The Team
LINDA KEY-JACKSON, CEO
An operationally focused Business Executive with more than 35 years’ experience in the Beauty industry. Having worked for 12 years with Procter & Gamble, Linda moved to Coty Prestige in 2002 as Sales Director driving it to the N01 fragrance house in the UK.
Linda set up her own consultancy company Linda Key Connections, helping both developed and emerging brands reach their potential.
Linda Key Connections also became the managing agent of The Fragrance Foundation and went on to became its CEO in 2013. Linda now employs 4 team members to support the activities of the foundation as its membership has grown from 65 companies to 140 and its events from just 6 to 24 including The Jasmine Awards and the Fragrance Foundation Awards ‘The Oscars of the fragrance industry’ attended by 600 guests.
Why are you involved with The Fragrance Foundation UK?
The Fragrance Foundation UK has become a passion of mine, do be able to represent and promote this wonderful industry in an un-bias and inclusive way is such an honour.
Why do you love fragrance?
Fragrance for me is all about feeling alive, from the moment you wear it, you feel uplifted and ready to begin your day.
What is your Scent Memory?
My Scent Memory is of Chanel N05, whilst I adore many fragrances this fragrance has been part of my life for so many years, the Aldehydes in it make it sparkle and shimmer and that’s how I feel when I wear it.
JESSIE ROSENBERG, MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Jessie Rosenberg is the marketing and social media manager at The Fragrance Foundation UK. For just under two years, Jessie has explored and developed a strategy to enhance education and resources for the fragrance industry. Both online and in person Jessie has been tasked with highlighting the fantastic opportunities in the fragrance industry, through managing National Fragrance Week, assisting with The Fragrance Foundation UK Awards, and creating enticing and engaging content on social channels.
Why are you involved with The Fragrance Foundation UK?
To spread and share love for fragrance! Being able to advocate for opportunities and careers while enhancing the image of the sector is extremely gratifying. Being part of a company that encourages and supports talent is a company that I want to be a part of, and The Fragrance Foundation UK sets the standard!
Why do you love fragrance?
The power of fragrance is one that I continue to explore and grow to love. It is a completely personal thing whether connecting us to a memory, a place, a time, or impacting our wellbeing. Fragrance is a powerful tool and being able to explore this sense is an incredible journey.
What is your Scent Memory?
During the Autumn and Winter months the smell of damp leaves mixed with smoke from rain-sodden bonfires transports me to my family home. I want to wrap myself up in that scent!
MAGDALENA GIACOMELLI, MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA ASSISTANT
What do you enjoy most about your job?
Having the privilege of assisting The Fragrance Foundation UK in enforcing a network of developers, brands, perfumers, and regular consumers and fragrance passionates is a delicate but highly gratifying challenge! Sharing resources with consumers and future generations of fragrant professionals is also particularly rewarding, especially when I receive feedback on how my work and knowledge offer introductory access to various aspirants who want to join the perfumery world!
What is your favourite Scent Memory?
The saltiness of Southern Tuscan seawater, clashing with the breezy air perfumed of maritime pine trees and lavender from my childhood holidays ... I used to visit the Italian region with my parents to study the local Etruscan sites but as a child, I would always end up paying more attention to the scented air and smell-scapes surrounding the beautiful Maremma area rather than to the excavations!
Your favourite fragrance?
A leathery incense masterpiece- Bohemian Woods, by Mathieu Nardin for Atelier Oblique.
GEORGIE HARRIS, PROJECT & EVENTS COORDINATOR
Why are you involved with The Fragrance Foundation UK?
I was lucky enough to be given this amazing opportunity to work within events and education which are my passion. Carrying this out within The Fragrance Foundation UK allows me to be able to make a difference within the industry, making me feel incredibly lucky and they are just an amazing team and industry to work for.
Why do you love fragrance?
Fragrance has always been a passion of mine ever since I was little, a girl can never have too many perfumes! I love the different scents and how fragrance makes you feel on a day-to-day basis it’s both uplifting and refreshing.
What is your Scent Memory?
My favourite scent memory is Mon Paris by YSL because it reminds me of travelling to new destinations and the excitement and new smells that you encounter on your arrival.