Roger Howell Named President of the American Society of Perfumers

New Board Members Announced as ASP Looks Ahead to World Perfumery Congress 2026 in Monterey, California.

May 16, 2025 — New Jersey, USA — The American Society of Perfumers (ASP) is proud to announce the appointment of Roger Howell as its new President, ushering in a new chapter of leadership and innovation for the organization. With over three decades of experience in fragrance creation, Howell brings both creative excellence and a collaborative spirit to the Society’s mission of supporting and celebrating the art and science of perfumery in the United States.

“I’m honored to serve as President of the American Society of Perfumers at such a pivotal time for our industry,” said Howell. “Our community is more vibrant and diverse than ever, and I look forward to continuing ASP’s work in mentorship, education, and advocacy while helping to shape the future of perfumery.”

Joining Howell are the members of the newly announced ASP Board Members, who will serve for the 2025–2027 term:

Co-Vice Presidents

• Paula Kundu (Senior Perfumer, International Aromatics)

• Delphine Perdon Rupnow (Perfumer, Bell Flavors and Fragrances) 

Chairman

• James Krivda (Senior Perfumer, Robertet)

Secretary

• Lionel Nesbitt (Senior Perfumer, Berjé)

Treasurer

• John Gamba (Senior Perfumer, Givaudan)

Directors

• Susan Arslander (Vice President, Senior Technical Perfumer, Symrise)

• Arielle Le Beau (Perfumer, Robertet)

• Darryl Do (Perfumer, Delbia Do)

• Michelle Bruckmann (Perfumer, Berjé)

Administration

• James Fassold (Financial Administrator/Controller)

• Shari Brennan (Sales Manager, Agilex)

Alternate Director 

• Tim George (Perfumer/Key Account Sales Executive, Alpha Aromatics)

The American Society of Perfumers recently announced that the upcoming World Perfumery Congress (WPC) 2026 will take place in Monterey, California, from June 23-25, 2026. WPC is the premier global event for fragrance professionals, bringing together perfumers, industry leaders, suppliers, and visionaries to explore trends, innovations, and challenges shaping the future of scent.

“WPC 2026 in Monterey will offer a fresh and inspiring backdrop for our global community,” Howell added. “We are planning a world-class program that honors tradition while embracing new voices, technologies, and innovation in fragrance.”

Further details about the WPC 2026 agenda, speakers, and registration will be announced in the coming months. A WPC website is forthcoming. To join the mailing list for WPC 2026 updates, visit https://www.asperfumers.org/contact and follow World Perfumery Congress 2026 on LinkedIn.

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About the American Society of PerfumersThe American Society of Perfumers (https://www.asperfumers.org/) is a premier organization dedicated to fostering excellence, creativity, and education within the fragrance industry. Through its events and initiatives, ASP supports perfumers in their professional growth and advances the art and science of fragrance creation.