2026 Spring Investor Conference

On 14 April 2026, Givaudan welcomed analysts and investors to the headquarters in Vernier for our annual Spring Investor Conference. 

The event was held in a hybrid format, allowing over 40 guests to attend in person while many more connected via webcast, broadening the reach of our insights and discussions.

This conference was also the first one of our new CEO, Christian Stammkoeter, who presented an overview of Givaudan’s first quarter sales. He expressed satisfaction with the solid start to the year, reflecting balanced growth across business segments, customer groups, and geographies, despite a persistently complex operating environment.

“We started the year with a solid first quarter sales performance, achieved in a challenging environment and against a strong comparable base. Looking ahead, we remain confident  –  supported by our natural hedges across customers, geographies, and product segments.” 

Christian Stammkoeter, CEO

Christian further underlined the confidence in the Company’s ability to deliver sustainable, profitable growth guided by the 2030 strategy, creating for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature.

Guest speaker, Danielle Hokayem, Director of Fine Fragrance for SAMEA, took the floor next, to present the history and our recent developments in the region. She presented the region’s rich history in perfumery, its remarkable growth and Givaudan’s strategic positioning to capitalise on these trends.

“SAMEA is one of the most dynamic growth engines for fine fragrance globally and Givaudan’s fastest growing region, with a 48% average growth over the last five years, becoming the second largest fine fragrance market globally in 2025.”

Danielle Hokayem, Director of Fine Fragrance for SAMEA

She celebrated the strengthening of local capabilities through creativity, agility, and excellence, empowering regional expertise to shape the vibrant future of Middle Eastern perfumery. With a strong commitment to innovation and collaboration with the Givaudan House of Naturals, she highlighted pioneering ingredient development, tools such as Carto. Driven by passionate teams and trusted partnerships, these initiatives create outstanding fragrances, foster growth, and reinforce Givaudan’s position as a trusted and forward‑thinking leader in the region. The day ended with a Q&A session with our CEO Christian Stammkoeter, along with our CFO Stewart Harris and guest speaker Danielle Hokayem, followed by an exhibition and lunch.

Showcasing the richness of Middle Eastern perfumery and regionally inspired scents, the conference also offered a platform to highlight our achievements and outline our future direction. As the consumer products landscape evolves, we continue to drive growth and create value, true to our tagline, Human by nature.

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