Vienna, November 2025 – European Perfumery Association FEPD: Re-election of President William Koeberlé confirmed – Executive Committee retains proven international line-up. At the most recent Executive Committee meeting of the European Perfumery Association FEPD in Austria, William Köberlé from France was unanimously confirmed in his position as President. The experienced industry expert expressed his gratitude for the trust placed in him and announced that he would continue the successful work with the existing Presidium in its unchanged composition.
FEPD remains internationally strong
The FEPD’s executive committee thus remains internationally strong: in addition to President Koeberlé, Vice-Presidents Hans-Martin Hittaller (Austria), Klaus Kobberger (Germany) and Michelangelo Liuni (Italy) are actively promoting the interests of the European perfumery retail trade. Honorary President Reinhard D. Wolf took on the role of election officer. Secretaries General Jasmin Petiot (France) and Barbara Summerer (Germany) as well as General Delegate Mario Verduci (Italy) complete the team. Elmar Keldenich from Germany is responsible for operational business as Director.
Strategic priorities and areas of work
President Köberlé has defined clear priorities for the new term of office: promoting training and further education in the perfumery segment, stepping up the fight against counterfeits and copies, promoting European cooperation with other countries and intensifying supplier contacts.
The FEPD – the voice of the European perfumery retail trade
The European Perfumery Association (FEPD) is the umbrella organisation for national perfumery retail associations in Europe. Since its foundation in 1960, it has successfully represented the interests of its members at EU level and promoted cross-border exchange and cooperation. Its main areas of work include defending the selective distribution system, combating market discrimination and further developing a European qualifications framework for the industry.
With its proven leadership and clearly defined strategic goals, the FEPD is embarking on another term of office to actively shape the future of European perfumery retail.
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