Corporate governance

Our governance

The Company is committed to the highest standards of corporate governance, centred around a culture of ethical excellence. The framework for this is based on its Articles of Association, with the Organizational Regulations of the Board of Directors, its committees and the Executive Committee further clarifying the duties, powers and regulations of the governing bodies of the Company. 

Board of Directors

The Board’s principal mission is to oversee the company, which includes ensuring the good performance of the Group, defining the dsm-firmenich strategy, overseeing risk control and legal compliance, and supervising the management and maintenance of our core values.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is organized and led by our CEO, who is responsible for overseeing the operational management of the Group. The CEO also sets the responsibilities of the members of the Executive Committee.
 

Articles & Charters

We are fully committed to good corporate governance. Our principles and rules on corporate governance are laid down in the articles of association and the organizational regulations, among other documents.

Annual General Meetings

The Annual General Meeting of dsm-firmenich is held once annually. Shareholders with voting rights can vote on matters such as the appointment of the Board of Directors, dividend payment and executive compensation.

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