CPL Aromas Appoints Chemists Magnall, Rees to Strengthen R&D Team

CPL Aromas has strengthened its global research and development team with the appointment of two new development chemists, which is in line with the company’s commitment to improve and develop the R&D function within the organization.

Genna Magnall has been named senior household care chemist and will be based in CPL’s Brixworth site. Magnall has worked as a development specialist for Robert McBride Ltd., a British-based manufacturer of household and personal care products. She acted as the group technical contact for a wide range of FMCG products and European group portfolios.

David Rees has been named encapsulation chemist and will drive the development of CPL’s Aromacore patent-protected fragrance encapsulation platform. Rees will be based at the UK Brixworth site. With six years of experience from ISP Microcaps (now part of Ashland Specialty Ingredients), he has an extensive knowledge on encapsulation of flavors and fragrances, has managed academic collaborations and led encapsulation technology innovation projects targeting oral care and household applications.