06.01.18
Givaudan: reported that Chris Thoen, head of global science and technology, has decided to retire at the end of August 2018. He stepped down from the executive committee at the end of May but will continue to provide advice on strategic projects until his retirement.
Thoen will retire after a distinguished 32-year global career in research and development, notably in various senior positions at P&G. He joined Givaudan as head of science and technology for flavors in 2011, and was appointed head of global science and technology and a member of the executive committee in October 2015. During his career, he participated in technology discovery resulting in more than 80 patents and he led the development and commercialization of many new technologies in various market products. He played a key role in accelerating innovation through collaboration with external partners and in driving portfolio management and strategic prioritization.
Thoen will retire after a distinguished 32-year global career in research and development, notably in various senior positions at P&G. He joined Givaudan as head of science and technology for flavors in 2011, and was appointed head of global science and technology and a member of the executive committee in October 2015. During his career, he participated in technology discovery resulting in more than 80 patents and he led the development and commercialization of many new technologies in various market products. He played a key role in accelerating innovation through collaboration with external partners and in driving portfolio management and strategic prioritization.
