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Syyaha
10-07-2025
- Business
- Syyaha
Eurofragance appoints new General Manager for the Middle East
Oumayma Tabet will assume leadership of the region in January 2026 and Antoine de Riedmatten will remain connected to the company through the Middle East and India Regional Board Spanish fragrance house Eurofragance announces a strategic leadership change in the Middle East in the running of the Gulf region, a key market for the business, with the appointment of Oumayma Tabet as the new General Manager for the region, effective January de Riedmatten, who has held this role for over a decade, will step down from operational duties while remaining actively involved with the company as a member of the Middle East and India Regional Board. The leadership of the region will now be structured under two distinct geographical areas: India, led by General Manager Mayur Kapse, and Middle East, under the leadership of Oumayma Tabet.'This step allows us to consolidate a new phase in our regionalization strategy with solid foundations and a renewed approach. I am proud to remain linked to this extraordinary region from a new perspective, and to accompany Oumayma, whose talent, vision and knowledge of the market are unquestionable,' says Antoine de Riedmatten. Since his arrival at Eurofragance in 2014, Antoine has been a key figure in the professionalization and internationalization of the company. His career highlights include the creation and establishment of Eurofragance's Creative Center and regional headquarters in leadership transition coincides with the recent inauguration of the company's expanded manufacturing site in Spain. A €10 million investment has allowed Eurofragance to triple its production capacity, enhancing its ability to respond to increasing demand from the Middle East with greater agility, efficiency, and customization.'Expanding our capacity in Spain directly supports our commitment to the Middle East, a region that continues to inspire us and drive our innovation,' said Clara Mena, Chief Operations Officer at Eurofragance. 'The site now represents half of our global production and is designed to respond to the scale and sophistication of market needs.'The upgraded plant integrates advanced robotics engineering, automating 80% of production processes and includes sustainability features such as solar panels supplying over one-third of its energy consumption. It also offers improved ergonomics and workspaces for enhanced employee changes are part of the process of strengthening Eurofragance's business in the Middle East, which experienced extraordinary growth in response to this favorable, but also highly competitive and fast-evolving environment, the company has restructured its regional board. This organizational shift is designed to support the company's sustained growth alongside clients and to implement Eurofragance's global strategies with relevance and agility.A strategic vision with a customer-first focusThe appointment of Oumayma Tabet as the new head of the Middle East marks a new chapter for Eurofragance, reinforcing its commitment to internal talent, strategic continuity and client-centered leadership. With over 21 years of experience in the fragrance sector, Tabet brings a blend of technical expertise, market knowledge and creative her career she has worked in international companies such as Quest International and Mane, to name just a few. During the past two years, she has led Eurofragance's Creative Center in Dubai, establishing the team as a regional benchmark for innovation and teamwork. Under her leadership, the company has strengthened key partnerships and fostered a high-performance culture rooted in excellence, diversity and close client engagement.'I embrace this new challenge with great excitement and responsibility. I believe in the power of people and the strength of shared ideas. My commitment is to drive growth in the region and build solid partnerships with our clients. The key ingredients for this are innovation, sustainability and our passion for fragrance, so we can continue to make a meaningful difference,' says Tabet. With this reorganization, Eurofragance bolsters its global growth strategy and moves forward with stronger structures and leadership fully equipped to meet the evolving demands of the industry.
