Lena Perenius - Executive Director - International Chemicals Management

Lena Perenius was appointed Executive Director for the International Chemicals Management unit in January 2012.

Prior to which she headed the Programme Product Stewardship from November 2007 until December 2011. Lena joined Cefic in 2002 as Director REACH Implementation.

A Swedish national, Lena Perenius has a degree in chemistry (biochemistry/microbiology) from the Stockholm University. She has more than 25 years of work experience with industry, national authorities, the European Commission and trade associations.

In Sweden she worked 8 years for the pharmaceutical industry and 11 years for Authorities, mainly for the Chemicals Inspectorate.

She joined the Commission, DG Industry, in 1996 with responsibility for harmonisation of chemicals legislation, notably restrictions on the marketing and use of dangerous substances.