Jean-Yves Parisot is the Chief Executive Officer of Symrise. Jean-Yves has held the CEO seat since 2024, and was previously President DIANA at DIANA.
Current company
Symrise
Symrise is a German chemical company that produces flavor and fragrances.
chemical industryHeadquartered in HolzmindenFounded 2003
Source: WikidataJean-Yves Parisot joined Symrise AG in April 2021 and has been CEO since 2024. Before Symrise, Jean-Yves was President DIANA at DIANA from August 2014 until April 2021.
Career
Sources: LinkedIn profile
Education
Ecole nationale vétérinaire de Lyon, Docteur Vétérinaire, MédecineHEC-ISA, MBA, ManagementSource
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Vice president level and above, most senior firstJean-Yves Parisot leads a leadership team of 5 published executives. The most recent appointment is Michael Björn Friede as Member of the Executive Board and President Scent & Care, in seat since 2025.
Executive leadership
| Name | Title | In seat since |
|---|---|---|
| Jean-Yves Parisot | Chief Executive Officer | April 2024 |
| Michael Björn Friede | Member of the Executive Board and President Scent & Care | 2025 |
| Olaf Klinger | Chief Financial Officer | 2016 |
| Walter Ribeiro | Member of the Executive Board and President Taste, Nutrition & Health | Not stated |
| Stephanie Coßmann | Member of the Board HR, Legal and Sustainability | Not stated |
Jean-Yves Parisot is the Chief Executive Officer of Symrise. Jean-Yves has held the CEO seat since 2024, and was previously President DIANA at DIANA.
Jean-Yves Parisot has been CEO of Symrise since 2024, according to LinkedIn profile.
Jean-Yves Parisot was President DIANA at DIANA from August 2014 until April 2021, according to LinkedIn profile.
Jean-Yves Parisot has been CEO of Symrise for 2 years, since 2024.
Michael Björn Friede (Member of the Executive Board and President Scent & Care), Olaf Klinger (Chief Financial Officer), Walter Ribeiro (Member of the Executive Board and President Taste, Nutrition & Health), Stephanie Coßmann (Member of the Board HR, Legal and Sustainability). Source: Symrise Management and Supervisory Board page.
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