Horst-Otto Gerberding

Aufsichtsrat Symrise

Vorgesetzter

"In meiner Verantwortung als CEO der Dragoco und später als CEO von Symrise habe ich von 1996 bis 2003 mit Herrn Graefe eng zusammengearbeitet.

Herr Graefe hat als Bereichsleiter Aromen und später auch als BU Leiter Savoury global bei Symrise immer wieder seine strategische Kompetenz und seine Leidenschaft für die engen Beziehungen zu unseren Kunden unter Beweis stellen können. Dabei war es ihm ein besonderes Anliegen, die Menschen, die im Verkauf gearbeitet haben, zielgerichtet und als großer Motivator zu führen. Seine verbindliche und eloquente Art haben die Kommunikation im internen und externen Kundenverhältnis belebt und stetig weiterentwickelt. Seine Ausbildung zum Trainer & Coach bei Nägele & Partner hat seine Fähigkeiten zur Entwicklung von Persönlichkeiten in Verkauf und Marketing zusätzlich gestärkt. Ich habe ihn als Führungskraft schätzen gelernt, der auch von seinen Mitarbeitern als ein echter Coach erlebt wurde."

Thierry Hennequin

Kollege
 

“I have been working with Axel for six years at Dragoco (Symrise). I really appreciated his leadership and the way he managed the business. Axel is one of the best managers I met and was my mentor in the F&F industry. This is why I decided to join him again some years later at Frutarom to share a new experience.” 25. Oktober 2012

Yair Ben Zvi

Global VP, Manager of Emerging Markets, Frutarom

Kollege
 

“Axel is a great manager, a true friend, has a positive effect on people Innovative with a young spirit, leadership is in his blood.” 6. Mai 2012

Michel Burla

Manager, Frutarom

Kollege

“During several years I had the pleasure with Axel. He combines know-how, creativity and simply said: Achievements. Be it change management, company integration, motivation of team members or pulling big accounts to nice orders, Axel delivers. I am happy I met him!” 8. Juni 2012

Phil Moran

Commercial Manager, Frutarom

Kollege

“Axel is an excellent motivator of people, giving them clear objectives and supporting them in accomplishing their goals. He possesses a dynamic business mind and great communication skills. You always know where you stand with Axel.” 24. Oktober 2012

Silvio Frazzei

Area Manager Italy, Frutarom

Kollege

“I had the luck to work with Axel as my direct manager, and that was the period when I learned more in my commercial career. Axel has a natural leadership and he does not need to convince people, they just follow him. He is a brilliant coach and a great speaker. When he stands in front of whatever type of auditors, he takes immediately their attention with his big charisma. He has a huge experience on the food and ingredients market and he is able to build strong sales teams with a clear focus on customers in order to set up the right priorities and business plans. It was a privilege working with him.” 25. Oktober 2012

Jim Moore

Global Category Manager, Beverages, Frutarom

Kollege

“I have known and/or worked with Axel since 1996, and have always found him to be highly inspiring, visionary and passionate about teams and winning business in a customer-centric environment. His leadership skills have allowed him the opportunity to develop strategies, lead resources and create budget delivering opportunities. A real asset to any company with high growth ambitions.” 25. Oktober 2012