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Hugh Welsh

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President dsm-firmenich North America General Counsel dsm-firmenich Americas at dsm-firmenich
📍 Parsippany, New Jersey, United States

Hugh Welsh is the President for North America and General Counsel for the Americas at dsm-firmenich, a global leader in nutrition, health, and beauty. With a Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University School of Law, he oversees legal, government affairs, sustainability, and corporate partnerships, leveraging his extensive experience in M&A, governance, and regulatory affairs.

As the oldest of nine children, Hugh learned early on to be a good storyteller, a skill he applies in both the courtroom and the boardroom. He is a firm believer in stakeholder capitalism and serves on the boards of several organizations, including the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Partners in Food Solutions.

He is the Co-Chair of the ReadyNation CEO Early Life Task Force, which is focused on addressing the nations childcare crisis.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
President dsm-firmenich North America General Counsel dsm-firmenich Americas
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Parsippany, New Jersey, United States
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Priorities

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Corporate Sustainability
He leads sustainability initiatives at dsm-firmenich, speaks at events on the topic, and views it as a core business strategy, not a side project.
Government Affairs
He is actively involved in government affairs, frequently meeting with White House and congressional leaders on issues from tariffs to nutrition as part of the Global Business Alliance.
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Career

Work history

5-2023
President dsm-firmenich North America General Counsel dsm-firmenich Americas
dsm-firmenich
10-2010 - 5-2023
General Counsel, Secretary & President
DSM North America
6-2004 - 5-2023
General Counsel & President
DSM North America
4-2001 - 11-2003
Associate General Counsel
American Standard Companies
9-1997 - 4-2001
Senior Associate
McCarter & English, LLP
In the press

Media appearances

Interview with Hugh Welsh – General Counsel, DSM North America. Featured in Legal 500 – GC Magazine
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The Common Sense Colloquy: Q&A with Hugh Welsh of DSM North America. Featured in RenewPR
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Education
1990 - 1993
Juris Doctorate
Seton Hall University School of Law
1987 - 1990
Bachelor's degree
UMass Boston
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