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DSM-firmenich
dsm-firmenich are innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty and bring progress to life. They are the leading creation and innovation partner in nutrition,...
DSM-firmenich
dsm-firmenich are innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty and bring progress to life. They are the leading creation and innovation partner in nutrition, health, and beauty, working at the crossroads of what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for people and the planet. They reinvent, manufacture, and combine vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances. Their three complementary businesses are Perfumery & Beauty; Taste, Texture & Health; and Health, Nutrition & Care.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Germany
City
Leverkusen
Corporate office
Leverkusen, Germany
Additional offices
Palo Alto, CA · New York, NY · Los Angeles, CA · Grandvaux, Switzerland · Des Moines, IA · Santa Monica, CA · St. Louis, MO
Principals
Alberto Morillas
Master Perfumer
Honorine Blanc
Master Perfumer
Olivier Cresp
Master Perfumer
Nathalie Lorson
Master Perfumer
Marie Salamagne
Master Perfumer
Frank Voelkl
Master Perfumer
Sophie Labbe
Principal Perfumer
Fabrice Pellegrin
Principal Perfumer
Ilias Ermenidis
Principal Perfumer
Daphne Bugey
Principal Perfumer
Hamid Merati Kashani
Principal Perfumer
Adilson Rato
Principal Perfumer
Amandine Clerc Marie
Principal Perfumer
Gabriela Chelariu
Principal Perfumer
Bruno Jovanovic
Principal Perfumer
Clement Gavarry
Principal Perfumer
Nicole Mancini
Principal Perfumer
Carmita Magalhaes
Senior Perfumer
Jeanne Marie Faugier
Senior Perfumer
Nicolas Bonneville
Perfumer
Alexandra Monet
Perfumer
Ane Ayo
Perfumer
Steve Guo
Perfumer
Coralie Spicher
Perfumer
Florian Gallo
Perfumer
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is the corporate structure of DSM-firmenich?
DSM-firmenich is structured as a single operating company organized into three divisions: Perfumery & Beauty; Taste, Texture & Health; and Health, Nutrition & Care. It was formed through the merger of Royal DSM and Firmenich, with a primary listing on the Euronext Amsterdam. The group operates its own R&D, manufacturing, and commercial teams across nine global hubs.
How does DSM-firmenich source its innovation pipeline?
Innovation is sourced primarily through an internal network of science and application labs, particularly its biotechnology and fragrance creation centers in Switzerland and Germany. The firm invests in precision fermentation and green chemistry rather than acting as a passive financial investor. It does not operate an external venture-capital arm in the traditional sense.
Which sectors does the firm explicitly avoid?
The firm concentrates exclusively on nutrition, health, and beauty end-markets. It does not invest in or operate businesses in financial services, heavy industrials, defense, or consumer technology platforms outside its core ingredient supply chain. Its mandate is purpose-built around the intersection of biology and consumer wellbeing.
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