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dsm-firmenich appoints Nikeisha van Sleeuwen as Chief Human Resources Officer
Press Release dsm-firmenich appoints Nikeisha van Sleeuwen as Chief Human Resources Officer Kaiseraugst (Switzerland), Maastricht (Netherlands), January 14, 2026 dsm-firmenich, the leading innovator in nutrition, health, and beauty, today announces the appointment of Nikeisha van Sleeuwen as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Effective April 1, 2026, she will report directly to Dimitri de Vreeze, dsm-firmenich’s Chief Executive Officer, and will serve as a member of the Executive Committee. S
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