New APAC leadership for DSM Nutritional Products

To increase growth in Asia Pacific, Royal DSM has appointed new Asia Pacific leadership for its nutritional products. Its nutrition business has been growing steadily in recent years, spanning multiple industries, and the science-based company is focusing on employing effective leaders to further drive the success of DSM Nutritional Products.

Coming into effect on 1 September 2017, Pieter Nuboer will retain his current position as Asia Pacific President of DSM Nutritional Products and take on the role of Asia Pacific Vice President of Animal Nutrition & Health. André Rhoen will also be appointed Asia Pacific Vice President of Human Nutrition & Health.

Initially joining the company in 2009, Nuboer was tasked with leading human nutrition and health activities, and his new role will see a shift in focus to the animal industry. He will be succeeding Karim Kurmaly, who is moving on to a joint venture with Evonik, looking at producing omega-3 fatty acids from natural marine algae.

Nuboer will report to David Blakemore, Global President of Animal Nutrition & Health, who commented on Nuboer’s suitability for the role.

“The high-growth economies in the Asia Pacific region are a key part of our global corporate strategy. Pieter brings a deep understanding of our customers’ businesses in this region having been a key player in our growth strategy here over the last decade, commercialising new products in Asia for Asia.”

Rhoen has held a variety of different roles within the Global Strategy & Acquisitions department since joining DSM in 2001. In his new position, he will be reporting to Jeremy Xu, Global President of Human Nutrition & Health.

“People, economies and markets in Asia Pacific are being affected by fundamental societal trends predominantly driven by demographic changes as populations grow. We’re seeing increasing pressure on resources and the food chain, along with new patterns of consumption impacting the environment, prompting heightened attention to health and wellbeing,” Xu said.

Both Nuboer and Rhoen will be based in DSM’s Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore, which was expanded to include the $8.8 million Nutrition Innovation Centre in 2015.