01.16.18
DSM has appointed Gareth Barker as president DSM Personal Care & Aroma Ingredients. Barker, a British national with a doctorate from Oxford University, UK, joined Roche/DSM in 1993 and through 2012 he held a variety of commercial and marketing positions in Switzerland, Hong Kong, Singapore and Costa Rica.
Since October 2012 he has been VP-HNH EMEA, making a significant impact on the implementation of value strategy, segment marketing and the Health Benefits Solutions platform in Human Nutrition.
In his new role, Barker is a member of the executive committee. He reports to Christoph Goppelsroeder, president & CEO, DSM Nutritional Products.
Barker succeeds Wilfrid Gambade, who ws promoted to the position of president DSM Dyneema. Gambade headed the Personal Care & Aroma Ingredients business unit from March 2014. Under his leadership the business achieved strong organic growth across all segments, supported by product innovation and greater customer intimacy.
Since October 2012 he has been VP-HNH EMEA, making a significant impact on the implementation of value strategy, segment marketing and the Health Benefits Solutions platform in Human Nutrition.
In his new role, Barker is a member of the executive committee. He reports to Christoph Goppelsroeder, president & CEO, DSM Nutritional Products.
Barker succeeds Wilfrid Gambade, who ws promoted to the position of president DSM Dyneema. Gambade headed the Personal Care & Aroma Ingredients business unit from March 2014. Under his leadership the business achieved strong organic growth across all segments, supported by product innovation and greater customer intimacy.
