International Flavors and Fragrances
Simon Herriott
President Scent Division
"I'm elated to have welcomed four exceptional classes of ESSEC Beauty Chair students. The majority of these talented individuals have ventured into the perfume and beauty industry, armed with invaluable insights from our Chair experts. Witnessing the transformative impact of our alumni on our industry fills me with anticipation. We eagerly await the next generation of change-makers who will collaborate with us to craft scent and beauty products infused with a profound purpose."
Why partner with the ESSEC Beauty Chair?
IFF stands at the forefront of innovation, transcending boundaries across industries, from the world of food and beverages to pharmaceutical solutions, scent, home and beauty care, and biosciences.
Within the IFF Scent division, which encompasses fine perfumery, home and beauty care and biotech, we proudly embrace our role as co-founders of the ESSEC Beauty Chair.
We open our doors to the students of ESSEC Beauty Chair, inviting them to immerse themselves in the art and science of scent creation, and art which awakens the extraordinary senses for a better world and meet our experts which span a spectrum of disciplines - from visionary perfumers to account executives, from sustainable development leaders to agronomists and consumer science experts.
From strolling through the natural fields of Grasse to unveiling the secrets of perfumery creation labs, from unraveling the complexities of reducing the environmental footprint of scents to embarking on creative odysseys in the realm of hair care scents - our Scent leadership team and our experts are passionate about sharing their knowledge with the students of ESSEC Beauty Chair. Our products not only make the world a more beautiful place but also inspire a sense of purpose in all who encounter them.
About IFF
At IFF (NYSE: IFF), an industry leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences and scent, science and creativity meet to create essential solutions for a better world – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. With the beauty of art and the precision of science, we are an international collective of thinkers who partners with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products the world craves. Together, we will do more good for people and planet. Learn more at iff.com.