In Brief: Givaudan-Roure
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Givaudan-Roure: Geoffrey Webster to president, worldwide fragrance division, effective Jan. 1, 1999, following the retirement of Givaudan-Roure CEO Jean Amic, the Roche division announced Oct. 6. Webster, who joined Roure (prior to the merger) in 1972, serves as the supplier's North American president and general manager. A successor to Webster has not been named. Effective Jan. 1, 1998, following more than 33 years with the company, Amic will step down as CEO but will continue to serve as president of the fragrance division and will become vice chairman of the Givaudan-Roure board. The company has tapped Roche Vitamins Marketing Director Kuno Sommer to succeed Amic as CEO. Givaudan-Roure noted the appointments reflect Roche's strong commitment to its fragrance supply business, and should "put to rest" any thoughts that Roche plans to exit that arena...