Symrise has named Martin Huber as its new CFO, succeeding Olaf Klinger.
Huber will assume the position at the flavour and fragrance supplier from 1 April 2027.
Klinger, who has held the role of CFO 11 years, will also step down from the Executive Board when he departs on 31 March 2027.
“We are grateful to Olaf Klinger for his outstanding leadership and dedication to Symrise throughout his tenure, which will span more than 11 years by the time of his departure,” said Michael König, Chair of the Supervisory Board of Symrise.
“His financial expertise, focus on value creation, and commitment to profitable growth have contributed significantly to Symrise’s successful development and strong position in the capital markets.
“On behalf of the entire supervisory board, I would like to thank Olaf for his exceptional contribution and wish him all the best for the future.
“As part of our long-term succession planning, we are pleased to welcome Martin Huber.
“His industry expertise, international experience and proven track record make him well positioned to support Symrise’s next phase of durable growth and value creation.”
Huber joins Symrise from food supplier Aryzta, where he has held the role of Group CFO since 2021.
Previously Huber spent 20 years at Nestlé, where he held senior finance roles, including CFO of Nespresso.
Commenting on his appointment, Huber said: “Symrise combines a strong culture of innovation with attractive growth markets and a clear long-term strategy.
“I am excited to join my executive board colleagues and teams around the world to shape the company's next chapter of growth and transformation.
“With the One Sym transformation, Symrise has a clear agenda.
“I will strive towards its disciplined execution and building on Symrise’s strong foundations to support profitable and durable growth.
“By doing so, we will create sustainable value for our customers, employees and shareholders.”
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