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Global natural ingredients supplier BGG Group has appointed Bharadhwaj “Bharat” Ramamoorthy as CEO of BGG Europe and head of the company’s international division.
Ramamoorthy succeeds Jürgen Nelis, who will transition into the role of chairman of the BGG Europe board following the leadership handover.
Founded in China in 1995, BGG has established itself as a leading supplier of natural astaxanthin and science-backed ingredients serving the supplements, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, personal care and food and beverage sectors. The company has been expanding its international footprint as demand grows for functional and plant-based ingredients across global markets.
Ramamoorthy, who has been associated with BGG since 2023 and became a company director in 2025, will now oversee operations outside China and Japan. His appointment comes as the company accelerates worldwide growth initiatives and strengthens its international commercial operations.
Ramamoorthy 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.”
He brings extensive experience in leadership, finance, strategy and mergers and acquisitions, having previously held senior roles at Givaudan and serving as a director with the Keva Group in Europe.
Nelis has played a key role in BGG’s international development, including leading the launch of the company’s European headquarters in Switzerland in 2024 and expanding operations across Europe and the US to support a growing customer base.
As Chairman of BGG Europe, Nelis will work alongside Ramamoorthy during the transition period before focusing on new strategic projects aimed at supporting further international expansion.
Commenting on the appointments, Chunhua Li, founder and principal shareholder of BGG, said: “Through his leadership, commitment, and strategic guidance, he has played an important role in strengthening the organisation 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 ingredient portfolio includes AstaZine astaxanthin, TheraPrimE tocotrienols, ThinOgen fucoxanthin, ApplePhenon apple extract, Vitosa next-generation stevia, and liquorice extracts used in food, beverage, cosmetics and personal care applications.
The company specialises in microalgae cultivation, enzymatic extraction and botanical ingredients, with a focus on health and longevity solutions. BGG says its vertically integrated operations support scalable production, traceability and quality assurance across its global supply chain.