Takasago Hires Senior Perfumer Ben Fundaro

Sep 9th, 2021

Kira Haslett

Takasago Intl Corp USA

Ben Fundaro, senior perfumer, fragrance division, Takasago.

Ben Fundaro, senior perfumer, fragrance division, Takasago.

Takasago has announced the hire of Ben Fundaro as senior perfumer of the fragrance division, based in the Rockleigh, New Jersey office.

Related: Takasago Hires Senior Perfumer Michelle DeFina

According to a LinkedIn announcement by Takasago, Fundaro started in the fragrance industry at a young age, following in the footsteps of his perfumer father, Frank Fundaro.

Fundaro brings technical experience and creative knowledge to Takasago, taking inspiration from moments throughout his life.

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