IFF Names New President of Scent Division – WWD

IFF has tapped an organization veteran to move up its scent division.

Christophe de Villeplee, who has been with IFF since 1999, has been named president of the fragrance provider’s scent division. Most not too long ago, he served as president of worldwide shopper fragrances.

Nicolas Mirzayantz has transitioned to the model’s division specializing in style, meals and beverage, which was rebranded in February to “Nourish.” Mirzayantz has spent greater than 30 years with IFF, the final 14 of which have been because the president of the scent division. The transition will take impact Sept. 1.

“Nicolas is becoming a member of the Nourish division with an incredible alternative to construct on a major gross sales momentum and powerful shopper curiosity in IFF’s differentiated portfolio and capabilities,” Andreas Fibig, IFF chief govt officer and chairman, mentioned in a press release.

“Nicolas has reworked our scent division into the worldwide fragrance chief it’s at this time, and I’m assured that he’ll deliver to Nourish the identical ardour, tradition of breakthrough innovation, monetary prowess and dedication wanted to drive continued momentum with Nourish,” Fibig continued.

As of the second quarter, each items of the enterprise have been monitoring double-digit development. Based on a press release from IFF, the scent division’s gross sales have been $550 million, up 12 p.c from final yr. Nourish, however, rose 11 p.c to $1.7 billion.

That appears to be the case sector-wide. As reported, Firmenich said sales grew 10.2 percent in its most up-to-date fiscal yr, ending June 30.

Mirzayantz has acquired quite a few accolades from the perfume {industry} all through his profession. In 2017, he joined the Fragrance Foundation’s Circle of Champions, and is credited for each his work as dean of IFF College and his assist in ideating the corporate’s sustainability technique.

Different positions Mirzayantz has held at IFF embrace as senior vice chairman for the corporate’s superb fragrances and beauty care unit, in addition to its regional supervisor for North America.

Though de Villeplee’s most up-to-date function was throughout the corporate’s shopper fragrances aspect of the enterprise, he has additionally held roles in superb perfume. “Having labored each in superb perfume and shopper perfume at IFF, I’ve gained a deep appreciation for our firm’s broad experience and evolution,” he mentioned in a press release.

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