Miguel Peña, vice president, aroma chemicals, BASF SE, has been appointed to the RIFM (Research Institute for Fragrance Materials) board of directors. Miguel Peña heads BASF’s global business for aroma chemicals which is part of the company’s nutrition and health division.
With its Citral Value Chain, BASF is one of the leading producers and suppliers of aroma chemicals, such as geraniol, citronellol and linalool. “I am honoured to serve on RIFM’s board. The work RIFM does is essential to ensure the safe and sustainable use of ingredients in the flavour and fragrance industry”, Peña said.