Meet the Study Tour Committee:
Mr John Nechupadom
Chair of the Study Tour Committee
India
Mr Alan Brown
Vice-Chair of the Study Tour Committee
USA
Ms Catherine Crowley
Committee Member
South Africa
Mr Sergio Davalos
Committee Member
Argentina
Ms Zahra Osman Guelle
Committee Member
Somalia
Aims:
To research and recommend locations for Study Tours
To approve the budget, the programme and recommend changes for Study Tours and report these to the Executive Committee for overall approval
To inform and educate Members by gaining deeper technical knowledge from technical experts and receiving peer to peer learning through product discussions
Executive Committee Chair is responsible to sign any contracts relating to Study Tours
Goals:
To expand Members’ knowledge
To provide the setting for Members to gain an intimate knowledge of the farming and production of essential oils and aromatic chemicals in different countries/regions
To create extended opportunities for Members to gain greater insights into ingredient production and processing while being able to network with other participants from other companies and countries