Symrise has made two new strategic appointments to bolster its Cosmetics Ingredients division. Arnaud Bellon was named Senior Vice President Global Head Botanicals and Colors, while Caroline Baptiste joins the company as Global Product Manager Actives.

In his newly created role, former Croda employee Bellon is charged with refining and implementing the strategy of business development for cosmetic ingredients, botanicals and colors.  “We welcome Arnaud at Symrise and we are very glad about the expertise he brings to our Cosmetic Ingredients division. This will strengthen our strategic focus and further develop our position in the market,” commented Eder Ramos, Global President Cosmetic Ingredients.

Baptiste, meanwhile, will be managing the Cooling/Warming, Moisturizing and Bioactives segments within the Actives category. “We are very pleased that Caroline Baptiste contributes her experience and knowledge to the development of Symrise cosmetic ingredients,” said Marielle Le Maire, Head of the Category Actives at Symrise Cosmetic Ingredients. “Especially her background allows her to perfectly anticipate the technical and marketing needs of our customers and their brands.”