09.25.18
DSM’s Personal Care & Aroma Ingredients business unit: appointed Stephen D. Wood as regional head of North America for Personal Care & Aroma Ingredients. He will oversee the strategic development and execution of DSM Personal Care & Aroma Ingredients’ activities in North America, helping the business to achieve further success within the region.
In his new role, Wood succeeds Parand Salmassinia, who was appointed global vice president of commercial management and key accounts earlier in 2018. He will report to Gareth Barker, president of DSM Personal Care & Aroma Ingredients, and will be based in DSM’s North American headquarters in Parsippany, NJ.
Wood is joining DSM from Lonza, where he has held various roles since 2008. His most recent as associate director of sales saw him responsible for delivering high growth sales in the Hygiene & Preservation segment. Prior to this, he held various marketing, commercial, and management positions at BASF and Honeywell as well.
In his new role, Wood succeeds Parand Salmassinia, who was appointed global vice president of commercial management and key accounts earlier in 2018. He will report to Gareth Barker, president of DSM Personal Care & Aroma Ingredients, and will be based in DSM’s North American headquarters in Parsippany, NJ.
Wood is joining DSM from Lonza, where he has held various roles since 2008. His most recent as associate director of sales saw him responsible for delivering high growth sales in the Hygiene & Preservation segment. Prior to this, he held various marketing, commercial, and management positions at BASF and Honeywell as well.