Dirk is a Global Senior Marketing Manager in the Food & Beverage Division of

German DAX-member Symrise: A global supplier of fragrances, flavorings, natural

and cosmetic active ingredients, as well as functional ingredients.

Sustainability lies at the core of Symrise’s business, which aims to provide happier,

healthier lives and wellbeing for the entire family. The company places special value

on sourcing with purpose and responsible production – both in its Taste, Nutrition &

Health segment, as well as in its Scent & Care unit.

Dirk possesses more than 20 years of international experience working in the food

industry. Before joining Symrise he held different marketing roles, working at B2B and

B2C companies like Martin Braun Group (member of the Oetker-Group), Homann

Feinkost (member of Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller) or Freeze-Dry Foods (part

of Thrive FreezeDry), always marketing natural solutions for joyful eating

experiences.

He holds a business diploma in European Business Studies from the University of

applied sciences in Osnabrück.