HOLZMINDEN (dpa-AFX) - Symrise AG (SYIEY.PK, SYIEF.PK), a supplier of fragrances, flavorings and cosmetic active ingredients, announced Wednesday that its Supervisory Board has again renewed the contract of CEO Heinz-Juergen Bertram ahead of schedule for a further five-year term until 2022.
According to the firm, the reaffirmation of Bertram as CEO ensures leadership continuity and creates the foundation for further profitable growth.
Symrise said it has substantially expanded its leading position under his leadership, and tapped into market segments beyond the traditional flavors and fragrances business.
Bertram, aged 58, has held several senior positions with Symrise since 2003, and was appointed to the Executive Board in 2006. Since August 2009, he heads the Company's business activities as CEO.
The Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Thomas Rabe, said, 'Bertram has been part of the Executive Board for more than ten years and has worked with Symrise for nearly three decades. He has accelerated the pace of the Company's international development and diversification.'
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