Expert Details
Essential Oils, Flavour (Flavor) and Fragrance Materials
ID: 732748
United Kingdom
He has given various papers on the subject and visited over 30 citrus plants throughout the world. He served on the board of the British Essential oil Association from 1998 to 2012. He served on the board of IFEAT (International Federation of Essential Oils and Aroma Trades) as Chairman & President.
Expert is a visionary entrepreneur with key skills in strategic thinking, business development, relationship-building, operations, logistics, management, financial planning, and consulting.
He has a keen understanding of the novel essential oils market.
As a consultant, he can review client purchases to better optimize cost reduction.
He can assist in locating a new source of an aromatic or cosmetic ingredient.
Expert can also help clients locate distillation plant (still) designed to produce a specific essential oil or find a consultant flavorist or perfumer.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2013 | Degree: Post graduate study | Subject: Anthropology | Institution: SOAS |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2012 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Owner | Department: Management |
Responsibilities:Expert undertakes consulting for the Flavour (Flavor) and Fragrance industry. Clients are spread over the globe and have sales between $5MM and $1B worldwide. He is well-networked with business consultants. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1976 to 2012 | Employer: Treatt PLC | Title: CEO | Department: Management |
Responsibilities:Expert assumed overall responsibility for the company operating in Kenya, USA and the EU sourcing essential oils in over 40 countries and exporting to over 60 countries. Sales exceeded £75 million and included the supply of ingredients to the flavour (flavor), fragrance and cosmetic sectors. |
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International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
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| Years: 2009 to 2010 | Country / Region: Sub Saharan Africa | Summary: Expert drove to Cape Town South Africa from the UK over 6 months. |
| Years: 2009 to 2010 | Country / Region: Global | Summary: he has visited over 70 countries of the world on aromatic business |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| IFEAT (International Federation of Essential Oils and Aroma Trades) Chairman & President British Essential Oil Association ( BEOA)Chairman and Board member UK Flavour Association Executive Committee member and UK representative on EFFA |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Richard Littlejohn Memorial Lecture Medal British Society of Flavourists "Rising Africa" Presenter Women in Flavor and Fragrance Commerce WFFC Fall Seminar USA |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| He has written various papers published in Perfumer and Flavourist magazine. |
Additional Experience
| Training / Seminars |
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| Expert annually provides a class regarding essential oils at Nottingham University to Food Science graduates. He also delivered lectures on essential oils and their origins and usage at a global company's training seminars. |
| Vendor Selection |
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| Sourcing of essential oils has been a key part of Expert's role. He is also well versed in ensuring that vendors understood the responsibilities and needs of their clients. |
| Marketing Experience |
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| Expert developed a global company's export trade from 15 countries to 50+ and established profitable manufacturing companies in the USA and Kenya. He also appointed numerous sales agents globally. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
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| French | Somewhat proficient |