Givaudan CEO receives the CEW Achiever Award of Honour

Givaudan announced today (Nov 7, 2024) its CEO, Gilles Andrier, had received the Achiever Award of Honour during the CEW France awards ceremony. This annual celebration recognizes ten outstanding talents, ranging from promising young entrepreneurs to influential leaders, all sharing a common objective: driving progress in the beauty industry with goodwill and purpose, while caring for people and the planet.

     Gilles Andrier, CEO, Givaudan

The award is selected by the board of directors of the CEW France, based on a nomination from its President. Since Gilles Andrier became Givaudan’s CEO, the company has made several strategic moves in the fragrance and beauty sector to enhance its portfolio and market presence.

In 2014, Givaudan acquired Soliance, a French company specializing in active ingredients for the cosmetics industry. In 2019, it added Drom, a German fragrance company, which allowed Givaudan to expand its capabilities in the creation of fragrances for various applications, including personal care. Last July 2024, Givaudan acquired b.kolormakeup & skincare to continue increasing our exposure and capabilities in beauty with a focus on make-up. These acquisitions reflect Givaudan's commitment to investing in enhanced capabilities and offerings in the fragrance and beauty sector, aligning with its strategy to innovate and meet evolving consumer preferences.

“I am deeply grateful to receive this Achiever Award of Honour from the CEW France. This recognition is not just a personal achievement; it’s a reflection of the incredible dedication and talent of my colleagues at Givaudan,” said Gilles Andrier. “The fragrance and beauty industry is close to my heart, and I am proud of the strides we are making together. Our investments in Fine Fragrances and Active Beauty are a testament to our commitment to innovation and excellence in this field. Together, we are shaping the future of beauty, and I look forward to what we will achieve next."

Françoise Montenay, President of CEW France and CEW Beauty Centres France, adds: “We are very proud to award Gilles Andrier on this special occasion as he has contributed so much to the beauty industry, thanks to his visionary mindset, passion and commitment. With almost 20 years as the CEO of Givaudan, Gilles has significantly driven the growth of the group with purpose, while consistently respecting people and the environment. His dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion has fostered a culture of respect and collaboration within Givaudan and across the industry. Givaudan has also been a steadfast sponsor of the CEW Beauty Centres Gala Dinner for many years, as well as a valued 'CEW Company’.” Since 2014, Givaudan acquired several companies to expand its exposure and capabilities in beauty with: Soliance, Induchem, Expressions Parfumées, Drom, Fragrance Oils, AMSilk*, Indena*, Alderys, and b.kolormakeup & skincare.

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