Symrise stock gets new CFO as board extends Ribeiro mandate

Symrise is preparing a change at the top of its finance function. The Supervisory Board named Martin Huber as successor to Olaf Klinger on November 10, with the appointment taking effect on April 1, 2027, according to the Symrise AG announcement.

Planned finance transition

Klinger will remain CFO until March 31, 2027, and will leave the Executive Board after more than eleven years in the role. The handover timetable gives Symrise several months to transfer responsibility before Huber takes over.

Huber, 56, brings more than 20 years of international finance and leadership experience from Nestle, Nespresso and Aryzta. Symrise said his work at Aryzta included contributions to profitability, cash flow and return on capital. The company expects him to support the continued execution of the ONE SYM transformation, disciplined capital allocation and long-term profitable growth.

Continuity in Taste and Nutrition

The Supervisory Board also extended Walter Ribeiro's Executive Board mandate by four years to September 19, 2031. Ribeiro has served on the board since September 2024 and leads the Taste, Nutrition & Health division. The company said his industry expertise, international experience and knowledge of the value chain support the segment's development.

Symrise stock traded at 96.49 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 12:02 CET on Thursday, November 12, 1.10 percent above the Xetra close of Wednesday, November 11. The planned succession gives investors a defined timetable for the finance transition, while the extended mandate provides continuity in a major operating division.

Symrise's investor-relations calendar lists a US roadshow for November 17, 2026; the schedule is available on the investor-relations page.

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