Mr. Victor Koh recruited by Bush Boake Allen (BBA), becoming the first Flavorist from South-East Asia

First to successfully create commercial Pandan and Durian flavor profiles, establishing benchmarks that remain reference points decades later

Continued career development at Bush Boake Allen

Joined Haarman and Reimer as Principal Flavourist

Accumulated expertise and industry recognition at these major flavor houses

Founded VK Aromatics International, the one of the region's first true homegrown flavorhouse where original flavors are 100% created in-house

Created the distinctive wintermelon flavor that catalyzed the wintermelon tea craze in Taiwan and beyond, with production reaching 30 tonnes annually

Strategic expansion into Philippines established specialized technical capabilities in this growing market

Recognized for technical excellence by becoming a valued resource for multiple flavor houses across Asia, providing specialized base compounds

Expanded vanilla production capacity to 1,000 tons annually in response to growing regional demand

Enhanced Philippines operations with expanded technical capabilities and local production

Established manufacturing facilities and offices in Melbourne, Sydney, and Gold Coast

Developed comprehensive natural flavor science capabilities alongside an extensive sensory reference library including a 30,000-bottle wine collection

Advanced production capabilities with specialized blending systems

Created distribution networks spanning Asia, Europe, and North America

Initiated research programs focused on flavor stability and retention

Invested in natural extraction methods to enhance flavor authenticity and performance

Mr. Victor Koh transitioned to the role of Emeritus Flavourist and advisor, focusing on mentoring the next generation of flavorists while his son Augustine Koh continued his technical legacy through R&D leadership

The Koh family welcomed Mr. Barry Pang as CEO, bringing fresh vision and strategic investment to expand the company's capabilities

Evolution to VKA Creative, reflecting the company's enhanced resources and commitment to innovation while honoring its founding heritage

Introduced StableRelease™, formalizing Mr. Koh's signature stability techniques under a branded system for all VKA Flavorists.

Established the Global Centre for Flavor Innovation in Singapore and Australian Natural Botanicals Division in Gold Coast

Inaugurated the Victor Koh Laboratory of Flavor Science in Singapore