Christian Frener

Christian Frener serves as the Global Head of Benefits at Givaudan since 2023, overseeing the Employee Benefit Captive and leading the global employee benefit strategy from Switzerland. Prior to this role, Frener was the Head of Benefits & Pension and Head of Total Rewards at Siemens Healthineers from December 2021 to April 2023, contributing to the global benefits and retirement functions and leading multiple strategic initiatives. Frener's experience includes a tenure as Senior Director of Total Rewards at Varian from November 2017 to November 2021, where responsibilities encompassed international total compensation across multiple regions. Earlier career positions include significant roles at Amgen, Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd., and Swiss Re, emphasizing total rewards, benefits management, and global mobility. Frener holds various relevant academic qualifications in human resources management and international benefits, including a Global Remuneration Professional certification.