Thanks to his excellent work, Symrise today is a global organisation, and a well-respected member of the DAX-40 index.”
“We are excited that Jean-Yves Parisot, an internationally experienced executive from within the company, will take over as CEO. In close partnership with Heinz-Jürgen Bertram, he has successfully transformed Symrise into a leading player in taste and nutrition. Symrise will be in the best hands with Jean-Yves Parisot, and a trustful and smooth transition at the top of the company is ensured.”