The title image of the corporate report “Sharing Values 2013”
is a collage from our “Wall of Inspiration.” This online platform – launched on the occasion of Symrise’s ten-year anniversary – asks the questions: Where do I get my inspiration? What are the moments that enrich our lives, our work and our everyday activities? Our employees were and are able to post everything that they find fun and inspiring. This resulted in a vibrant patchwork of images that comes to life thanks to cultural differences and personal ideas and touches – truly a “Wall of Inspiration.” It is a piece of art, an expression of creativity and simultaneously a virtual reflection of our values.
Sharing values Shared values provide the basis for shared goals at Symrise: striving for economic success while taking responsibility
for the environment, employees and society. We create value for all parties by integrating the interests of our stakeholders in our corporate activities at every level of the value chain. Sustainability is a fundamental element of our business model. It provides us with specific competitive advantages and secures the long-term success of our company.
“My colleagues and I work in the background: We negotiate
with suppliers, procure goods and services and quickly solve
occasional problems that arise. In doing so, we ensure that
our colleagues work under the best conditions and make an
important contribution to Symrise’s success.”
Dennis Kang is a Purchaser in the Technical Purchasing department in Singapore.
“Logistics is a complex business – particularly in a country
such as India. The company must be able to depend
on me completely. Transparency, honesty and humility are
key character traits – both for my work and my life.”
Robert Kenengton is Head of Logistics for both divisions
at the Chennai site in India.
“In a sense, every satisfied customer is an ambassador
for our outstanding flavors. Furthermore, our work can serve to carry
out our company’s motto and inspire our customers.”
Edith Rivera works in Customer Service and Planning in
the Flavor & Nutrition division at Symrise Mexico.
“My job would be impossible without my colleagues.
We work hand in hand and have to be able to count on one another
at all times. Symrise gives us a great deal of freedom in how
we achieve our goal of comprehensively satisfying customer needs.”
Agnieszka Zimnicka is an Evaluator and Marketing Manager in the Scent & Care division. She works in Poland and is responsible for Eastern Europe.
“In my position, I am responsible for ensuring the manufacture
of a safe and high-quality product. We are always striving
to be as efficient as possible without making any compromises in quality.
It’s a challenge that my productive team and I enjoy taking on every day.”
Tim Wilcox operates the spray drying systems at the plant
in Branchburg, New Jersey, USA.
“I keep a constant eye on the market and am particularly proud
of one business relationship with an NGO. The result was
a product that allowed us to jointly serve the needs of people living
on low incomes in a socially responsible, sustainable way.”
Aparecida Lopes Aparecida Lopes is responsible for Latin America as
a Consumer & Market Insights Manager in Brazil.