Dirk Appelbaum

Dirk Appelbaum is a seasoned financial professional with extensive experience in operations control and decision support across various industries. Currently serving as the Global Operations Controller at Givaudan since April 2016, Dirk previously held significant roles at Nestlé Nespresso S.A. and Nestlé Purina, where responsibilities included optimizing factory efficiency, managing capital investment budgets, and ensuring adherence to financial and legal standards. Dirk began a career in finance at Citibank Privatkunden AG & Co. KGaA, focusing on expense and credit control. Dirk holds a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Wuppertal and has successfully managed teams while implementing various projects aimed at enhancing financial reporting and operational efficiency.