In 1871, Victor MANE was inspired by the exceptional beauty of the natural elements surrounding him and began to produce fragrant materials from these regional flowers and plants. What began as a small distillery has since grown to become one of the leading flavours and fragrances companies in the world. The Mane family has managed the Group since its creation. Victor’s sons, Eugène and Gabriel, modernised and started developing the business internationally. In 1959, Maurice, Eugène’s son, took the reins. He successfully oversaw the expansion of the company until 1995, when he became President of the Supervisory Board. Jean, his eldest son, is appointed President of the MANE Group. Michel, his youngest son, becomes President of the Americas region. Samantha, Jean’s eldest daughter, now serves as Director of the EMEA (Europe Middle East Africa) region. Over the last ten years, several members of the fifth generation of the Mane family have joined the Group, continuing the family adventure. MANE is now the leading French Group and one of the world leaders in its sector. The headquarters are based in Le Bar-sur-Loup, near Grasse, in the south-east of France. The Group is present on all continents through its 50 research and development centres and its 29 manufacturing sites. For more than ten years, it has consistently posted strong growth and results.