Deborah Wright

Deborah Wright has extensive experience in the fragrance industry, with a focus on strategy, business development, and creative leadership. Deborah is currently working at Bell Flavors & Fragrances as the Senior Vice President, Creative & Commercial General Manager, a role they have held since March 2022. Prior to that, they were the VP, Fragrance Creative Center at Bell Flavors & Fragrances starting in June 2018.

Before joining Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Deborah worked at CURION from February 2013 to April 2018 as the VP, Fragrance Innovation. In this role, they drove strategy and business development for qPOD Portable Olfactive Devices, a disruptive mobile fragrance-aroma evaluation technology. Deborah also managed the integration of this technology into client and university sensory processes and worked on expanding Curion's sensory and consumer product testing footprint.

From 2009 to 2012, Deborah held the position of VP, Global Applied Research at International Flavors & Fragrances. During this time, they were also part of the Sustainability Leadership Team from May 2009 to October 2011. Earlier in their career at International Flavors & Fragrances, Deborah served as the VP, Global Account Director for the Colgate-Palmolive Business Unit from 2004 to 2009. Deborah was responsible for repairing and developing the global B2B partnership, managing a team of sales and marketing executives, and overseeing the business unit's budgets. Prior to that, they co-managed Perfumery and Fragrance Development artists worldwide and directed the New Jersey Corporate Creative Center.

Deborah's experience at International Flavors & Fragrances also includes roles as the VP Global Business Development Personal Wash from 2001 to 2002, VP Global Coordinator for Colgate-Palmolive Fabric Care from 1997 to 2000, and Global Beauty Care Account Executive for Procter & Gamble from 1992 to 1996.

Overall, Deborah Wright has a demonstrated track record of leadership, innovation, and strategic development in the fragrance industry.

Deborah Wright has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Denison University. Additionally, they attended Salzburg College in Austria, although no specific degree or field of study information was provided for this period.