Firmenich promotes Ilaria Resta to head Perfumery & Ingredients unit

Swiss fragrance and taste company Firmenich has appointed a new leadership for its integrated Perfumery & Ingredients division.

Ilaria Resta (pictured), who previously led the company’s perfumery division, and joined the business in 2020, takes over as president.

Amaury Roquette will take the role of senior vice president for ingredients, taking over from Boet Brinkgreve.

“It also gives me great pleasure to welcome Ilaria and Amaury to their respective new roles within the organization,” said Firmenich CEO Gilbert Ghostine.

“Ilaria has successfully led the transformation of our perfumery business since she joined three years ago and has been pioneering a wide array of innovations to lead perfumery into new markets while driving winning performance with our customers,” he added.

“Together with Amaury, who has an unparalleled understanding of both Perfumery and our Ingredients business, while embracing our group values for over a decade, they will take the business to new heights.”

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