Givaudan, the world leader in flavors and fragrances, is explored through a conversation with CEO Gilles Andrier. Andrier elucidates Givaudan's purpose: making consumers happier and healthier by enhancing taste and smell experiences. He describes the process of creating a new perfume for a client like Tom Ford, emphasizing the collaborative brief, the competition among 200 in-house perfumers, and the lengthy development timeline. The discussion also covers the crucial role and skills required of perfumers, highlighting the company's renowned perfumery school, which has trained 40% of the world's perfumers. Andrier also shares his leadership principles of setting ambitious targets and promoting entrepreneurship through innovation.
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