Bernhard Weckerle

Bernhard Weckerle currently serves as Vice President of Global Research & Development at Ricola, a position held since May 2023. Prior to this role, Bernhard was the Head of Group R&D and Head of Group Analytical Services at DöhlerGroup from June 2020 to May 2023. Bernhard's extensive experience at Symrise AG included various positions over 18 years, culminating in Director of Global Initiatives Flavor Division, as well as several technical director roles focusing on beverages and flavor development. Academic credentials include a doctorate in Food Chemistry from The Julius Maximilians University of Würzburg, obtained between 1993 and 2002.