Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
Eugene P. Grisanti
International Flavors & Fragrances
1985–1999
1985–1999
International Flavors & Fragrances
1985–1999
1985–1999
- Industry: Chemicals & Industrial
- Era: 1980
Grisanti presided over a decade of consecutive growth in sales and earnings – achieving 12%+ growth rates in a mature market between 1986 and 1995. He secured International Flavors and Fragrances’ position as the world’s largest supplier of flavors and fragrances by expanding relationships with Estee Lauder, Procter & Gamble, and Colgate-Palmolive. In the mid 90’s, IFF fragrances were key components in six of the top 10-selling fine fragrances.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1929
- Birthplace: New York
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Professional
Education / Military
- Graduate: Boston University, Harvard University
- Undergraduate: Holy Cross College