Christopher Perkins

Christopher Perkins is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the flavor and fragrance industry. Currently serving as Senior Vice President of Taste, Texture and Health at dsm-firmenich since May 2023, Perkins has been a key figure at Firmenich since 1995. Roles at Firmenich have included President North America and Senior Vice President of Taste & Beyond North America, in addition to various leadership positions overseeing flavors, customer care, and strategic accounts across North America and EMEA. Perkins has also been a Board Member of Firmenich, Inc. since 2008 and a member of the Global Executive Team. Prior to a successful career at Firmenich, Perkins worked at Pfizer as a Territory Manager and at Nabisco in product development. Perkins holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science from Penn State University.