DSM-Firmenich China President Zhou Tao: China Bolsters Multinationals' Confidence in Long-Term Growth | Voices from the 2026 Two Sessions

Zhou Tao, President of DSM-Firmenich China

According to official company information, as an innovator in the fields of nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reimagines, manufactures, and combines essential nutrients, flavors, and fragrances. From fine fragrances to agriculture, and from food and beverage solutions to micronutrients, its business units meet consumer needs in a sustainable manner.

In China, dsm-firmenich’s trade history dates back to 1963. After more than six decades of dedicated development, the company now employs approximately 5,000 people and operates over 40 entities and branches in the country, including four R&D centers and more than ten production bases.

In Zhou Tao’s view, as China’s consumption structure continues to upgrade, the consumer market is continually unleashing its potential in the fields of nutrition, health, and beauty, with nutritional and health-focused food products,Silver Economy, the fragrance economy, and self-rewarding consumption are emerging sectors demonstrating strong growth potential. This not only aligns closely with dsm-firmenich’s core business strategy but also opens up broader development opportunities for the company’s deepened expansion in the Chinese market.

According to reports, dsm-firmenich has always upheld its corporate mission of “Brighter Living,” leveraging its strengths in science and innovation, along with localized R&D and strategic partnerships, to actively contribute to the continuous improvement of people’s livelihoods and the quality enhancement and expansion of consumer services.

Meanwhile, as a responsible corporate citizen, dsm-firmenich has always adhered to the concept of business for good and actively practiced its corporate social responsibility.

Zhou Tao further informed VCBeat that, since 2023, the company has launched the “DSM-Firmenich Beauty for Good Development Initiative” for three consecutive years. The initiative aims to leverage its professional expertise in nutrition, health, and beauty to empower Chinese women and their families, enhance overall well-being, and contribute to the “Healthy China 2030” initiative.

“During the project period, the company partnered with the China Foundation for Rural Development to deliver online and offline empowerment programs focused on nutrition, health, and beauty knowledge. To date, the project has benefited nearly 1,000 ‘Tongban’ mothers, impacting over 200,000 children in rural China and their family members, with cumulative online content views exceeding 9 million.”

“In the future, we will join hands with partners across the industry chain to continuously deepen collaborative efforts in the fields of nutrition, health, and beauty. With a more focused approach, we aim to empower industrial upgrading and contribute to China’s high-quality development and the well-being of its people,” said Zhou Tao.