Michael White Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

Murcia, Región De Murcia, Spain

Responsible for Applications and Technology Development globally at Iberchem SA. Development of new fragrance technologies, internally and with external partners.

Alcantarilla, Murcia, Spain

Responsible for New Technologies Department and Fragrance Applications at Iberchem SA. Key responsibilities include:• Development of new fragrance related technologies across all categories (Home, Fabric, Personal Care and Fine Fragrance) for Iberchem.• Development of new and innovative patented fragrance related technologies – including encapsulation systems and controlled release of fragrance, malodour neutralising technologies, development of neuroscience programme and other… Show more Responsible for New Technologies Department and Fragrance Applications at Iberchem SA. Key responsibilities include:• Development of new fragrance related technologies across all categories (Home, Fabric, Personal Care and Fine Fragrance) for Iberchem.• Development of new and innovative patented fragrance related technologies – including encapsulation systems and controlled release of fragrance, malodour neutralising technologies, development of neuroscience programme and other technologies for improving perfume performance and secondary fragrance properties.• Coordination and management of third party technologies and partnerships. • Identifying new fragrance technologies based on our anticipated future company and client needs.• Managing applications including base development, stability, compatibility and performance testing of fragrances/ingredients• Expert technical support for clients including formulation/processing assistance and troubleshooting. Show less

• Responsible for technical aspects of Drom Fragrance Technical Department including Home, Fabric, Personal Care and Fine Fragrance.• Global coordination of all Fragrance Applications and Product Development activities for Drom.• Working closely with Sales and Marketing teams to develop new technologies, products and ideas for fragrance applications.• Development of fragrance related technologies – for example, encapsulation systems, malodour management technologies, air care… Show more • Responsible for technical aspects of Drom Fragrance Technical Department including Home, Fabric, Personal Care and Fine Fragrance.• Global coordination of all Fragrance Applications and Product Development activities for Drom.• Working closely with Sales and Marketing teams to develop new technologies, products and ideas for fragrance applications.• Development of fragrance related technologies – for example, encapsulation systems, malodour management technologies, air care technologies.• Managing a team of formulation and applications scientists.• Responsible for managing and maintaining department budgets.• Implementing cost savings strategies where applicable. • Coordination and management of third party technologies. • Responsible for managing fragrance ingredient and product stability testing, analytical stability testing/applied analytical support using GC-MS and coordination of support tests for perfumery department.• Responsible for programmes relating to investigations into stability, compatibility and performance of fragrance ingredients in a wide range of consumer products across all product categories• Development of new concept formulations for customer specific projects – cosmetics, toiletry, household and fine fragrance. Show less

• Coordinating Fabric Care applications activities• Working closely with Sales and Marketing teams to develop applications strategy for perfume development for Fabric Care• Coordinating Fabric Care Applications activities with R&D objectives and goals• Feedback of customer requirements to the business and link with R&D programmes (fragrance delivery systems)• Communicating activities of Fabric Care Applications group to other disciplines: perfumery staff, evaluators, sales… Show more • Coordinating Fabric Care applications activities• Working closely with Sales and Marketing teams to develop applications strategy for perfume development for Fabric Care• Coordinating Fabric Care Applications activities with R&D objectives and goals• Feedback of customer requirements to the business and link with R&D programmes (fragrance delivery systems)• Communicating activities of Fabric Care Applications group to other disciplines: perfumery staff, evaluators, sales, marketing and customers.• Technical contact for key global customers relating to Fabric Care developments• Manage key global fabric care projects and innovations projects for top clients.• Managing investigations into stability, compatibility and performance of fragrance ingredients in a wide range of consumer products (Fabric and Household Products)• Providing technical support to perfumers including perfume ingredient stability/performance• Optimising technical performance of perfumes for Household/Laundry Care products.• Application of Research Technologies for major customers (fragrance delivery systems)• Technical presentations of Fragrance Technologies to major customers• Effective communication with multidiscipline teams - providing technical support and information to perfumers, evaluators, sales staff and customers.• Coordination of Applications projects with University and independent research organisations• Coordination of joint technology development projects with major customers Show less

• Development of new formulations from product concept stage to full scale production• Profit improvement exercises to improve profitability of formulations• Developed novel thickening systems for hypochlorite bleach formulations• Developed and patented stabilising systems for alkaline hydrogen peroxide thickened bleach• Working in multidiscipline teams (development marketing, purchasing, manufacturing) on product development programmes