Ophelia Meldener

Ophelia Meldener is a seasoned professional in the fragrance and cosmetic industry, currently serving as the Director of Business Strategy Innovations for Air Care at dsm-firmenich since June 2024. Prior to this role, Ophelia held various positions at Agilex Fragrances, culminating in the position of Director of Sales & Innovation from January 2020 to August 2024. Ophelia's extensive experience at Pacific Trade International-Chesapeake Bay Candle includes roles such as Creative Director and various positions in Fragrance and Marketing Communications from June 2011 to December 2019. Earlier career experiences include working as a Laboratory Technician at Givaudan and as a Project Manager at IFF. Ophelia's academic background includes an M.S. in Cosmetic Science from Fairleigh Dickinson University, an MBA in Business Management from Università degli Studi di Padova, a Master in Fragrance & Cosmetic from ISIPCA, and a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from Université de la Méditerranée.