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16/04/2024

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IFRA announces new Board members to bolster the organization’s reach

Gene­va, 16 April 2024 – The Inter­na­tio­nal Fra­gran­ce Asso­cia­tion (IFRA) is plea­sed to announ­ce the appoint­ment of three new mem­bers to its Board of Direc­tors. The­se are Farah Ahmed, Pre­si­dent & CEO, Fra­gran­ce Crea­tors’ Asso­cia­tion (FCA – North Ame­ri­ca), Ana Pau­la Men­do­nça, Pre­si­dent, Scent, IFF, and Mau­ro Land­graf, Direc­tor, Fra­gran­ce Divi­sion, MANE (Latin Ame­ri­ca). The­se new appoint­ments come as IFRA con­ti­nues to strengthen its lea­dership team and dri­ve for­ward the glo­bal fra­gran­ce agenda.

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“Adding noted fragrance industry professionals to our Board ensures IFRA remains at the forefront of innovation and regulation in the fragrance industry," said Hans Holger Gliewe, Chairman of the IFRA Board. “Their extensive experience and unique perspectives – particularly in their home regions – are invaluable as we continue to promote the safe and enjoyable use of fragrance around the world”.

The new Board members replace outgoing members whose terms have concluded or fill existing vacancies. This change is part of IFRA's ongoing commitment to dynamic governance and strategic oversight. The new appointees bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the fragrance sector, poised to contribute significantly to IFRA's mission.

“We are confident that these new additions to our Board will help us in supporting the global fragrance industry”, added Mr Gliewe. “Their leadership is expected to bring fresh insights and give direction to our work, especially in the light of the upcoming IFRA strategy for 2024-2029”.

These appointments are effective immediately.

“I would very much like to thank departing Board members Robert Bedoukian (North America) and Miguel Zavala, (Latin America) for their many years of service to the IFRA Board, as well as for the support of Simon Herriott from IFRA Regular Member IFF”, concluded Mr Gliewe

news.published 16/04/2024 • news.updated 13/06/2025

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