New Hires at Takasago

Takasago Americas added a few experienced flavor professionals to their staff. John Zanone was appointed as senior flavorist, oral care flavors. He began his career at Noville as an analytical chemist, advancing from perfumer to director, R&D to senior flavorist, oral care, during his 31 year association with the company.

Slavica Pesic-Klajn was named senior beverage technologist. Her work at Signature Design Spirits focused on the development of customized spirits. She held other previous positions at Flavormatic Industries, where she was manager for flavor application; as well as Unilever and NAVIP where she was involved in research & development and product development.

Michael J. Paul is the new senior marketing coordinator, a recently created position. His responsibilities include assisting them with public relations, media and advertising and sponsorships of special events and trade shows.

Shweta Kumari joined Takasago as flavor sensory analyst. Before joining the company, she was a research assistant at Mississippi State University.