Judith Wiese

Siemens Pte Ltd. operates as global technology powerhouse that focuses on the areas of electrification, automation and digitalization. The firm's services include automation, building technologies, drive technology, energy, healthcare, mobility and financing. The company is headquartered in Singapore.

DSM BV engages in the provision of ingredients, expertise, and solutions for plant-based products. It operates through the following segments: Animal Nutrition and Health (ANH); Health, Nutrition, and Care (HNC); Food and Beverage (F and B); and Other. The ANH segment includes developing sustainable animal farming through essential products, performance solutions, and precision services serving the poultry, swine, ruminants, and aquaculture markets. The HNC segment provides health, nutrition, and care solutions for markets such as early life nutrition, dietary supplements, pharma, medical, and personal care. The F and B segment focuses on supporting healthy diets through nutritious, delicious, and sustainable solutions for several market segments including bakery, beverages and brewing, dairy, savory, plant-based alternative proteins, and pet food. The Other segment is involved in corporate activities. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Heerlen, the Netherlands.

Mars Belgium is active in pet food, chocolate and food products industries. Its annual turnover in Belgium is 297 million euros. Mars Belgium employs 320 dedicated associates in a range of different functions, including marketing, sales, corporate affairs, finance, logistics, buying, R&D, engineering and HR. Their Belgian head office is located near Brussels, in Sint-Stevens-Woluwe, just a few minutes from the Brussels National Airport. In addition to their Belgian head office, they have a rice factory located in Olen, in the province of Antwerp. This factory produces UNCLE BEN's rice for over 30 countries. 94% of its production is destined for export, mainly to Europe.

Mars, Inc. engages in the production of confectionery and animal food products. Its brands include M&M?s, Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, Dove, Pedigree, Whiskas, Extra, Skittles, Uncle Ben's, and Cocoavia. The company was founded by Franklin Clarence Mars in 1911 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.