PARIS — DSM-Firmenich, the newly created world’s largest fragrance, beauty, well-being and nutrition supplier, has named Emmanuel Butstraen the brand new president of its perfumery and sweetness business.

The chief will succeed Ilaria Resta within the role on July 1, while maintaining his position of chief integration officer on the group. Resta will turn out to be the chief executive officer of Audemars Piguet in August.

Since May 2022, Butstraen has played a key role in driving the DSM-Firmenich merger.

Before becoming chief integration officer, he was president of Firmenich’s taste and beyond division, since 2018.

“Under his leadership, the business underwent a transformative journey, becoming a world innovation partner of selection,” DSM-Firmenich said in an announcement.

Butstraen also has longstanding experience within the business of private care. He served as president of Solvay’s Novecare global business unit. Prior to that, he was at BASF for 17 years, where he was strategy senior vp of the agricultural products division.

Bustraen has a level in agricultural engineering and an MBA from the University of Lille, in France.

“His profound understanding of our customer base and exceptional leadership skills have consistently yielded remarkable results,” said Geraldine Matchett and Dimitri de Vreeze, co-chief executive officers of DSM-Firmenich, in an announcement.

“With a deep understanding of consumers and a passion for fragrance, personal care and innovation, Emmanuel is ready to further strengthen DSM-Firmenich because the partner of selection for our customers, empowering them to boost and strengthen their brands,” they continued.

In his latest position, Butstraen will report back to de Vreeze.

The closing of the DSM-Firmenich merger took place on May 9. The Swiss-Dutch group, quoted on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange, is predicted to generate sales upward of 12 billion euros annually. It’s present in almost 60 countries across the globe.