Our Team

Carlos Ramirez

Carlos Ramirez serves as General Manager and Chief Technology Officer of Qaroma and has 40 years of experience in Research and Development, underpinned by a robust global track record. His skill set encompasses negotiation, strategic planning, research, management, and leadership. With a PhD in Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry and an MBA in Finance, his expertise is finely tuned towards Synthetic Chemistry and Natural Products for Flavors, Fragrances, APIs, Cannabinoids and Specialty Chemicals. His extensive background positions him as a formidable force in the industry, capable of navigating complex chemistry projects which are challenging leading to new innovation.


Chris Cleve

Chris Cleve, as the General Manager of CI Logistics, Chris brings forth a wealth of experience in management and team building spanning over 18 years. With a decade's worth of expertise in logistics management, he has served as a director and consultant in this capacity across diverse industries. His comprehensive background encompasses operational management, warehousing, transloading, dispatch, rail management, and DOT compliance. Chris's multifaceted skill set positions him as a capable leader adept at navigating the complexities of the logistics landscape while driving operational excellence in support of Qaroma Flavors & Fragrance Incorporated


Bobesh Andrews

Dr. Bobesh Andrews is a seasoned professional with over a decade of expertise in organic chemistry research. His proficiency spans small molecule synthesis, API development, scaling up processes, and specialty chemicals synthesis. Having obtained his doctoral degree from Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, India, with a focus on pharmaceutical research, Dr. Andrews brings a solid academic foundation to his practical experience. His contributions to the field have likely been significant, given his extensive knowledge and background in pharmaceutical research and organic chemistry.


Westley Mixon

Westley Mixon is an accomplished IT Manager with a strong background in building, configuring, and administering complex systems, as well as diagnosing and troubleshooting a wide range of client and large-scale distributed systems. With over a decade of experience, he has a proven track record of maintaining and upgrading multi-site environments, implementing security measures, and managing comprehensive technical documentation. Westley holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with a focus on Network Security, and he actively contributes to the tech community by coaching web programming to middle and high school students. His commitment to efficiency, problem-solving, and effective communication has made him an invaluable asset to interdisciplinary teams and organizations he has worked with.

Carlos Ramirez

Carlos Ramirez serves as General Manager and Chief Technology Officer of Qaroma and has 40 years of experience in Research and Development, underpinned by a robust global track record. His skill set encompasses negotiation, strategic planning, research, management, and leadership. With a PhD in Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry and an MBA in Finance, his expertise is finely tuned towards Synthetic Chemistry and Natural Products for Flavors, Fragrances, APIs, Cannabinoids and Specialty Chemicals. His extensive background positions him as a formidable force in the industry, capable of navigating complex chemistry projects which are challenging leading to new innovation.


Chris Cleve

Chris Cleve, as the General Manager of CI Logistics, Chris brings forth a wealth of experience in management and team building spanning over 18 years. With a decade's worth of expertise in logistics management, he has served as a director and consultant in this capacity across diverse industries. His comprehensive background encompasses operational management, warehousing, transloading, dispatch, rail management, and DOT compliance. Chris's multifaceted skill set positions him as a capable leader adept at navigating the complexities of the logistics landscape while driving operational excellence in support of Qaroma Flavors & Fragrance Incorporated


Bobesh Andrews

Dr. Bobesh Andrews is a seasoned professional with over a decade of expertise in organic chemistry research. His proficiency spans small molecule synthesis, API development, scaling up processes, and specialty chemicals synthesis. Having obtained his doctoral degree from Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, India, with a focus on pharmaceutical research, Dr. Andrews brings a solid academic foundation to his practical experience. His contributions to the field have likely been significant, given his extensive knowledge and background in pharmaceutical research and organic chemistry.


Westley Mixon

Westley Mixon is an accomplished IT Manager with a strong background in building, configuring, and administering complex systems, as well as diagnosing and troubleshooting a wide range of client and large-scale distributed systems. With over a decade of experience, he has a proven track record of maintaining and upgrading multi-site environments, implementing security measures, and managing comprehensive technical documentation. Westley holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with a focus on Network Security, and he actively contributes to the tech community by coaching web programming to middle and high school students. His commitment to efficiency, problem-solving, and effective communication has made him an invaluable asset to interdisciplinary teams and organizations he has worked with.