About

An experienced executive and former owner of Wessel Fragrances, Ken Wessel of Florida has been active in philanthropy as well as in business. In the nonprofit realm, he has been a longtime supporter of organizations dedicated to improving the overall quality of life in their communities. These include the Hospice Care Network, Child Abuse Prevention Services, Family and Children’s Association, and Spectrum for Living. Based in Vero Beach, Florida, Ken Wessel has also served on the boards of some of the organizations he has supported.

In the fragrance industry, Mr. Wessel served on the boards of several professional organizations for more than 30 years, such as the Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association and the Personal Care Products Council. He was president of the Fragrance Materials Association and vice chair of the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials. Alongside his active involvement in these organizations, Mr. Wessel spent more than 50 years in the fragrance industry at such companies as deLaire, Inc., and Procter & Gamble. He founded Wessel Fragrances in 1988 and sold it in 2008 to Takasago International Corporation, a fragrance and flavors producer based in Japan.