New innovations director at Synergy

Ian Butler has been appointed innovations director at Synergy, tasked with expanding innovation activities, overseeing the creation of a new analytical research function and hiring new staff.

Butler, whose previous roles include process innovation manager at Firmenich and R&D manager at Danisco, said: “What really attracted me to Synergy was the company’s ethos and forward-thinking approach.”

“I feel it achieves the right mix of creative flair and sound technical knowledge to really inspire customers and make a valuable contribution to their NPD process.”