Core Insights - International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) has relocated its Global Business Services (GBS) center to a newly constructed facility in Hyderabad, India, emphasizing its commitment to innovation and a future-ready work environment [1][5]. Facility Details - The new Hyderabad facility spans 75,000 sq. ft. and can accommodate up to 600 employees, featuring an innovation studio for experimentation with automation, robotics, and AI [3][9]. - The facility is designed for collaboration and wellness, located in a prime financial district, and incorporates cutting-edge technologies to support global operations [2][4]. Sustainability and Inclusivity - IFF's new facility aims for LEED Gold certification and includes eco-friendly features such as solar lighting and rainwater harvesting [4][9]. - The design promotes adaptable workspaces tailored to various work styles, ensuring high-speed connectivity and top-notch security [4]. Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, IFF reported adjusted earnings of $1.20 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.12, marking a 6% improvement from the previous year [6]. - Net sales for the March-end quarter were $2.84 billion, a decrease of 1.9% year-over-year, but currency-neutral sales grew by 3%, driven by growth in several segments [7]. Stock Performance - Over the past year, IFF's shares have declined by 21.6%, contrasting with a 0.4% decline in the industry [8].

Education & Empowerment - Education is not just about classrooms and textbooks, but about experiences in one's personal life or giving experiences to the lives of many other people, especially young people [1] - The speaker's mother, born in 1942, received her PhD, growing up in an ecosystem where young girls and women were respected, carrying on the legacy to give the speaker and her younger sister the same respect and education [1] - The speaker's father, a botany teacher, taught the concept of symbiosis, bringing Indian and foreign students together to promote the concept of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam," believing that the world is one family, teaching secularism and respecting different cultures [1] - The speaker's family provided a nurturing environment for foreign students, exemplified by hosting an 18-year-old American boy who eventually married an Indian girl and considers the speaker's family his own [1] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of passing on the legacy of respecting diversity and inclusivity to the next generation through cultural exchange programs and festivals [1] - The speaker observed that young women were often confined to their homes, with their primary focus being on educating their children, especially their daughters [1] - The speaker highlights the success of Omani girls in various sectors, attributing it to an ecosystem where their mothers wanted to empower them through education [1] - Over 55% of the students at the university led by the speaker are girls, which is attributed to an ecosystem built to nurture and respect women, include everyone, and provide safety and security [1] - The story of Anandibai Gopalrao Joshi, the first female physician in India, exemplifies the determination of young girls to pursue education and contribute to healthcare [2] - The story of Renuka, a girl from a remote village, who learned English on YouTube and received a scholarship for nursing, now empowers other girls from her village through education [2][3][4]

Inclusion & Diversity - The presentation advocates for a world where individuals of all abilities are equally valued and biases are eliminated [1] - Special Olympics Pakistan (SOP) utilizes sports to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities through year-round athletic competitions [3] - SOP's unified champion school program consists of unified sports, inclusive leadership, and whole school engagement programs [4] - Inclusive youth leadership programs aim to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities to take on leadership roles in society [7] - The presentation contrasts exclusion, segregation, integration, and inclusion, emphasizing that true inclusion involves accepting individuals with special needs for who they are [9] Call to Action - The presentation encourages individuals to embody the change they want to see in society by incorporating inclusivity in their own schools [14] - The presentation urges the audience to be twice as enthusiastic about inclusion, given the special needs community's efforts to step forward [15]