Zawya
19-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Eurofragance appoints new General Manager for the Middle East
Oumayma Tabet will assume leadership of the region in January 2026 and Antoine de Riedmatten will remain connected to the company through the Middle East and India Regional Board The transition guarantees continuity and drive while retaining close ties with regional clients and partners Expanded production plant in Barcelona, Spain, triples capacity to meet growing demand from the Middle East region Barcelona - Spanish fragrance house Eurofragance announces a strategic leadership change in the Middle East in the running of the Gulf region, a key market for the business, with the appointment of Oumayma Tabet as the new General Manager for the region, effective January 2026. Antoine de Riedmatten, who has held this role for over a decade, will step down from operational duties while remaining actively involved with the company as a member of the Middle East and India Regional Board. The leadership of the region will now be structured under two distinct geographical areas: India, led by General Manager Mayur Kapse, and Middle East, under the leadership of Oumayma Tabet. 'This step allows us to consolidate a new phase in our regionalization strategy with solid foundations and a renewed approach. I am proud to remain linked to this extraordinary region from a new perspective, and to accompany Oumayma, whose talent, vision and knowledge of the market are unquestionable,' says Antoine de Riedmatten. Since his arrival at Eurofragance in 2014, Antoine has been a key figure in the professionalization and internationalization of the company. His career highlights include the creation and establishment of Eurofragance's Creative Center and regional headquarters in Dubai. This leadership transition coincides with the recent inauguration of the company's expanded manufacturing site in Spain. A €10 million investment has allowed Eurofragance to triple its production capacity, enhancing its ability to respond to increasing demand from the Middle East with greater agility, efficiency, and customization. 'Expanding our capacity in Spain directly supports our commitment to the Middle East, a region that continues to inspire us and drive our innovation,' said Clara Mena, Chief Operations Officer at Eurofragance. 'The site now represents half of our global production and is designed to respond to the scale and sophistication of market needs.' The upgraded plant integrates advanced robotics engineering, automating 80% of production processes and includes sustainability features such as solar panels supplying over one-third of its energy consumption. It also offers improved ergonomics and workspaces for enhanced employee well-being. These changes are part of the process of strengthening Eurofragance's business in the Middle East, which experienced extraordinary growth in 2024. In response to this favorable, but also highly competitive and fast-evolving environment, the company has restructured its regional board. This organizational shift is designed to support the company's sustained growth alongside clients and to implement Eurofragance's global strategies with relevance and agility. A strategic vision with a customer-first focus The appointment of Oumayma Tabet as the new head of the Middle East marks a new chapter for Eurofragance, reinforcing its commitment to internal talent, strategic continuity and client-centered leadership. With over 21 years of experience in the fragrance sector, Tabet brings a blend of technical expertise, market knowledge and creative sensitivity. Over her career she has worked in international companies such as Quest International and Mane, to name just a few. During the past two years, she has led Eurofragance's Creative Center in Dubai, establishing the team as a regional benchmark for innovation and teamwork. Under her leadership, the company has strengthened key partnerships and fostered a high-performance culture rooted in excellence, diversity and close client engagement. 'I embrace this new challenge with great excitement and responsibility. I believe in the power of people and the strength of shared ideas. My commitment is to drive growth in the region and build solid partnerships with our clients. The key ingredients for this are innovation, sustainability and our passion for fragrance, so we can continue to make a meaningful difference,' says Tabet. With this reorganization, Eurofragance bolsters its global growth strategy and moves forward with stronger structures and leadership fully equipped to meet the evolving demands of the industry. About Eurofragance Eurofragance manufactures and markets the highest quality fragrances for worldwide brands in fine perfumery, home, personal and air care. The company is a privately held B2B enterprise founded on family values in Barcelona in 1990 and currently has over 550 employees. Driven by a passion for perfume and the entrepreneurial spirit of its founders, Eurofragance first grew in Europe and the Middle East, before taking on the Far East and the Americas. The company is now represented on five continents; runs its own plants in Spain, Singapore and Mexico; and works with manufacturing partners in China and India. Eurofragance's international network of Creative Centers and outstanding manufacturing capabilities enable it to create and deliver fragrances around the world. Over the years, Eurofragance has cultivated lasting relationships and has grown hand in hand with its partners. Eurofragance is wholeheartedly invested in addressing sustainability issues and its decision-making process is built around strategic initiatives supporting this cause. The company spearheads activities around four major axes: safety, community, business ethics and resources.
