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Leonard A. Lauder (right) presents Nicolas Mirzayantz with the Fragrance Foundation’s Circle of Champions Award. (Photo: Business Wire)
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE: IFF) (Euronext Paris:
IFF), a leading innovator of sensory experiences that move the world, is
pleased to announce its Group President, Fragrances, Nicolas Mirzayantz,
was honored at the Fragrance Foundation’s Circle of Champions event,
held last night in New York City. The award recognizes individuals who
have made notable contributions to the fragrance industry.
“For nearly thirty years, Nicolas has shared his passion for the
industry, innovation, and sustainability, creating meaningful and
lasting value for both IFF and our customers,” said IFF Chairman and CEO
Andreas Fibig. “He exemplifies IFF at its best and it is fitting that he
is honored by the very people whom he has long admired and from whom he
has taken so much inspiration.”
"It was a fantastic celebration inducting Nicolas into The Fragrance
Foundation's Circle of Champions," said Linda G. Levy, President of The
Fragrance Foundation. "Nicolas is a true champion of the industry with a
zest for life and creative passion for fragrance. His life of
accomplishments deserves all the beautiful tributes shared by our
friends and colleagues."
Mr. Mirzayantz began his working life with the French Embassy in
Nicaragua as a Trade Attaché. Passionate about photography, he passed on
an opportunity with National Geographic to join IFF’s Paris office in
1988 as sales support for its Italian affiliate. He quickly moved to an
Account Executive role, first in Paris, then in the Company’s
headquarters in New York, where he moved to roles of increasing
responsibility. In 2006, he was named Group President, Fragrances,
responsible for global strategy, commercial and creative execution,
people development and profit and loss in the Fragrances Business Unit.
In addition to his role as Group President, Mr. Mirzayantz serves as
President of IFF’s prestigious unit of natural products, Laboratoire
Monique Rémy in Grasse, France, considered the industry benchmark of
naturals globally.
The event brought together family, friends, colleagues, customers, and
mentors in a moving series of speeches and tributes by Jerry Vittoria,
Chairman, The Fragrance Foundation and President, Fine Fragrances
Worldwide, Firmenich; Linda G. Levy, President, The Fragrance
Foundation; Andreas Fibig, IFF CEO; Carlos Benaim, IFF Master Perfumer;
Ann Gottlieb, President, Ann Gottlieb Associates; and Leonard A. Lauder,
Chairman Emeritus, The Estée Lauder Companies. The Master of Ceremonies
was John Demsey, Executive Group President, The Estée Lauder Companies.
Mr. Mirzayantz accepted his award from Mr. Lauder and in his speech,
commented, “In many businesses, we work in the shadows of our heroes.
But in the beauty and fragrance industry, we walk among them every day.
One of my life’s greatest joys is to have worked with so many icons and
rising talents in this field for the last 30 years, a number of whom are
here tonight. You ARE my mentors, colleagues, customers, competitors but
most importantly, my friends.” Mr. Mirzayantz acknowledged the many
people who have supported him through the years and called out the
special role IFF played in his success -- “At IFF, we search for talent
that looks at the world through a different lens and support them so
that they can reach their full potential.”
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International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF) (Euronext Paris: IFF)
is a leading innovator of sensorial experiences that move the world. At
the heart of our company, we are fueled by a sense of discovery,
constantly asking “what if?”. That passion for exploration drives us to
co-create unique products that consumers taste, smell, or feel in fine
fragrances and beauty, detergents and household goods, as well as
beloved foods and beverages. Our 7,400 team members globally take
advantage of leading consumer insights, research and development,
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