Fragrance Creators Association Adds Two Board Members, Announces 2026 Board

Jan 21st, 2026

Fragrance Creators Association is the trade association representing fragrance manufacturing in North America.

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On January 20, 2026, The Fragrance Creators Association (FCA) announced the appointment of Alexandra Gerber, senior vice president and assistant general counsel of global operations, marketing and regulatory at Revlon, and Grace Alloca, vice president of international sales at Citrus and Allied Essences, to its board of directors.

FCA has designated 2026 as its “Year of Activation.” According to the association’s press release, FCA will focus on protecting global supply chains, advancing science-based policy, accelerating access to next-generation fragrance materials and promoting worker and consumer wellbeing.

Gerber has spent nearly two decades at Revlon and has extensive knowledge in strategic risk management, regulatory affairs, corporate governance and global commercial operations. Alloca has worked for more than 30 years in commercial leadership at C&A where she oversees international sales and contributes insight into global ingredient markets and supply chains.

“FCA’s culture is rooted in consensus-building, enabling faster, smarter action for the industry,” said president and chief executive officer Farah Ahmed. “As public affairs has become a clear business imperative, Alex and Grace bring valuable expertise that will help responsibly shape the future of the fragrance ecosystem.”

Cynthia Reichard, president of Arylessence and chair of the FCA board, added, “As we enter our ‘Year of Activation,’ I am proud to lead a board that is prepared to act with unity, urgency and purpose.”