Value-based governance Effective and transparent corporate governance A good governance system supported by responsible management and effective supervision is essential for the continued creation of shared value. Assuring value creation through good corporate governance We pride ourselves in transparent governance, which ensures we manage and supervise our operations in a responsible way. Our structures and processes for the direction and control of our Company allow for a continued focus on value creation for all our stakeholders. The Board of Directors is responsible for the ultimate direction, strategic supervision and control of Givaudan and its management. Each Board member has extensive leadership experience and in-depth knowledge of relevant areas of expertise for Givaudan and contributes to the Board’s competencies at the level of the full Board and in the Board’s four committees: Audit, Compensation, Nomination & Governance, and Innovation. The Executive Committee (EC), led by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), is responsible for all areas of operational management that the Board has delegated to it. The CEO is appointed by the Board and has the task of achieving the strategic objectives of the Company and determining operational priorities. The CEO also leads, supervises and coordinates the EC, which meets monthly to discuss Company business, strategy and sustainability. Our Board of Directors ensures the Company operates according to Swiss and international business standards and practices. Robust standards, policies and management systems provide a framework for addressing risks and opportunities through operations and allow us to measure our performance against our targets and meet our commitments to stakeholders. Risks including those related to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and sustainability issues are assessed as part of the Company’s Enterprise Risk Management process. READ MORE The full Governance Report can be found in our 2021 Governance, Compensation and Financial report ▸ pages 3–21 Corporate governance in numbers BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 8 members 6.4 ye ars average tenure 5 nationalities represented 3 women 7 m embers 6.6 ye ars average tenure 6 nationalities represented 1 woman Givaudan – 2021 Integrated Annual Report Value-based governance Eff ective and transparent corporate governance 123