Fragrance Creators Association Names John Carey of Firmenich as Recipient of its 2018 Rising Leader Award

ARLINGTON, VA—Fragrance Creators Association presented John Carey, Senior Manager, Global Regulatory Services at Firmenich, with its inaugural Rising Leader Award at its 2018 Annual Meeting, held November 13, 2018, in Weehawken, NJ. Carey is a passionate and unwavering supporter of the association’s strategic efforts to drive the fragrance industry forward. Introduced in 2018, the annual Rising Leader Award acknowledges emerging industry professionals who have shown a commitment to Fragrance Creators and the fragrance industry at-large.

Carey is an active member of Fragrance Creators’ Government & Legislative Affairs Executive Committee (GLAEC) and the Regulatory Science Executive Committee (RSEC). He takes his involvement with each committee further by joining task forces and ad hoc working groups, sharing his expertise and understanding of legal text using his keen insights and critical thinking skills. He has made significant contributions to our efforts in key areas, including TSCA implementation; fragrance ingredient communication, e.g., California Cleaning Product Right to Know Act (SB 258); the Congressional Fragrance Caucus; and other priority advocacy issues. He also regularly participates in Fragrance Creators’ strategic advocacy events, including federal and state lobby days and Capitol Hill perfumery events, where he effectively communicates with legislators and staff about fragrance safety, regulatory questions, and potential impacts on fragrance businesses.

“I’m proud of John and his contributions on behalf of our industry,” said Robert Weinstein, Ph.D., CEO of Robertet USA and Chairman of Fragrance Creators’ Board of Directors. “His efforts have helped to further our mission to serve as the voice of the fragrance industry.”

“John understands the need of communicating the importance of promoting safety while also conveying the importance and benefits of fragrance in our everyday lives,” said Farah K. Ahmed, President & CEO of Fragrance Creators. “This is a critical piece of our approach to advocacy, education, and elevating everyone’s appreciation of fragrance’s ability to enhance lives.”

Carey joined Firmenich in 2015 as a Regulatory Affairs Manager. Prior to that, he was a Products Liability Litigator at a large law firm. He is a graduate of Villanova University and Notre Dame Law School and also spent a year at London School of Economics and Political Science. Between college and law school, he worked as a ski instructor in Telluride, Colorado.

In recognizing Carey, the association will also make a $2,000 donation to the charity of his choice.

On behalf of its membership, Fragrance Creators applauds John Carey for his efforts and dedication to promoting and protecting fragrance.

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Fragrance Creators Association is the principal trade association representing the U.S. fragrance industry. The organization’s member companies create and manufacture fragrances and scents for home care, personal care, home design, fine fragrance, and industrial and institutional products. Fragrance Creators also represents companies that market finished products containing fragrance as well as those that supply fragrance ingredients, including natural extracts and other raw materials that are used in perfumery and fragrance mixtures. Fragrance Creators producesFragrance Notes, the quarterly publication of record for the fragrance industry, available in print and online at fragrancenotes.org. Learn more about Fragrance Creators at fragrancecreators.org.

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