- CEO
- Christian Stammkoetter
- Full Time Employees
- 17,580
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Household & Personal Products
- Address
- Chemin de la Parfumerie 5 Vernier GE Switzerland 1214
- IPO Date
- Oct 24, 2014
- Business
- Givaudan S.A. – primary activity: fragrance and flavor products, corporate and consumer-oriented sensory solutions. Main products and services: Fine fragrances and active cosmetic ingredients; Flavors and fragrances solutions for foods, beverages, and consumer products; Scent and taste creation, product development, and portfolio management; Ingredients supply including aroma chemicals, essential oils, botanical extracts, aroma systems, and flavor solutions; Research, development, and sensory analysis; Innovation in sustainability, safety, and regulatory compliance; Contract formulation, customization, and scale-up manufacturing for global customers; Fragrance and flavor expertise spanning consumer products, cosmetics, and healthcare categories; Digital tools and data-driven insights for product optimization; Manufacturing, sourcing, and supply chain services; Quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and safety testing; Technical services and support for product integration and brand differentiation.
Latest major company changes: Strategic alliances and partnerships expanding into new customer segments and geographic regions; acquisitions and investments to broaden ingredient portfolio and manufacturing capabilities; launches of new fragrance families, flavor platforms, and sustainability-focused offerings; reorganization to strengthen global footprint, including updates to regional hubs and capacity expansion; leadership and organizational realignments to accelerate innovation and speed-to-market; enhanced digital capabilities and data analytics offerings for customers; expansion of contract development and manufacturing organizations to support mass-market and premium clients.
Industry and business segments: Flavor and Fragrance (F&F) – consumer products, foods and beverages, cosmetics, personal care, and healthcare; Fragrance & Fine Fragrances; Taste & Wellbeing offerings; Sustainable sourcing and circular economy initiatives.
Target markets and customer types: Global consumer goods manufacturers, food and beverage producers, cosmetic and personal care brands, and healthcare product developers; multinational corporations and regional players seeking customized fragrance and flavor solutions.
Geographic operations: Global footprint with manufacturing, sourcing, and R&D centers across Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific; regional hubs support, logistics networks, and regulatory compliance worldwide.
Founding year and headquarters: Founded in 1895; headquarters in Basel, Switzerland.
Subsidiaries and parent relationships: Operates as a standalone listed entity with integrated global operations; collaborates with parent and affiliate suppliers to ensure end-to-end fragrance and flavor supply chains.