Composition of the Supervisory Board
The composition of the Supervisory Board as per 31 December 2025 is shown in the section Our Board of Management and Executive Committee. During 2025, changes in the Supervisory Board composition occurred.
In view of expiry of his term, Mathieu Vrijsen stepped down as Chair and left the Supervisory Board as per 14 May 2025 (AGM). llona Haaijer has replaced him as Chair of the Supervisory Board. In addition, Dessi Temperley stepped down as member of the Supervisory Board. The Supervisory Board would like to express its sincere gratitude to these two highly esteemed members for their commitment and valuable contributions during their time as a member of Corbion's Supervisory Board. We were fortunate that Liz Doherty agreed to be reappointed for a final term of two years, continuing to add value to the Supervisory Board with her extensive financial expertise.
With two members of the Supervisory Board stepping down during the year, we welcomed two new members: Abhijit Bhattacharya, who brings extensive experience in finance and stakeholder management and Karen-Marie Katholm, who offers deep insights into supply chain and market dynamics. These appointments reflect our ongoing commitment to strong governance, diversity of thought, and long-term value creation. The new members bring a wealth of experience across key areas including finance, stakeholder management, supply chain, and relevant market insights. The Supervisory Board looks forward to the valuable perspectives and leadership these individuals will bring. Their appointments underscore our dedication to maintaining a high-performing Supervisory Board that supports the Executive Committee in delivering on the company’s purpose and strategic priorities. We extend a warm welcome to our new members and express our gratitude for their willingness to serve.
The Schedule of Resignation of the Supervisory Board and the Profile and Diversity Policy of the Supervisory Board are available on Corbion’s website.
In accordance with the Code, the Supervisory Board has assessed the independence of its members. Based on this assessment, all members of the Supervisory Board are considered independent within the meaning of the Code and Corbion’s Articles of Association. The Supervisory Board operates free from any material relationships with the company, its management, or significant shareholders that could compromise independent judgment. Throughout the year, the Board provided independent advice and constructive challenge to the Executive Committee, ensuring decisions were made in the best interests of shareholders and stakeholders. For further details on the composition, responsibilities, and governance framework of the Supervisory Board, please refer to the section How we safeguard long-term value and the Rules of the Supervisory Board available on Corbion’s website.
Diversity and competence matrix for the Supervisory Board
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Ilona Haaijer |
Liz Doherty |
Abhijit Bhattacharya |
Karen-Marie Katholm |
Steen Riisgaard |
William Lin |
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Diversity |
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Nationality |
Dutch |
British and Irish |
Indian |
Danish |
Danish |
United States |
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Year of birth |
1969 |
1957 |
1961 |
1967 |
1951 |
1967 |
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Gender |
F |
F |
M |
F |
M |
M |
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Competences |
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Company | Geographical |
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Listed company experience |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
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Worked in businesses comparable to Corbion: (food) ingredients and biochemicals |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
|
International experience |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
|
Lived in other geographical area |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
|
Functional management |
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General management |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
|
Strategy development |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
|
Commercial experience |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
|
|
Investor relations |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
|
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Finance/IT |
x |
x |
x |
x |
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Internal audit |
x |
x |
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Operations/Manufacturing |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
|
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R&D/Innovation |
x |
x |
x |
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Human resources |
x |
x |
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Sustainability |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
|
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Governance/Compliance |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
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Risk management |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |