The comany’s personal care division provides ingredients and innovations for beauty product manufacturers.
Gambede takes over from Ilona Haaijer, who leaves the position to take on another role within DSM, yet to be announced.
The appointment comes following Gambede’s elevation in 2011 to head of the corporate resins business unit for DSM. In his new role, Gambede will report to Christoph Goppelsroeder, president and CEO.
The appointment is effective from 1 March.