Givaudan celebrates the Germaine Cellier promotion 2025 from its Perfumery School, honouring a new generation of perfumers
Givaudan, the global leader in fragrance and beauty, is thrilled to announce the graduation of the 2025 ’Germaine Cellier‘ class from its Perfumery School, introducing the new talented perfumers: Mr Jacek Laszczynski, who will join the Fine Fragrance Creative Centre 46 Kléber (Paris), bringing his refined creativity and artistic sensitivity to the heart of Parisian perfumery; Mr Kosuke Minakata, who will channel his precision, harmony, and deep appreciation of Japanese aesthetics into the Consumer Products team in Japan; and Mrs Cassie Qiao, who will support the growing North Asian business, as a member of the Technical Perfumery team of experts in China.
“As the director of this institution, it is always an honour to witness the talent and passion of our graduates. I am confident that these new perfumers will continue shaping the industry’s future through the same bold and innovative spirit that characterises Givaudan.”
Calice Becker, VP Perfumer and Director of the Perfumery School
Gilles Andrier, CEO of Givaudan, comments: “Each graduating class embodies Givaudan’s enduring commitment to creativity, diversity, and excellence. The Germaine Cellier promotion represents the passion and innovation that drive our industry forward. As these young perfumers begin their journey, they carry with them the spirit of curiosity and craftsmanship that defines Givaudan and inspires the world of fragrance.”
Rooted in heritage yet driven by innovation, the Givaudan Perfumery School is a unique institution in the fragrance world, celebrating almost 80 years of excellence. Renowned for its rigorous programme, it has trained many of the industry’s most celebrated perfumers while continuing to cultivate the next generation of creative talent. With campuses in Paris and Singapore, the school combines craftsmanship, creative vision, and technology to foster global collaboration and artistic exploration, ensuring Givaudan’s legacy continues to shape the future of fragrance creation.
The graduation event took place yesterday at the Givaudan Perfumery School based in Argenteuil, France.
About Givaudan
Givaudan is a global leader in Fragrance & Beauty and Taste & Wellbeing. We celebrate the beauty of human experience by creating for happier, healthier lives with love for nature. Together with our customers we deliver food experiences, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. In 2024, Givaudan employed over 16,900 people worldwide and achieved CHF 7.4 billion in sales with a free cash flow of 15.6%. With a heritage that stretches back over 250 years, we are committed to driving long-term, purpose-led growth by improving people’s health and happiness and increasing our positive impact on nature. This is Givaudan. Human by nature. Discover more at www.givaudan.com.
About Givaudan Fragrance & Beauty
Givaudan Fragrance & Beauty crafts inspired fragrances to perfume lives and memories, and develops innovative beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good all over the world. Nature is both our responsibility and our most precious muse. We are just as committed to sustainability as we are to creating innovative products that satisfy consumer needs and anticipate their desires. With a collaborative approach that favours co-creation, we have built a diverse portfolio across personal care, fabric care, hygiene, home care, fine fragrances, and beauty, reflecting our multidisciplinary expertise. This is Givaudan. Human by nature. Learn more at www.givaudan.com/fragrance-beauty.
For further information please contact
Pauline Martin, Global Head of Fragrance & Beauty Communications
E pauline.martin.pm1@givaudan.com