Symrise
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
James Forman appointed CEO and president of flavors and fragrance supplier as company moves beyond integration phase into preparing for an initial public offering within the next three to four years, Holzminden, Germany firm reports Sept. 15. Effective Oct. 1, Forman will succeed Horst-Otto Gerberding, who will become vice chairman of the board. Gerberding's role as CEO and president was intended as an interim position during the integration phase of the Dragoco and Haarmann & Reimer businesses (1"The Rose Sheet" Oct. 14, 2002, In Brief). Gerberding will continue to help oversee the company's strategic direction and position it for the IPO. Forman most recently served as CEO of consumer products company Stollwerck AG...