Heinz-Jürgen Bertram, Symrise's current CEO, will be replaced by Jean-Yves Parisot on the occasion of his retirement. The company's Supervisory Board has appointed Jean-Yves Parisot, currently a member of the Executive Committee and head of the Taste, Nutrition & Health segment, to the position of CEO with effect from March 31, 2024.
President of the International Organization of the Flavor Industry (IOFI) since 2023, Jean-Yves Parisot joined Symrise in 2014 and became a member of the Executive Committee in 2016. Prior to Symrise, he held global management positions at Pfizer, Rhone Poulenc/Rhodia, Danisco, Air Liquide and the Diana Group before its merger with Symrise. He studied veterinary medicine and holds an MBA from HEC Paris.
"We are delighted that Jean-Yves Parisot, an experienced executive within the company, is taking over the management of Symrise. Working closely with Heinz-Jürgen Bertram, he has succeeded in making Symrise a leading player in the field of taste and nutrition. Symrise will be in the best possible hands with Jean-Yves Parisot, and a smooth and confident transition at the head of the company is assured.said Michael König, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Symrise AG.
