Flavours and fragrances manufacturer Symrise AG, has appointed Heinz-Jürgen Bertram to the position of Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1st, 2009.

Heinz-Jürgen Bertram, 50 years old, succeeds Gerold Linzbach who is stepping down for personal reasons.

Heinz-Jürgen Bertram held a number of managerial positions in the Research and Development area and took over responsibility for the Group’s global manufacturing operations in 2005. He has been a member of the Executive Board of Symrise since October 2006 when he was appointed to head-up the Flavour & Nutrition Division.

Heinz-Jürgen Bertram, Symrise