Fragrance Creators Association Names New Vice President & General Counsel

Fragrance Creators Association has appointed Sarah Erickson André as its new Vice President & General Counsel, a move that underscores the organization's commitment to enhancing its legal, governance, and risk management strategies. André, who previously held the role of Vice President, Government Affairs & General Counsel, will now focus on integrating legal insights into the association's core operations, ensuring that policy and advocacy efforts are supported by robust legal frameworks.

André's appointment comes at a time when the fragrance industry is facing increasingly complex legal, regulatory, and reputational challenges. With André's extensive experience, the association aims to navigate these challenges more effectively, ensuring that its advocacy efforts are well-grounded in legal principles. André will work closely with the Legal & Risk Advisory Board (LRAB), a group of senior in-house counsel from member companies, to anticipate and manage risks, support responsible innovation, and provide a strong legal foundation for the association's advocacy.

Sarah Erickson André brings over two decades of legal and regulatory experience to the role. She has advised corporations, universities, cultural institutions, and foreign sovereigns on high-stakes matters and served as full-time faculty at the UCLA School of Law. André's background in legal and regulatory affairs, combined with her experience in corporate governance, makes her well-suited to lead the association's legal and risk management initiatives.

Farah K. Ahmed, President & CEO of Fragrance Creators Association, emphasized the importance of this appointment. "Breaking through entrenched regulatory and policy roadblocks increasingly calls for legal tools and insights, applied with rigor and care. Sarah is an exceptional lawyer and a trusted counselor to me and to our members. Her leadership will sharpen our advocacy and deepen our industry's resilience."

André's leadership will be instrumental in ensuring that FCA's work is not only legally sound but also strategically aligned with the industry's needs. The association's track record of breaking through longstanding industry hurdles, often requiring deep legal insight, positions André well to lead the organization into the future. With her expertise, FCA aims to strengthen its industry-wide risk management and continue its role as a frontrunner in the fragrance industry.

Fragrance Creators Association, representing the fragrance industry and its related interests, has a diverse membership, including large, medium, and small-sized companies that create, manufacture, and use fragrances and scents for various applications. The association's work is crucial in shaping the regulatory landscape and advocating for the interests of its members. With André's appointment, the organization is poised to navigate the complex legal and regulatory environment more effectively, ensuring that its advocacy efforts are robust and well-informed.