Board of Directors
|
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Givaudan's Board of Directors contains in-depth knowledge in the areas of finance, strategy and the fragrance and flavour industry. The Board represents a long-standing experience in many areas of the business, ranging from research and innovation to marketing. Their knowledge, diversity and expertise are an important contribution in leading a company of Givaudan's size during a complex and fast-changing environment.
F.l.t.r. André Hoffmann, Dr Nabil Y. Sakkab, Lilian Biner,
Dr Jürg Witmer (Chairman), Irina du Bois, Thomas Rufer and Peter Kappeler
Dr Jürg Witmer
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Attorney, Swiss national, born in 1948
Non-executive
First elected in 1999
Current term of office expires in 2015
André Hoffmann
Vice-Chairman
Businessman, Swiss national, born in 1958
Non-executive
First elected in 2000
Current term of office expires in 2015
Irina du Bois
Director
Chemical Engineer, Swiss and German national, born in 1946
Non-executive
First elected in 2010
Current term of office expires in 2014
Lilian Biner
Director
Business woman, Swedish national, born in 1962
Non-executive
First elected in 2011
Current term of office expires in 2014
Peter Kappeler
Director
Businessman, Swiss national, born in 1947
Non-executive
First elected in 2005
Current term of office expires in 2014
Thomas Rufer
Director
Certified Public Accountant, Swiss national, born in 1952
Non-executive
First elected in 2009
Current term of office expires in 2015
Dr Nabil Y. Sakkab
Director
Businessman, US national, born in 1947
Non-executive
First elected in 2008
Current term of office expires in 2014