Rupert Taylor

Rupert Taylor is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in portfolio transformation, category development, and marketing within the food and beverage industries. Currently serving as the Portfolio Transformation Director for Sustainability at Symrise AG, Rupert plays a pivotal role in aligning business strategies with sustainability targets. Previous positions include leadership roles such as Director Category Cluster Food EAME and Category Development Director EMEA - BU Savory, where responsibilities included strategic planning, innovation pipelines, and category performance management. Prior experience at Essentra involved managing global categories in health and personal care and household sectors. Rupert's earlier career includes significant contributions at Puratos Brazil, Firmenich UK, Dairy Crest International, and Sensient Technologies Corporation, demonstrating a strong capability in marketing, innovation, and strategic direction. Rupert holds a BA (Hons) in Business from UCE Birmingham and has built a comprehensive skill set in developing and implementing category and marketing strategies across diverse markets.