Givaudan celebrates the class of 2025 of its perfumery school, the Germaine Cellier class, and spotlights three new perfumers who will leave their mark on the industry.
On November 17, 2025, Givaudan celebrated the graduation of the Germaine Cellier class from its perfumery school based in Argenteuil, France. The event honored three new talents destined to enrich the world of perfumery with their creativity and expertise.
A new generation of perfumers
Among the graduates, Jacek Laszczynski joins the Fine Fragrance Creative Centre 46 Kléber in Paris, bringing a refined artistic sensibility to the heart of Parisian perfumery. Kosuke Minakata, with his appreciation of Japanese aesthetics, joins the Consumer Products team in Japan. As for Cassie Qiao, she will contribute to market development in North Asia as a member of the perfumery technical team in China.
Calice Becker, vice-president perfumer and director of the perfumery school, expressed her pride by declaring: «It is always an honor to witness the talent and passion of our graduates. I am convinced that these new perfumers will continue to shape the future of the industry with the bold and innovative spirit that characterizes Givaudan.. »
Committed to excellence
Gilles Andrier, CEO of Givaudan, underlined the company's ongoing commitment to creativity, diversity and excellence. He said: «Each class embodies Givaudan's enduring commitment to creativity, diversity and excellence. The Germaine Cellier class represents the passion and innovation that propel our industry forward. These young perfumers begin their careers carrying with them the spirit of curiosity and savoir-faire that defines Givaudan and inspires the world of perfumery.»So this ceremony marks not only a turning point in the graduates' careers, but also a continuation of Givaudan's commitment to supporting innovation in the industry.
