Tanner noted that Weinstein is an outstanding scientist who absorbed all aspects of the business, including sales, marketing, product development and management—while still guiding the research efforts that support the industry.
 

“He is a people person, who gives back to his community,” added Tanner. For example, Weinstein is an active board member of Footnotesafterschool.org, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing affordable tutoring and group classes to students across New York City, New Jersey, and the Hudson Valley.

“He's a family man and enjoys spending time with his grandchildren,” added Tanner, who called Weinstein a fierce competitor, who will reach 1,600 rides on Peloton today, “and an amazing dollhouse builder.”
 

“He is held in high regard by his colleagues. Bob thanks for all you do,” concluded Tanner.

Weinstein's daughter, Amanda Connolly, followed in her father's footsteps in the fragrance industry.

“My father has always been humble. Growing up, we didn't realize how important his job was,” she recalled. “He's thoughtfulness, determined and a good person. that's what makes him a great leader.”

Weinstein received his BA in chemistry from Kalamazoo College in 1979. He received his PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1983. Weinstein began his flavor and fragrance industry career in 1987 in R&D at Firmenich SA, synthesizing flavor and fragrance materials. After various positions, he joined the corporate management board of Firmenich SA.

In 2012, Weinstein joined Robertet SA as president and CEO, Robertet NA. From a base in the US, he has led the Robertet Group's efforts in the US and Canada. Weinstein is active on fragrance industry association boards as board director for the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM), first from 2000-2004 and again from 2015 to the present, where he serves as chairman. He served on the board of IFRA from 2000-2004 and has been an active director of the Fragrance Creators Association and its predecessor associations since 2000, where he as been co-chairman and chairman since 2017.

In accepting the award, Weinstein said he was honored and humbled to win. He knew and worked with many of the previous winners including Tanner, noting they were hard-working people “who put the needs of the industry ahead of their company's interests.”

He praised the association's work and thanked his family and his Robertet family, many of whom attended the event.