Givaudan announced that Chris Thoen, Head of Global Science & Technology, decided for private reasons to retire at the end of August 2018. Currently an EC-member, he will step down from the Executive Committee at the end of May and continue to provide advice on strategic projects until his retirement.

Chris Thoen successfully advanced key programmes in Flavours, expanded Givaudan’s global innovation collaborations with external partners, and established a solid foundation to strategically manage the S&T portfolio with increased transparency. Upon his retirement, programmes under Chris Thoen’s responsibility shall be managed by the respective divisional Science & Technology organisations in Flavours and Fragrances.