Huber brings more than 20 years of international finance and leadership experience, gained at Nestlé, Nespresso and, most recently, Aryzta. At Aryzta, he contributed to improving profitability, cash flow and return on capital. At Symrise, he will focus on executing the ONE SYM transformation, disciplined capital allocation and long-term profitable growth.
“With the ONE SYM transformation, Symrise has a clear agenda,” Huber said, adding that he aims to ensure its disciplined execution.
Michael König, Chair of the Supervisory Board, praised Klinger’s contribution to the company’s development and its position in the capital markets. During Klinger’s tenure, Symrise joined the DAX and maintained a consistent track record of dividend growth. Klinger said he had not intended to seek a further term beyond January 2028 and considered this the right moment to prepare the handover.
In a separate decision, the Supervisory Board extended the mandate of Walter Ribeiro (56), President Taste, Nutrition & Health, by four years until September 19, 2031. Ribeiro has been with Symrise for more than 30 years and has served on the Executive Board since September 2024.
Symrise, headquartered in Holzminden, generated sales of around €4.9 billion in 2025 and has more than 100 branches worldwide.
