Luciana Castro Joins Fragrance Creators Board of Directors

ARLINGTON, VA—The Fragrance Creators Association Board of Directors has confirmed Luciana Castro, Senior Vice President of Global Product Safety and Regulatory Affairs at Firmenich, as its newest Director.

Castro has 27 years of international experience in the flavors and fragrance industry. In Brazil, she held leadership positions in application, creation, regulatory, and quality at Danisco, Haarmann & Reimer (today Symrise), and Firmenich. In 2012, she was transferred to Firmenich Mexico to take the position of General Manager in the local affiliate. Three years later, she was invited to move to the U.S. as Senior Vice President of Global Regulatory Services. She earned an Engineering Degree in Food Technology and Processing, an MBA, and a Master’s Degree in Quality and Productivity.

Prior to her Board assignment, Castro served on Fragrance Creators’ Regulatory Science Executive Committee, of which she became Chair in 2019.

“I am thrilled to bring my perspectives to the Fragrance Creators Board," said Castro. "I am eager to support the association as it advances our mission to promote fragrance and our industry.”

"Luciana’s thoughtful approach and ability to support consensus building will be valuable addition to the Board," said Farah K. Ahmed, President & CEO of Fragrance Creators. "I'm confident she will be an engaged and productive member of our forward-thinking association."

"Luciana brings a wealth of knowledge and diversity of perspective that will serve to enhance our important work," said Robert Weinstein, PhD, President & CEO, of Robertet USA, and Chairman of Fragrance Creators' Board of Directors.

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Fragrance Creators Association is the principal trade association representing the 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 produces Fragrance 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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