ABOUT US

Moving with agility,
we are leading the way
in ingredient solutions.

ABOUT US

Moving with agility,
we are leading the way
in ingredient solutions.

Eternis was born of a dream in 1988. And today, we’re proud to be one of the top 10 aroma chemical manufacturers globally and the largest exporter from India. With our products finding their way into some of the world’s leading perfumery brands, we’ve built a strong presence in over 20 countries, backed by deep expertise, agility, and the legacy of the Mariwala Group.

What drives us is a commitment to excellence, sustainability, and innovation. From reducing emissions to expanding our eco-friendly portfolio, we strive to make a meaningful impact – on the industry and the world. At Eternis, we don’t just manufacture aroma chemicals, we partner, evolve, and enrich lives by staying eternally agile.
Our Purpose
Enriching lives with care.
Our DNA
Eternally agile, forever customer centric.
Our Values
Collaborative, accountable, respectful, efficient.

Eternis at a glance.

Top 5 rank

Independent aroma ingredients companies globally

>$300 mn revenue

Achieved in FY – XYZ

1000+ employees

Across the world

6 manufacturing facilities

In India, the UK, and Italy

Sales force

Present in the US, France, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, India, Israel, Italy, and Singapore

Global hubs

Strategically located near customers in the US, EU, and Singapore.

3 acquisitions

F&F and personal care companies in the past 5 years

5 labs

R&D and application labs in the US, UK, Italy, Israel, and India

Our journey of
growth and innovation.

It began with a pepper trading company, earning the family the name Mariwala. From the launch of Parachute, one of India’s most iconic brands, to breakthroughs in oleo chemicals and the founding of Marico Ltd., the momentum never stopped. Born as Hindustan Polyamides & Fibres Ltd., Eternis now carries that legacy forward – driven by innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to creating lasting value for people, partners, and the planet.

1900s
Shri Kanji Morarji founded a pepper trading company, and the family earned the moniker ‘Mariwala’ – pepper sellers.
1940s
Bombay Oil Industries was formed.
1950s
Forayed into coconut oil, marking the birth of one of India’s most iconic brands – Parachute.
1960s
Established India’s first dedicated fatty acids plant in 1962.
Emerged as pioneers in Oleo chemicals.
1980s
Entered the aroma chemicals business.
Acquired the first aroma chemical plant.
1990s
Marico Ltd. was born – one of India’s most successful FMCG brands.
Eternis was established, albeit as Hindustan Polyamides & Fibres Ltd.
Set up a second greenfield plant.
2000s
Established a new R&D Centre.
Established a fully automated hydrogen plant.
2010s
Started customer alliance products.
Expansion of effluent treatment plant.
Commissioned biomass boiler.
Acquired AIMS (India).
2020s
Acquired Tennants Fine Chemicals (UK).
Built a new manufacturing facility in India.
Appointed a new International CEO.
Acquired Sharon Personal Care (Italy).

A global network, dedicated to
enabling your growth.

We’ve strategically established a network of manufacturing facilities, R&D centres, and distribution hubs to ensure we’re always close to our clients and seamlessly meet their needs.

Agile minds. International diversity. One team.

WILFRID GAMBADE

CEO

VIRGINIE FRESNOIS

Vice President, Global Sales

SHAILENDRA ARORA

Vice President, Operations

BILLY GITTINS

Vice President, Strategy and Marketing

HARI MENON

CHRO

CHETAN CHOWATIA

CFO

K.P. SURESAN

Vice President, Technical

Robert Monti

President, Personal Care