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Corbion N.V. — Board/Management Information 2026
Jun 5, 2026
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Corbion
PRESS RELEASE
Corbion nv
Piet Heinkade 127
Amsterdam, 1019 GM • PO Box 349
1000 AH Amsterdam
The Netherlands
T +31 (0)20 590 6911
[email protected]
www.corbion.com
DATE 4 June 2026
Chair of the Supervisory Board of Corbion to step down as of 1 August 2026
Corbion today announces that the Chair of its Supervisory Board, Ilona Haaijer, has informed the Supervisory Board that for personal reasons she has decided to step down from her position as Chair and as Supervisory Board member as from 1 August 2026. The Supervisory Board and the Board of Management express their sincere gratitude to Ilona for her leadership, dedication, and contributions over the last 6 years.
Liz Doherty, currently Vice Chair of the Supervisory Board, will serve as Chair until the end of her term at the Annual General Meeting in May 2027. Bob Elfring will step into the role of Vice Chair. The Supervisory Board has initiated a search process for a new member of the Supervisory Board.
Liz Doherty, Vice Chair of the Supervisory Board, commented: "On behalf of the Supervisory Board, I would like to thank Ilona for her commendable leadership and commitment. She has made a meaningful contribution to the company, particularly in strengthening our governance and supporting the progression of our strategic priorities. We regret her decision and wish her all the best. I am delighted to take on the role of Chair at what is an exciting time for the company."
Ilona Haaijer, Chair of the Supervisory Board, added: "It has been a privilege to serve as Chair of Corbion, and I am deeply grateful for the trust placed in me. I am proud of what we have achieved together over this period. It is therefore with heartfelt regret that, due to changed circumstances, I have decided to rebalance my professional and private commitments and have decided to step down. Until such time, I will fully support a smooth transition."
Olivier Rigaud, Chief Executive Officer, said: "We are grateful to Ilona for her leadership and valued contributions to the company during her tenure. She has played an important role in guiding the organization in a challenging operating environment and supporting the execution of our strategy. On behalf of the company, I congratulate Liz on her new position and look forward to continuing our close collaboration with the Supervisory Board."
This press release may contain information that could be considered inside information pursuant to Article 7 of the EU Market Abuse Regulation (Regulation (EU) No 596/2014). The information contained herein is intended solely for informational purposes.
Registered, Amsterdam no. 33006580
Corbion
PRESS RELEASE
For more information, please contact:
Analysts and investors:
Alex Sokolowski, Head of Investor Relations
+31(0)20 59 06 341
Press:
Sanne Verhoeven, Head of Corporate Communications
+31 (0)6 27 095 585
Background information:
Corbion is a global leader in sustainable food-ingredient solutions focused on advancing natural preservation and nutrition with science and innovation. By harnessing its deep expertise in fermentation and application development, Corbion empowers customers to create safe, sustainable, and longer-lasting food products. For more than a century, Corbion has been a scientific innovator and trusted partner to the food industry, combining cutting-edge technologies with a collaborative, customer-centric approach to solve complex formulation challenges. Its portfolio includes lactic acid and derivatives, food preservation solutions, functional ingredient blends, and algae-derived nutritional ingredients. At its core, Corbion's strength lies in helping food and nutrition brands deliver high-performing, differentiated products that align with consumer expectations and sustainability goals, with select applications in other sectors extending the impact of our technologies. In 2025, Corbion generated annual sales of € 1,267.4 million with a workforce of 2,408 FTEs. Corbion is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. For more information: www.corbion.com
Registered, Amsterdam no. 33006580