Calvin Grieder CHAIRMAN • En gineer • Swiss national, born in 1955 in the USA • Non-executive • First elected in 2014 • Chairman since 2017 NGC, IC Prof. Dr-Ing. Werner Bauer VICE-CHAIRMAN • Businessman • German and Swiss national, born in 1950 • Non-executive • First e lected 2014 CC, I C Lilian Biner • Businesswoman • Swedish national, born in 1962 • Non-executive • Fir st elected in 2011 AC Michael Carlos • Businessman • French national, born in 1950 • Non-executive • First elected in 2015 NGC, IC Victor Balli • Businessman • Swiss national, born in 1957 • Non-executive • Firs t elected in 2016 AC, C C Board expertise Given the Company’s business and its 2025 strategy of ‘Committed to Growth, with Purpose’, the most relevant and important required competencies include: – int ernational senior business leadership – st rategic oversight and implementation track record – in -depth industry knowledge – fin ancial expertise – in novation and technology (including digital) – sal es and marketing – re gulatory affairs. Each of our Board members has an in-depth knowledge of his or her relevant areas of expertise. Together, they ensure that the Company has all the competencies required. The Board considers sustainability and ESG matters an integral part of the Company‘s strategy. Therefore, familiarity with ESG matters is required from all Board members, as are strong ethical values. The Board’s collective knowledge and expertise as well as the diversity of experience of its members are crucial assets in leading a company of Givaudan’s size in a complex and fast- changing environment with a multitude of stakeholders. Givaudan – 2021 Integrated Annual Report 126 Value-based governance Eff ective and transparent corporate governance