24 Effective and transparent governance Effective and transparent governance Ethical and fair business practices are englobed in our Code of Conduct which all employees must sign. Governance of ESG aspects are fully integrated into our Board and Executive committee management processes and agendas. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Responsible for the ultimate direction, strategic supervision and control of the management of the Company, including reviewing the overall progress and direction of the company purpose. 4 COMMITTEES • • • Audit Compensation Nomination & Governance Innovation EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Led by the CEO. Responsible for all areas of operational management that the Board has delegated to it, including decisions on the direction and commitments related to our purpose. 7 MEMBERS • • • Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer President Taste & Wellbeing • • President Fragrance & Beauty Head of Global HR and Evironment Health & Safety • Head of Global Procurement and Sustainability Head of GBS Businesses & Management tools Stakeholders Partners and advisors functions • Ambitions • Constant engagement • Partnering with experts • Constant engagement • Policies / Principles of with internal and external and external bodies for with employees of the Conduct stakeholders collaboration on key businesses and functions • Risk management / • Directing our business matters such as purpose, precautionary principle efforts towards the broader sustainablity, innovation • Corporate Governance needs of our relevant and more • External assessments stakeholder groups Givaudan – 2021 In a Nutshell
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