BGG Group has named Bharadhwaj ‘Bharat’ Ramamoorthy as the new CEO of BGG Europe and Head of the International Division. He succeeds Jürgen Nelis, who steps into the role of Chairman of the BGG Europe board.
Bharat said: “I’m delighted to have the opportunity to steer BGG into an exciting new era. I am deeply aligned with BGG’s values and ambitions, and I now look forward to accelerating our expansion across the globe.”
Bharat has extensive leadership, strategic, finance, and merger and acquisition experience from his time with flavor and fragrance multinational Givaudan as well as serving as a director with the Keva group in Europe.
He takes over from Jürgen Nelis, who led the launch of BGG’s European headquarters in Switzerland in 2024 and has overseen the expansion of the company’s teams and operations in Europe and the United States to support its growing international customer base.
As BGG Europe Chairman, Jürgen will work with Bharat to support the transition of executive responsibilities before focusing on new projects to facilitate additional expansion plans.
Mr Chunhua Li, the founder and principal shareholder of BGG, said: “We would like to sincerely thank Jürgen for his outstanding contributions to the performance, growth, and development of the BGG Group. Through his leadership, commitment, and strategic guidance, he has played an important role in strengthening the organization and supporting its continued success. We also congratulate Bharat on assuming these responsibilities and wish him every success in his expanded leadership role.”
BGG’s capabilities and expertise extend to microalgae, enzymatic and botanical extractions to promote healthy long life in humans. Its portfolio includes AstaZine® astaxanthin, TheraPrimE® tocotrienols, ThinOgen® fucoxanthin, ApplePhenon® apple extract, and Vitosa® stevia as well as licorice extracts for cosmetics, personal care, and food.
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