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We’re excited to welcome Christian Barker as our new Chief Commercial Officer, Global Head of Human Nutrition, and Executive Board Member. Christian succeeds Gökhan Oran, who stepped down for personal reasons. With a strong track record in industrial biotechnology, consumer health, and specialty ingredients, Christian scaled a global biosolutions business fivefold as EVP of Health & Nutrition. His strategic leadership, innovation focus, and deep industry expertise will drive the next phase of growth for Barentz’s Human Nutrition division. Derk-Jan Terhorst Jan Terhorst, CEO of Barentz, shared: "Christian’s expertise makes him a great addition to our leadership team. His experience in driving sustainable growth and innovation will be key to strengthening our commercial organization and market position." A warm welcome to Christian! Read the full press-release here: https://lnkd.in/ey389vfY

We are proud to join EHPM - European Federation of Associations of Health Products Manufacturers, a key organization shaping the future of the food supplements industry. At Barentz, we are committed to staying ahead in a rapidly evolving market. As Stefano Colicchia, our Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Director of Quality and Regulatory Affairs, explains: "SThis membership allows us to gain plenty of critical insights to anticipate regulatory developments that might reshape the marketplace and provide strategic guidance to our sales teams and customers".

🌍💜 Accelerating action starts with resilience 💜🌍 For this year's International Women's Day 2025, we asked our colleagues: what does ‘Accelerate Action’ mean to you in just one word? One word kept coming up: resilience. Resilience fuels progress. It’s what drives us to push boundaries, adapt to challenges, and keep moving forward. But resilience doesn’t stand alone, it’s strengthened by courage, collaboration, strength, innovation, power, balance, all words that our team shared. At Barentz, accelerating action means making meaningful progress together. It’s about standing strong, supporting one another, and turning ideas into impact. 💡 What’s your one word? Let us know in the comments! #InternationalWomensDay #AccelerateAction #Resilience #WomenAtBarentz #IWD2025

We are pleased to welcome Rocky Prior (Rocky P.) as President, Performance Materials North America at Barentz! Rocky brings a wealth of experience, having held top executive roles for many years in the specialty distribution industry. He has also held several commercial leadership positions in specialty chemical and ingredient distribution and manufacturing. He began his career as a chemist at a coatings producer and later founded a specialty paint company. Rocky will succeed Howard Hubert, who has decided to retire after more than 10 years of leadership at the company. Howard and Rocky will work closely together over the next several months to ensure a smooth transition. 💬 “With Rocky’s appointment, we’ve selected an individual with exceptional industry experience that will help lead us through the next phase of our strategy. Rocky embodies the Barentz culture, has a proven track record of success, and understands how to create value with customers and principal partners. We are excited to welcome Rocky to our North American leadership team” – Mike McKenna, CEO North & Central America Join us in thanking Howard for his incredible contributions and welcoming Rocky as he leads Performance Materials North America into its next chapter! Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/eiPzTjvD

Barentz welcomes Esther Veninga as new CFO! We are excited to announce the appointment of Esther Veninga as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and a member of the Board, effective 1 May 2025. Esther brings extensive international experience in finance and strategy, having held senior leadership roles in Ahold Delhaize, Albert Heijn, and Stop & Shop across Europe and the U.S. Esther Veninga on joining Barentz: "I am excited to join Barentz and contribute to its continued growth and success. Barentz has built a strong reputation as a global leader in specialty ingredients, and I look forward to working with the team to drive financial performance and strategic expansion." Derk-Jan Terhorst, CEO of Barentz: "We are delighted to welcome Esther to our leadership team. Her broad financial expertise, business acumen, and collaborative approach will be instrumental as we continue to expand globally." Please join us in welcoming Esther to Barentz! 👏 Read the full press-release here: https://lnkd.in/emcEGTPc #Barentz #NewCFO #Leadership #Finance #SpecialtyIngredients

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, and we celebrate women behind science — the innovators, problem-solvers, and experts shaping industries in ways you might not expect. Today we are sharing the inspiring voices of women at Barentz who are pushing boundaries, driving progress, and breaking stereotypes in STEM. 📖 Read their stories and discover STEM careers at Barentz you might not know about. #WomenInSTEM #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience #HerVoiceInScience #STEMCareers #STEM

We are excited to grow our footprint in Malaysia and Singapore through a new partnership with Corum Inc. bringing their high-performance personal care ingredients to the region. This expansion strengthens our commitment to delivering innovative, science-backed solutions and reflects the strong collaboration we’ve built with Corum in North America. With operations in 10 APAC countries and a growing customer base, we continue to invest in strategic partnerships that bring value to the market. 💡 “Barentz’s mission to deliver innovative and sustainable ingredients perfectly aligns with our goals, making them an ideal partner for this next chapter,” shared Peimin Lee, President at Corum. 🔗 Read the full press release herehttps://lnkd.in/eRs8Qyuw

¡Descubre las últimas innovaciones en nutrición humana con Barentz en ExpoFitness 2025! El 15 y 16 de febrero, visítanos en el stand B8 Pabellón Azul en Medellín y conoce cómo nuestros ingredientes de alta calidad pueden potenciar tus productos. ¡No pierdas la oportunidad de conectarte con expertos de la industria en el evento líder de América Latina en fitness, bienestar, salud y deportes!

✨ Happy Lunar New Year! ✨🌙 As we welcome the Year of the Snake, we reflect on its symbolism of wisdom, transformation, and resilience – qualities that inspire us at Barentz to keep growing and innovating together. The Lunar New Year marks the start of the lunar calendar, symbolizing powerful new beginnings. It's a time for families to reunite, honor ancestors, and usher in good luck and fortune for the year ahead. At Barentz, our strength lies in the diversity of our people and the partnerships that drive meaningful progress. Here’s to bold steps, exciting opportunities, and shared success in 2025 – together, we thrive! 🐍🎇 #LunarNewYear #YearOfTheSnake #Barentz #NewBeginnings #HappyLunarNewYear

📢 A warm welcome to Gustavo Levy Dosualdo, the new Regional CEO for South America at Barentz! We are delighted to announce that Gustavo Levy Dosualdo has joined Barentz as Regional CEO for South America, effective 3 February. With over 21 years of leadership experience in the specialty ingredients sector, Gustavo previously served as Director at MCassab, where he successfully led multiple divisions and drove growth and innovation across key markets, including human nutrition, pharmaceuticals, and performance chemicals in Brazil. Fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, and holding a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Fundação Getúlio Vargas in São Paulo and a Master’s degree in Food Technology from UNICAMP University, Gustavo brings exceptional expertise and a global perspective to advance Barentz’s strategic initiatives in South America. Please join us in warmly welcoming Gustavo to the Barentz family! Read the full press-release here: https://lnkd.in/gt8qzWVv #barentz #alwaysabettersolution #ceo #southamerica