INFORM May 2026

GOVERANCE INFORM 27

MEET AOCS’ NEXT PRESIDENT: FABIOLA DIONISI

After serving many years as an At-Large and then an Executive Committee member of the Governing Board, Fabiola Dionisi officially took office as AOCS President at the 2026 Annual Meeting & Expo in New Orleans, Louisiana this month. This brief introduction should help you get to know her better.

When I look back at my professional journey, I see a life shaped by curiosity, passion for science, and a deep commitment to improving the quality of the foods people eat every day.

My career started with a fascination for fats and oils during my university years in Milan, where my doctorate focused on the quality and authenticity of olive oil. That early work taught me the value of scientific rigor and