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.

Retired Members | Committees of the Board

F.l.t.r. Thomas Rufer, Dr Nabil Y. Sakkab, Irina du Bois,
Dr Jürg Witmer (Chairman), André Hoffmann, Peter Kappeler and Prof. Dr Henner Schierenbeck

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 2012

André Hoffmann

Vice-Chairman

Businessman, Swiss national, born in 1958
Non-executive
First elected in 2000
Current term of office expires in 2012

Irina du Bois

Director

Chemical Engineer, Swiss and German national, born in 1946
Non-executive
First elected 2010
Current term of office expires in 2013

Peter Kappeler

Director

Businessman, Swiss national, born in 1947
Non-executive
First elected in 2005
Current term of office expires in 2013

Thomas Rufer

Director

Certified Public Accountant, Swiss national, born in 1952
Non-executive
First elected in 2009
Current term of office expires in 2012

Dr Nabil Y. Sakkab

Director

Businessman, US national, born in 1947
Non-executive
First elected in 2008
Current term of office expires in 2011

Prof Dr Henner Schierenbeck

Director

Professor, German national, born in 1946
Non-executive
First elected in 2000
Current term of office expires in 2011