Published on June 19, 2024.
During its annual General Assembly, A.I.S.E., the voice of the detergents and maintenance products industry in Europe, confirmed the appointment of Florian Vernay, Unilever Vice-President Corporate Affairs, Communications and Sustainability, as its new President for 2024-2026. For the period from today until June 2026, Florian will be joined at the helm of the association by Vice-Presidents Nadia Viva (P&G) and Virginie d’Enfert (FHER), Arndt Scheidgen (Henkel) as Treasurer and recently appointed A.I.S.E. Director General Alexis Van Maercke.
A lawyer and political scientist by training, Florian has nearly two decades of experience in European and global roles across communications, governmental relations and sustainability strategy. Florian is a long-standing member of Unilever Home Care executive team and is passionate about driving growth through ever more sustainable innovations.
“I am honoured to take over this role from Nadia and thank her for her enormous drive and tenacity during a turbulent four years for the industry in Europe. Together with the Board, the strength of our membership and Alexis Van Maercke’s hard working team, I know we are in a good position to continue contributing to the legislative revisions that are underway. This industry is essential to Europe and a substantial contributor to the economy. The latest market data confirms this, with an annual value of €45,5 billion (€36,3 billion from household care sector, and €9,2 billion from the professional cleaning and hygiene sector). A.I.S.E. will continue to strive for a truly Single Market for our industry that enhances industry innovation and growth.“
Florian succeeds Nadia Viva who held the post for two terms from 2020 and who was today appointed Vice-President to ensure continuity. Reflecting on her four-year mandate as President, Nadia shared some thoughts at today’s handover: “It has been a privilege to be A.I.S.E.’s President. This is an amazing association representing an industry that has important benefits for our modern convenient society. We have faced unprecedented challenges during my term, but thanks to the strength of the network and the commitment of 70 years of cooperation, A.I.S.E. remains a trusted voice for our stakeholders. I look forward to further contributing to A.I.S.E. as Vice-President”.
In line with the change in presidency, the composition of the A.I.S.E. Board has been adapted (view A.I.S.E. Board members).
A.I.S.E. network welcomes six new member companies
The General Assembly also approved today the membership of six new member companies, bringing the total membership of A.I.S.E. to 29 national associations, 19 corporate members, and 23 associate members.
New associate members:
- Nippon Shokubai represented by Mr. Franky De Wilde
- Syensqo (ex Solvay) represented by Mr. James Wilson
- Milliken represented by Mr. Dirk Vanhee
- Kandelium Care represented by Mr. Joel Geny
- ICL represented by Ms. Julia Dempe
New corresponding corporate member:
- Beyaz Kagit represented by Ms. Tugba Baycan
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