Zawya
30-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Eurofragance achieves €180mln in sales for 2024, with UAE and Saudi driving record growth in IMEA
IMEA is top-performing region, recording 30% growth Investments in infrastructure and innovations fueled global expansion Barcelona – Spanish fragrance house Eurofragance announces a 27% increase in like-for-like sales for 2024 versus 2023, reaching €180 million and marking its strongest annual performance to date. The standout growth came from the IMEA region—driven by surging demand in the UAE and Saudi Arabia—placing the Gulf region at the forefront of the company's global success. This performance underscores Eurofragance's strategic focus and commitment to excellence across all regions and product categories. Juan Ramón López Gil, the company's CFO, says: "Achieving €180 million in sales is a testament to our initiatives and the dedication of our teams. Each region's contribution has been instrumental in achieving these results and our financial discipline and focused strategies will continue to drive our success.' IMEA Leads Global Growth Eurofragance's IMEA region posted the highest growth among its strategic markets with regional sales increasing by 30%. Antoine de Riedmatten, Chief Fine Fragrance & General Manager IMEA at Eurofragance, says: 'We have successfully capitalized on the steady and significant development of different markets such as UAE and, notably, Saudi Arabia, where more and more retailers are ramping up investments in new fragrance brands. Special mention should also be made of India, which has become a new pillar of growth for us. With sound strategies in place across these geographies, we are well positioned for continued success in the coming years'. The multinational's diverse product portfolio also helped shore up significant gains. The Fine Fragrance category experienced a 28% upswing, while the Home and Personal Care segments saw a 20% increase. This cross-category progress highlights Eurofragance's ability to meet the demand of its customers in their expansion when it comes to offering them the right fragrances to grow their brands. Expansion Fueled by Strategic Investments and Innovations In 2024, Eurofragance continued to invest in strategic initiatives to support its growth. The company opened a new creative center in Mumbai, reinforcing its position in India's fast-growing market. The fragrance house's expansion and optimism regarding the future are also evident in its commitment to talent. With new hires across all affiliates and substantial investment in its professional development academies and its talent management programs, Eurofragance's workforce grew by 15% in 2024. The Spanish fragrance house also launched Euphorion™, its first synthetic addition to its ICON Captives collection, a perfumery ingredient that offers a new take on freshness in the perfumer's palette. Laurent Mercier, who has been at the helm of Eurofragance as CEO for the past seven years has played a key role in the accelerated development of the company and its foray into the design of proprietary fragrance ingredients. Mercier explains: 'Our disciplined approach to growth and strategic investments in key areas have allowed us to maintain our reputation as a leading player in the fragrance industry. The strategies we have in place will ensure our sustained expansion, and our commitment to innovation will continue to drive our success in the years to come.' Relentless Commitment to People and Planet Eurofragance remained steadfast in its commitment to sustainability, earning the highest possible rating from EcoVadis with a Platinum medal. The company's dedication to community engagement was and continues to be evident through its participation in programs such as 'Empowering Women's Talent' and 'Diversity Leading Company' both organized by the top-tier Human Resources media outlet in Spain Equipos&Talento. Additionally, Eurofragance collaborated with Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona and MartiDerm dermocosmetics company on a solution for fish odor syndrome, which received a silver medal award at the VPC Green Beauty Awards. Eurofragance's performance in 2024 reflects its strategic vision, innovative spirit and commitment to its people, sustainability and community. As the company looks to the future, it remains dedicated to driving growth and delivering value to its customers and stakeholders. About Eurofragance Eurofragance manufactures and markets the highest quality fragrances for worldwide brands in fine perfumery, home, personal and air care. The company is a privately held B2B enterprise founded on family values in Barcelona in 1990 and currently has over 600 employees. Driven by a passion for perfume and the entrepreneurial spirit of its founders, Eurofragance first grew in Europe and the Middle East, before taking on the Far East and the Americas. The company is now represented on five continents; runs its own plants in Spain, Singapore and Mexico; and works with manufacturing partners in China and India. Eurofragance's international network of Creative Centers and outstanding manufacturing capabilities enable it to create and deliver fragrances around the world. Over the years, Eurofragance has cultivated lasting relationships and has grown hand in hand with its partners. Eurofragance is wholeheartedly invested in addressing sustainability issues and its decision-making process is built around strategic initiatives supporting this cause. The company spearheads activities around four major axes: safety, community, business ethics and resources. Media contact: MOJO Verina Osama / verina@ Sama Al Shibani / sama@
