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Richard acquired Prolitec in 2005 and has led its transformation from an early-stage French R&D firm into the world's leading ambient scenting platform. Under his leadership, Prolitec has grown to more than 300,000 installed locations in 95 countries, and is trusted by the world's most high profile brands. Richard brings more than five decades of entrepreneurial and executive experience to Prolitec. He co-founded Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) in 1996, raising more than $1 billion in its 1998 IPO to build one of America's largest radio broadcasting companies. He has founded and co-founded six companies in media and technology, three of which reached public markets and three of which were sold privately. He began his career in public service as Chief of Staff to the Governor of Wisconsin.

Matt oversees Prolitec's global operations, including engineering, supply chain, information technology, and quality assurance. A mechanical engineer with prior experience at Motorola Mobility, Matt has been with Prolitec for 13 years and is the operational backbone of the company's ability to deliver consistent, high-quality scenting services across 300,000 locations worldwide. His team maintains and advances the most technically sophisticated scent distribution platform in the industry, built to the strictest regulatory and quality standards in 95 countries.

Roger leads strategic account development for Prolitec's major commercial clients in the United States. He brings more than 35 years of senior marketing and business development experience, including 17 years as SVP Marketing at The Sharper Image where he oversaw a $100M+ advertising budget and held P&L responsibility for wholesale and corporate B2B divisions. Roger has been with Prolitec for nearly 20 years and has built an extensive network of relationships with major US brands.

Olivier leads Prolitec's global commercial revenue operations, overseeing the company's network of 255 Certified Service Providers across 95 countries as well as direct business development worldwide. Based in Brussels, he has been with Prolitec for more than 20 years and has been central to building the company's international presence from its earliest days. Olivier combines deep commercial expertise with an exceptional network of global brand and hospitality relationships, making him the driving force behind Prolitec's position as the partner of choice for the world's most high profile brands.

Lindsey leads the Aera for Home consumer brand, overseeing marketing, sales, and brand development for Prolitec's premium smart home fragrance platform. A Yale graduate and experienced consumer brand operator, Lindsey was an early team member at TOMS Shoes where she spent nearly a decade building the brand's eyewear category and global retail operations. She subsequently held senior roles at Omaze and Madefor before joining Prolitec to lead the Aera brand. Based in Los Angeles, Lindsey brings a deep understanding of purpose-driven consumer brands, digital marketing, and premium retail to the Aera business.

Jeanne shapes People Strategy and aligns HR and talent initiatives with the company's long-term goals. She drives organizational growth, fosters leadership development, and nurtures a sustainable workplace culture.

Nathan leads engineering across Prolitec’s product portfolio, overseeing new product development, continuous product improvement, and regulatory compliance for markets worldwide. Since joining Prolitec in 2009, he has helped advance the company’s scenting technologies from its early product generations to today’s global commercial and consumer portfolio. He brings deep technical and institutional expertise to the engineering organization.

Alison brings more than a decade of expertise in digital marketing and advertising strategy. As the leader of Prolitec’s talented global marketing team, she drives strategic initiatives that enhance customer engagement worldwide.

With over 20 years of customer-facing Field service experience, John leads our national team of Field Service Engineers, ensuring the highest level of service and technical proficiency, while providing each individual customer with a unique solution and a "Perfectly Scented Environment.”

John supports customers and CSPs around the world with system design, technical consultation, training, and complex project implementation. Since joining Prolitec in 2013, he has played a key role in some of the company's most challenging installations. Before joining Prolitec, John founded and operated a successful commercial audiovisual integration company, which he later sold to DMX Music (now MOOD Media). During that time, he designed and implemented bespoke audio systems for luxury retailers including Gucci, Theory, and Tom Ford. John is known for his collaborative approach and ability to translate complex technical challenges into effective real-world solutions.