IFF Names Dennis Maroney Master Perfumer

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IFF has appointed Dennis Maroney as Master Perfumer, recognizing his 32-year career and significant contributions to the global perfumery industry. Maroney, IFF's ninth Master Perfumer, is acknowledged for his exceptional leadership and influence. Ceo Frank Clyburn highlighted Maroney's unique ability to merge science and creativity, creating iconic fragrances across beauty and home care products. His background includes roles at Kato and IFF’s predecessor. Maroney has won multiple Perfumer Choice Awards and served in leadership roles in industry organizations, further underscoring his impact in perfumery.

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• Dennis Maroney appointed as Master Perfumer, acknowledging his 32 years of experience.
• Recognized for leadership in creating iconic fragrances in beauty and home care.
• Five-time winner of the American Society of Perfumers' Perfumer Choice Awards.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- IFF (NYSE: IFF) has named Dennis Maroney Master Perfumer, an honor recognizing his career achievements, entrepreneurial contributions and record of commercial excellence in the global perfumery industry. Maroney is a 32-year industry veteran and IFF’s ninth Master Perfumer, a distinction reserved for those who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and measurable impact in perfumery.

“Dennis has demonstrated a unique ability to bring together science and creativity, with a strong, undefeatable sense of purpose,” said Frank Clyburn, CEO, IFF. “He is a humble leader and an inspiring mentor who has created milestone scent signatures in the beauty and home care world. His unique contributions to the products we use every day in our beauty and home care routines are truly inspiring, and this Master Perfumer recognition is more than deserved.”

Commenting on his Master Perfumer appointment, Maroney said: “Perfumery is about transporting the consumer to a time and place where they are happy. It is about bringing a positive impact to someone’s day with something I have created. It is about making them smile, making their life smell better, and making that experience last long enough that when they come back to real life, the sunshine is still there in the air, vibrant with peace and courage.”

Maroney was born in Elmsford, NY, and as a child, was driven by a desire to solve problems. After earning a bachelor’s of science in Psychology from the University of Connecticut, he joined Kato, a fragrance house, as laboratory assistant, where he was trained in the art of perfumery by senior perfumers. After holding perfumer positions of increasing responsibility, Maroney joined IFF predecessor Bush Boake Allen in 1998. Since then, he has created globally recognized signatures in hair and beauty products, and across home consumer products. Additionally, Maroney is a five-time winner of the American Society of Perfumers “Perfumer Choice Awards,” and served as the organization’s president and chairman of the board between 2010 and 2014.

“Dennis’ innovation-driven mindset, leadership and creativity have helped develop groundbreaking scent solutions with breakthrough technologies, bridging A.I. and scientifically driven wellness research,” said Christophe de Villeplée, president, Scent, IFF. “Over the years, Dennis has created some of the most iconic fragrances and signatures across multiple categories. He has played an instrumental role in mentoring IFF junior perfumers and perfumery students, ensuring the next generation of perfumers have the creative, technical and innovation skills to create novel, memorable fragrances consumers desire.”

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At IFF (NYSE: IFF), an industry leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences and scent, science and creativity meet to create essential solutions for a better world – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. With the beauty of art and the precision of science, we are an international collective of thinkers who partners with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products the world craves. Together, we will do more good for people and planet. Learn more at iff.com, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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FAQ

Who has been appointed as Master Perfumer at IFF?

Dennis Maroney has been appointed as Master Perfumer at IFF.

What is the significance of Dennis Maroney's appointment at IFF?

His appointment acknowledges his 32-year career and exceptional contributions to the global perfumery industry.

How many Master Perfumers has IFF appointed?

IFF has appointed a total of nine Master Perfumers.

What awards has Dennis Maroney received?

Dennis Maroney is a five-time winner of the American Society of Perfumers' Perfumer Choice Awards.

What impact has Dennis Maroney had in the perfumery industry?

He has created globally recognized fragrance signatures and has played a key mentoring role in the industry.